Infant Program (3 weeks to 16 months)
Lil’ Bloomers Daycare has designed a nurturing, imaginative world for infants to help both their minds and bodies develop.
Infants are unique and have their own patterns for play, feeding and sleeping. Lil’ Bloomers Daycare uses these patterns as our guide to introduce daily activities that will stimulate your child’s cognitive, emotional and physical development. Our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to making this first transition away from home as easy as possible for both you and your child.
Your Infant’s Day at Lil’ Bloomers
It’s no secret that what infants learn during their early months is critical to healthy development. Our teachers at Lil’ Bloomers Daycare provide infants with lots of attention and interaction, building a bond of trust and allowing for this first transition away from home to be easy and natural.
Your Infant’s Daily Schedule
Arrival Time
When the parent and child arrive, a warm greeting will be given by a caregiver.Morning Activities
As the children grow and learn, infant activities will change according to their individual development. Plenty of time will be allowed for independent exploration, including tummy time and time to crawl and climb on soft furniture. Caregivers will give long periods of devoted time, interacting with each infant throughout the day. During the time of bonding with infants, caregivers will rock, hold, read stories, and talk and sing to the infants. An engaging atmosphere that promotes the physical, intellectual and emotional growth of your child will be provided each and every day at Lil’ Bloomers Daycare.Rest Time
Infants will nap according to their needs.Mealtime
Infants are fed according to their needs, with instructions from parents.Afternoon Time
Infants will be taken outside twice daily, weather permitting. Walks may be taken in special infant-made buggies around the parking lot, our outside time may be spent on the play yard in infant bounce seats, crawl mats, and in swings. Teachers will provide stimulating activities as the babies enjoy the fresh air for short periods of time, under shaded equipment.Departure
As parents arrive to pick up their children in the evening, caregivers will provide and share details of their child’s day. Any developmental milestones that were achieved will be shared with each parent. A daily information sheet will be sent home each day with details of feedings, diaper changes and sleeping patterns of that particular day.
Toddler Program (16 months to 2 years)
Toddlers enter a whole new world when they take their first steps. They begin walking, talking, and building relationships with each other. Your toddler’s life is full of exploration and discovery as they begin turning their ideas into words and start showing their independence.
Your Toddler’s Day at Lil’ Bloomers
Toddlers learn best by exploring the environment through their senses. Your child will enjoy lots of free choice, participate in activities throughout the classroom, as well as observe and interact with other children. Lil’ Bloomers Daycare respects the characteristics and needs of your toddler. The classroom is designed to encourage young children to use a variety of materials and playthings to learn about themselves. Dramatic play and imitation, planned play activities, and numerous choices enable the toddler to become more independent. The classroom is equipped with appropriate developmental activities such as simple puzzles, books, soft blocks, water and sand play, music, and indoor and outdoor exploration and movement. If weather and outdoor conditions permit, we will be outside twice a day.
Your Toddler’s Daily Schedule
Arrival Time
Parents and toddlers are welcomed each day with a warm greeting by a caregiver who will help with the child’s transition from home to daycare.Morning Free-Choice & Center Play 6:00-8:00 a.m.
During the early hours of the morning, toddlers will have the opportunity to explore appropriate developmental activities such as simple puzzles, books, soft blocks, and cars/trucks. This will be the time of the day that children will engage in “hands-on” experiences that interest them.Morning Snack 8:30-9:00 a.m.
A healthy morning snack will be provided each morning at 8:45 a.m. after potty practice/ diaper changing and the hand washing routine has been completed.Classroom Time 9:00-11:00 a.m.
During the classroom period toddlers will sing songs, create music, and dance during circle time. Toddlers will learn and develop language skills, thinking skills and choice making skills during this time. The children will gather together to listen to a short story and then they will have the opportunity to create a piece of artwork, or “hands-on” craft each day as a follow up to the story. It will be an activity that will focus on the children developing their small motor skills. During the classroom period toddlers will have the opportunity to be divided into small groups of two or three to participate in an activity such as Play-doh, sand/water table play, blocks, or a simple cooking activity. At this time the teacher or teacher assistant may take children to the kitchen area to engage in activities that require more space and vinyl flooring (for the purpose of spills and messy activities!)Outdoor Play 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Outdoor play will be offered at least twice a day, weather permitting. Outdoor time is very important at this age; this time allows the toddlers to develop their gross motor skills while running, climbing, and tossing balls.Lunch 11:45-12:30 p.m.
Children will bring their own packed lunch every day. Family style dining is offered, with children eating in their classrooms with their teachers. This time enables quiet conversations and allows for children to begin learning about table manners.Rest Time 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Children are offered time to rest or nap during this time.Afternoon Snack 2:30-3:15 p.m.
After waking children up and taking time out for bathroom/diapering routines, the toddlers will be served a healthy afternoon snack.Outdoor Play 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Outdoor play will be offered at this time, weather permitting.Interactive Play/ Departure 4:15-6:00 p.m.
The children are engaged in quiet interactive play as they prepare to go home. When parents arrive to pick up their child, a communication sheet will be sent home each day. This will have notes and a daily record of important developments of each child.
