timetable

The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday every week. The exception to this is over the Christmas holiday when the nursery closes for at least one week.

Below is an example of a typical day at Clarence house although every day is different:

time	structure	activity
7.30am	Free Play	The nursery opens. Free Play with toys.
8.00am	Snack time	Breakfast available (see menu).
9.00am	Structured Play/Pre-school	Wide range of activities suited to age and children's needs and abilities, supervised by staff to encourage language, confidence and independence. Art activities, construction toys, etc.
9.30am	Snack time	Pre-school children offered a rolling snack time, all other areas sit down and have snack (see menu).
10.30am	Set Activities	Planned activity following that month's theme e.g. Seasons, Holidays, Animals, etc.
11.00am	Toddlers, Little Risers and Pre-school	Children join their key person in groups and do adult-led activities, register is then called.
11.30am	Lunchtime	Family style lunch with children involved in helping set tables, serve, clear away etc. 2-course lunch freshly prepared by our cook.
12.15am	Rest Time	Sleep for younger children and a rest for older ones with story time.
2.00pm	Free Play	Wide range of activities available inside, again suited to age and children’s needs and abilities.
2.30pm	Snack Time - Pre-school	Children sit down and enjoy a small snack such as fruit, breadsticks or vegetables.
3.30pm		Pick-up time for short day sessions.
3.45pm	Tea Time	Hands washed before sitting down to tea (see menu).
4.45pm	Free Play	Children of all ages join together and play with free choice.
6.00pm	Home Time	Parents pick up.