When your child is home with you all day, you decide the schedule, activities, meals, naps, and more. You know nearly every detail of your child’s day!
But what about when your child is enrolled in a daycare like Care 4 Kids? What does your child do during their day? Here is a glimpse into the daily life at Care 4 Kids!
Special Activities
Structure and routine are vital to a child’s sense of stability. A child who feels secure is free to explore their environment and excel academically. Our teachers strategically balance a routine schedule with a variety of special activities that enhance our outstanding curriculum.
Even our infant and toddler classrooms incorporate fun but age-appropriate activities, like foot or finger painting, dance music, puppets, and more!
These activities enrich the curriculum, expand your child’s world, and encourage friendships with peers and teachers.
Physical Activities
At Care 4 Kids, we know how important it is for your child to exercise. Gross motor development is key for a well-rounded life. Exercise can help overweight children resume an ideal weight, plus exercise releases endorphins, so your child is in a better mood when you pick them up. Physical exertion helps them sleep well at night.
We love to include gross motor activities at Care4Kids! As much as possible, we let children play outside on our playground, where they can explore nature and challenge their physical capabilities.
Physical games with peers encourage social skills like fair play and teamwork. While quiet or pretend play activities are valuable, the connections children make during physical games are often stronger than in quiet activities.
For infants, physical activity looks a little different. We let them explore their environment using whatever physical capabilities they currently have. Our teachers are always helping the infants progress to the next gross motor milestone.
Whether inside or out, your child will get physical activity to get them moving and engaging with their peers.
Meal Time
Many parents want nutritious meals for their children. At Care 4 Kids, we care about the nutritional value of the meals and snacks we serve!
We offer a variety of balanced meals following standard nutritional recommendations. Even if your child doesn’t eat everything on their plate, they are being exposed to various nutritious foods. Plus, watching their peers enjoy new foods can encourage them to try something new and grow their palate.
If your child has any dietary restrictions or allergies, please speak with the director for accommodations.
Quiet Time
While we provide physical activities, we also know that everyone needs some downtime! Some children naturally lean into individual or quiet play. Other children seem to have non-stop energy, but they need downtime just as much as introverted peers.
Our classrooms offer a quiet area for reading or resting. In younger classrooms, cots are provided for nap time. Older children may color, draw, or craft during quiet time.
The goal of quiet time is to help regulate the nervous system, teach the value of calming activities, and help children be ready to play together again.
Free Play
Structured activities and following a curriculum have many benefits, but children also need free play time to use their imaginations. We provide items like costumes, scarves, and props so children can create their own stories during free play.
Special Events
We love to provide special events, both inside Care 4 Kids and on field trips. These vary depending on your child’s age. Speak with the director or your child’s teacher to learn what events are coming up on our calendar!
