Childrens’ schedules will be set by the child with the guidance of staff. Each day the child will have the opportunity to do the following: Floor play; Lunch; Crafts (age appropriate); Rest; Snack; Outside Play. Children under 18 months of age will have a crib to sleep in. Children who are older will have a cot to rest on. When children are taking more than one nap a day they will have rest in the nap room. For all children who take one rest they will rest during a rest time and will be allowed to sleep as much as needed.

Teachers set up the class prior to 9 am in order to promote learning activities and they follow the child’s lead to expand learning. The teacher’s role during this time is to expand play and encourage age appropriate learning as outlined in the Maine State Early Learning Guidelines. Choices may include: dramatic play; block (construction); manipulatives; craft/art; literacy projects; small group work; books. It is required by the state of Maine that any child who is in care full day must have an opportunity to have 1 hour of unscheduled rest/quiet time. Children are given a mat in their own area and asked to rest their bodies for 1 hour.