Basic Childminding Routine

Below is an example of my basic childminding routine. This routine is flexible according to the needs of each child.

8:00 – 8:30 am
Arrivals/breakfast
8:30 – 10:30 am
Take to school/pre-school
Outdoors
Freeplay/activities
Attend groups
10:00 – 10:30 am
Nappy change
Toileting/hand washing
Snack
10:45 am – 12:30 pm
Freeplay/activities
Outdoors
Attend groups
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Nappy change
Toileting/hand washing
Lunch
Quiet Time
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Outdoors
Freeplay/activities
Attend groups
Collect from school/pre-school
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Nappy change
Toileting/hand washing
Snack
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Freeplay/activities
Toileting/hand washing
Evening meals
Nappy change
Quiet time

* This routine is flexible according to the needs of each child















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