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A Day at Little Woods

A gentle daily rhythm designed for how young children thrive.

Predictable routines, unhurried transitions and long stretches of uninterrupted play shape every day at Little Woods, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

  1. Arrival & Welcome

    8:00 – 9:00 AM

    Arrival & Welcome

    Educators greet every child and family by name. Children settle into calm, prepared spaces with quiet play, books and a warm morning check-in.

    • Warm Welcome
    • Family Connection
    • Calm Start
  2. Morning Discovery

    9:00 – 10:30 AM

    Morning Discovery

    Child-led exploration through Reggio-inspired provocations, including art, sensory play, construction, language and imaginative play across our rooms.

    • Reggio Inspired
    • Child-Led
    • Creative Play
  3. Outdoor Play & Nature

    10:30 – 11:30 AM

    Outdoor Play & Nature

    Time in our natural outdoor space to climb, run, dig and discover, building gross motor skills and a genuine connection to the natural world.

    • Nature Play
    • Gross Motor
    • Fresh Air
  4. Group Time & Lunch

    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Group Time & Lunch

    Songs, stories and small-group learning followed by a nourishing hot lunch prepared by KGF, with every meal fresh, seasonal and allergy-conscious.

    • Language
    • KGF Meals
    • Belonging
  5. Rest & Quiet Activities

    12:30 – 2:30 PM

    Rest & Quiet Activities

    Individual sleep and rest routines are honoured. Older children who no longer sleep engage in quiet reading, drawing and school-readiness activities.

    • Individual Rhythms
    • Quiet Time
    • School Readiness
  6. Afternoon & Pick-Up

    2:30 – 6:00 PM

    Afternoon & Pick-Up

    Afternoon tea, project work, more outdoor play and a late snack. Educators share the day with each family at pick-up so nothing is missed.

    • Afternoon Tea
    • Project Work
    • Family Update