Although every day is different at kidsunlimited, the overall structure and rhythm remains the same; it’s important to us to have planned activities to ensure that we are providing a strong, comprehensive curriculum. At the same time, we also allow a certain amount of flexibility so that all opportunities for learning can be embraced and the children`s natural spontaneity can flourish.

Morning
Morning starts with the hustle and bustle of arrivals, but by 9.30am the children are settled into their groups and ready to begin their activities. These are carefully planned by age group, and everybody is encouraged to join in. Obviously, different children like to do different things, so there is a choice of activities available to them. Each one, however, is geared so that staff can help children towards a positive learning outcome. Mid-morning break is usually at around 10.00am, with a drink of water or milk and a piece of fruit. Whenever the weather permits, we always include a period of outside play in the morning schedule. Fresh air and natural light are better for everyone’s health, and being outdoors brings children closer to nature and improves their understanding of the environment.

Lunch
Lunch is generally around 12.00 noon. Meals at kidsunlimited are very much a time for developing important social skills such as acceptable table manners and sharing. After lunch some children, especially the younger ones, will have a short sleep to recuperate from the morning`s activities. Between 12.45pm and 1.30pm equipment is tidied away, some children leave and some arrive for the afternoon session.

Tea-time
At about 3.30pm the children sit down to tea. This is followed by more activities for some children; others will begin to leave from around 4.00pm. Activities after tea continue whilst parents arrive to pick their children up and take them home. Those that are still here are usually pretty tired by now, so it’s a good time for a story, reading or some other quiet activity.

Home-time
When parents arrive to take their children home, this provides an opportunity for them to talk to us about their child’s day or any aspect of their child’s development they may wish to discuss.