A Day in the Life of a Sparrow..

We believe that children need to spend as much time as possible outside in close contact with nature. We believe children need to run, play, explore, discover and then share what they learn in order to develop strong bodies, bright minds and happy hearts. Sitka and Sparrow Educators believe that children should have many opportunities to 'help' out with jobs such as setting and clearing the table, sweeping the floor, watering the garden, filling bird feeders and shoveling snow. We believe that a child’s self-esteem comes from useful activity.

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Preschool Schedule:

*Our schedules are flexible and change slightly day to day* 

 

8:00-9:00 Arrivals/free playtime. In the summer we start our day outside and may be outdoors for the entire day.

 

9:00-9:30 snack is offered. Children are free to choose any items that are sent in their lunches. We believe that if a parent packs it, the child can and should listen to their bodies and choose when to eat it, and how much.

 

10:00-12:00 Walk to park or playground, nature hike, help fill bird feeders, water garden

 

12:00-12:40 Preparation for lunch, lunch and clean-up

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1:00-2:30 Nap/quiet time - napping not mandatory, outdoor play or quiet activities are offered if a child does not need to rest their body

 

2:30-3:30 Craft time, indoor stations, story time, activity circle, science experiment or sensory activity in backyard or indoors according to the weather

 

3:30 Afternoon snack time

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3:30-4:30 Backyard play or Nature Walk

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4:30-5:00 Free playtime while awaiting pickup

 

Little Tree provides care from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday with the exception of statutory holidays, including Boxing Day. Hours of care are contracted from child to child.

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Big Tree provides care from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday with the exception of statutory holidays, including Boxing Day. Hours of care are contracted from child to child.

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Infant Toddler Schedule:

*Our schedules are flexible and change slightly day to day* 

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8:00-9:30 Arrivals, free play, craft time

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9:30 Morning Snack

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10:00-11:15 Walk to park or playground

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11:15-12:00 Preparation for lunch, lunch and clean-up

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12:00-2:00 Nap time (nap length is dependent on the child - we let them wake up when they are ready!)

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2:00-3:00 Story time, indoor play 

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3:00-4:30 Backyard play

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4:30-5:00 Pick-up

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Our Sitka centre provides child care from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday with the exception of statutory holidays, including Boxing Day.

Our Babybird centre provides child care from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday with the exception of statutory holidays, including Boxing Day.

*Hours of care are contracted from child to child.

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