0 – 2 years Routine

Good Morning! Welcome to another day of learning and exploring with Sunshine Childcare Centre. Upon arrival all parents are required to sign in at the beginning of the day. Give your little one a kiss and cuddle, wave goodbye, and hand them over to their teachers for a wonderful day of fun.

The early morning is time for our infants to explore and work with the  materials in their room. Educators will often present the children with a material, allowing them to explore the activity. The most popular curriculum areas in the Dolphins & Turtles  room include practical life, sensorial and language.

Morning tea is provided by Sunshine Childcare Centre and is usually fruit puree, yoghurt, or another healthy snack. If 9am is usually your little ones sleep time, we follow the routine you keep at home to ensure your child’s routine is consistent.

After morning tea, it’s outdoor play time!  Sunshine child care service has a prepared infant outdoor area, which is a safe place for your little one to discover and play outdoors. Our Educators specifically set up the infant outdoor learning environment to encourage the children to learn and develop new skills every day.

Group time allows the infants class to learn together, develop strong social skills, and share in experiences. This time is essential for forming classroom communities. Group time activities for our babies often include: story time, music and movement, language activities, and art and craft.

Working hard is hungry work! At Sunshine child care centre All our nutritious meals are well planned and prepared by a qualified nutritionist. . Children who are bottle fed are given bottles as specified and prepared by parents. For our infants who are eating solids, our team are happy to Feed if required. Lunch is a wonderful time for children to develop practical life skills, such as holding their own cutlery, and socialising with others.

Standard sleep time is from after lunch; however, we are happy to work around any sleeping schedule. Each child has their own cot, their own bed sheets, and  we encourage our families to bring a comforter for their little one. Soft music plays while we put the infant’s down to rest, and any unsettled children are rocked to sleep.

Afternoon tea is provided by Sunshine  and is usually fruit, a healthy snack, or some healthy snack planned and prepared by a qualified. In addition, we can accommodate for almost any dietary requirements or food sensitivities.

Once afternoon tea is finished, the infants head back outside to enjoy the afternoon! Outdoor play varies every day, and may include bubble fun, the parachute game, or ball games. Our campus have a wonderful outdoor area for infants that is specifically designed to meet their needs and interests.

Children come inside around 4.30pm for a late snack, and are often given the chance to explore the materials once again. The Children begin to get ready to go home, and wind down from an exciting day of learning and play. Quiet activities usually include reading a story, tummy time activities, or working with other learning materials.

Good evening, and welcome back! Your little one is now ready to go home happy, safe and sound. Your child’s Educators will greet you  and help you collect your child’s belongings. If you have any questions about how your child slept, how much they ate, and when their nappy was changed, our friendly team are more than happy to assist.

*Throughout the day frequent nappy changes are scheduled for the children, and our Educators regularly check if your child requires an extra nappy change.