Infant & Toddler Program
At Newleaf Learning & Childcare Centre, our infants and toddlers follow a gentle and predictable daily rhythm designed to support their comfort, development, and individual needs. Our schedule balances play, learning, nourishment, rest, and outdoor exploration while allowing flexibility for each child’s routine.
Transitions throughout the day include handwashing, diaper changing, and preparation for the next activity, ensuring children remain comfortable, clean, and supported.
Morning Welcome
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Arrival and quiet classroom activities
7:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m.
Breakfast
7:40 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.
Free exploration and learning centres
Morning Learning Experiences
8:10 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Yoga, meditation, and focused breathing
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Creative art activities
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Morning snack
Care Routine and Learning
9:30 a.m.
Diaper changing and handwashing routine
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Circle time, music and movement, language and literature activities
Exploration and Outdoor Play
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Outdoor play and exploration
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Transition time
(includes handwashing, diaper changing, and preparation for lunch)
Midday Routine
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
Rest and Renewal
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Nap / quiet rest time
Afternoon Activities
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Transition time
(includes handwashing and diaper changes as needed)
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon snack
4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Story time with the teacher
4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Transition time
(handwashing, diaper changes, and preparation for outdoor play)
Afternoon Exploration and Departure
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Outdoor play, free play, diaper changes as needed, and departures
At Newleaf Learning & Childcare Centre, our daily rhythm supports infants and toddlers in developing confidence, curiosity, independence, and a strong sense of security in a warm and nurturing environment.
Infant and Toddler program daily schedule
7.00 a.m. | 7.30 a.m. | Breakfast |
7.40 a.m. | 8.10 a.m. | Yoga/ meditation/ focused breathing |
8.10 a.m. | 8.30 a.m. | Creative Art.
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8.30 a.m. | 8.45 a.m. | Transition |
8.45 a.m. | 9.30 a.m. | Morning snack |
9.30 a.m. | 10.15 a.m. | Circle time, Music and movement. Language and Literature, Learning and discussion |
10.15 a.m. | 11.15 a.m. | Outside play time |
11.15 a.m. | 11.30 p.m. | Transition |
11.30 p.m. | 12.30 p.m. | Lunch |
12.30 p.m. | 3.00 p.m. | Nap/Quiet time |
3.00 p.m. | 3.15 p.m. | Transition |
3.15 p.m. | 4.00 p.m. | Evening snack |
4.00 p.m. | 4.15 p.m. | Story time with the teacher |
4.15 p.m. | 4.30 p.m. | Transition
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4.30 pm | 5.30 pm | Outside play / free play /Diaper changes if needed /pick ups. |