A typical day at First Circle follows this general schedule, with a variety of curriculum activities, free and organized play, and regular diaper changing/bathroom visitation included throughout:
Early Dropoff/Morning Arrival
Arrive a few minutes early
Open center (if applicable)
Set up classroom
Help children transition into classroom
Record arrival on sign-in sheet
Notify office of absences
Update Engage
Keep up with general housekeeping
Relay information to classroom teacher when they arrive
Snack
Clean preparation counter and tables
Wash hands before preparing food
Wash children’s hands
Serve food
Clean up food from surfaces and floor
Clean and sanitize tables and preparation surface
Wash your hands and children’s hands
Outside
Survey playground to make sure there are no hazards
Line up bikes, put toys away before coming inside
LUNCH
Same steps as snack (above)
Rest Time
Prepare children’s sleeping area
Help children to sleep as necessary
Provide quiet activities to children who wake up after resting
Pack up sheets and blankets
Sanitize mats before putting them away
Snack
Same steps as snack (above)
Outside
Same steps as outside (above)
Afternoon/Pickup
Update Engage and parent notification board on a regular basis