Early Preschool (2 to 3 years)
Your child will grow, ready to tackle any challenge! Lil’ Bloomers Early Preschool Program is for children who are no longer toddlers, yet are still developing their language and motor skills. Our Early Preschool program stresses language interaction among children, as well as the development of independence.
Early Preschoolers engage in activities such as dramatic play, blocks, puzzles, storytelling, water and sand play, and exploration with art and body movement. Children in the Early Preschool Program have many opportunities to play alone and in group settings. Our teachers strive to communicate regularly with parents to help understand home expectations and to work with parents in the best interests of the child.
Your Early Preschooler’s Daily Schedule
Arrival Time
Parents and preschoolers are welcomed each day with a warm greeting by a caregiver who will help with the child’s transition from home to daycare.Morning Free-Choice & Center Play 6:00-8:45 a.m.
During the early hours of the morning, preschoolers will have the opportunity to explore different center areas such as home-living, blocks, books, puzzles, and art. This will be the time of the day children will engage in hands-on activities that interest them.Morning Snack 8:45-9:30 a.m.
A healthy morning snack will be provided each morning after potty practice/ diaper and hand washing routines have been completed.Classroom Time 9:30-10:15 a.m.
During this classroom period, early preschoolers will sing songs, and participate in circle-time activities. Students will then gather together to participate in a group activity such as storytelling, play-doh, painting, etc.Free Choice/ Centers 10:15-11:00 a.m.
Children are encouraged to participate in center activities that involve matching, sorting, and sensory exploration. They are also given the choice to participate in small-group play at this time.Movement Activities/ Outdoor Play 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Outdoor play will be offered at this time, weather permitting.Lunch 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Children will bring their own packed lunch every day. Family style dining is offered, with children eating in their classrooms with their teachers. This time enables quiet conversations and allows for children to practice their table manners.Rest Time 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Children are offered time to rest or nap during this time.Afternoon Snack 3:15-3:45 p.m.
After waking children up and taking time out for bathroom and hand washing routines, the preschoolers will be served a healthy afternoon snack.Outdoor Play 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Outdoor play will be offered at this time, weather permitting.Interactive Play/ Departure 4:30-6:00 p.m.
The children are engaged in interactive play such as yoga, dancing, center play, and computer time as they prepare to go home.
Preschool (3 to 4 years)
Lil’ Bloomers Preschoolers enjoy a great variety of experiences with small-motor activities such as cutting, art, manipulatives, cooking, measuring, and writing. During classroom periods, preschoolers enjoy developing new knowledge with colors, shapes, and size, and working on basic math and science concepts and problem solving. The developmentally appropriate activities planned consider individual differences in abilities and interests, as well as learning styles. Children are encouraged to work individually and in small and large groups.
The classroom environment is planned for children to learn through active exploration. The daily schedule enables children to be physically and mentally active while continuing to follow a routine and make free choices throughout the day. The curriculum involves learning activities that include books, dramatic play, storytelling, math, sensory exploration, blocks, puzzles, computer activities, music, and art.
Your Preschooler’s Daily Schedule
Arrival Time
Parents and preschoolers are welcomed each day with a warm greeting by a caregiver who will help with the child’s transition from home to daycare.Morning Free-Choice & Center Play 6:00-8:30 a.m.
During the early hours of the morning, preschoolers will have the opportunity to explore different center areas such as home-living, blocks, books, puzzles, and art. This will be the time of the day children will engage in hands-on activities that interest them.Outdoor Play 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Outdoor play will be offered during this time, weather permitting.Classroom Time 9:00-9:50 a.m.
During this classroom period, preschoolers will sing songs, stamp in (with the letter of the week), and participate in calendar, weather, and the pledge of allegiance. Students will work together in small groups to do a letter of the week activity which may include a letter hunt, writing practice, or creating a textile letter.Morning Snack 9:50-10:15 a.m.
A healthy morning snack will be provided each morning after potty practice and hand washing routines have been completed.Classroom Time / Centers 10:15-11:30 a.m.
During the classroom/ center period, preschoolers will join together in groups to participate in learning centers. In the Art Center the children create artwork that follows the weekly focus, and are encouraged to explore different mediums afterward, such as finger paints, clay, painting with marbles or pompoms, stamping, and coloring with a variety of tools. In the Discovery Center children will be encouraged to explore different science and math units such as magnets, plants, weighing/measuring items, counting bears, and the sensory table.Outdoor Play 11:30-12:00 p.m.
Outdoor play will be offered at this time, weather permitting.Lunch 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Children will bring their own packed lunch every day. Family style dining is offered, with children eating in their classrooms with their teachers. This time enables quiet conversations and allows for children to practice their table manners.Rest Time 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Children are offered time to rest or nap during this time.Afternoon Snack 3:15-3:45 p.m.
After waking children up and taking time out for bathroom and hand washing routines, the preschoolers will be served a healthy afternoon snack.Outdoor Play 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Outdoor play will be offered at this time, weather permitting.Interactive Play/ Departure 4:30-6:00 p.m.
The children are engaged in interactive play such as yoga, dancing, center play, and computer time as they prepare to go home.