A Typical Day

Here at Emma's Home from Home Childminding i am very child-led in my approach, so I don't follow strict routines that wouldn't take into account the children's day-to-day needs. We do have a basic structure, because children benefit from consistency, but there is room for flexibility - I believe children should eat when they are hungry, rest when they are tired, and enjoy activities they are interested in not simply because we want them to.

So if your child's daily routine is different from mine, don't worry, there is always some room for negotiation. I also recognise that on some days children's routines may slightly differ from other days - perhaps they're more tired, or going through a growth spurt, or have developed a new interest. I observe the children and talk to the parents to see what works.

However as an OFSTED Registered Childminder i do have rules and regualations to follow therefore i will be adhering to the EYFS Statutory framework to meet the Early years outcomes and requirements.

A typical day would be:

8am - Arrival to me (Possibly School runs)

8-930 Breakfast (Dependant on school runs)

930-10 - Free Play

10-1030 - Structured Activity according to weekly planning

1030 - Snack and drink

11-1130 - Free Play

1130-12 Lunchtime

1215-1235 - Nursery Run

1235-115 - Art and Crafts or Structured activity

1-2pm Quiet time and Naps for those who require them

2-5pm - Afternoon Activities, Snacks and Free Play

5-6pm - Tea and free play till collected for Home

PLEASE NOTE The above is just a rough guide of our day, please see below for a guide on what the wording Activity means.

Morning and Afternoon Activities

We have a balance of adult-initiated activities and child-initiated free play.

Themed activities ie - Holidays, Things that move, Animals, Children of the world
Music and Movement
Outings to the local park or feed the ducks
Construction
Small world play
Art and Craft
Childrens Centres/Playgroups
Soft play areas
Messy Play
Role Play
Books and Jigsaws
Cars, tracks, trains and garages
Outdoor Play