At Happy Hearts, our 3-5 year olds are very busy. We find that our “littles” need to have a routine or schedule so that each child knows and understands what we will be doing next. With a philosophy of a play-based centre, we believe that there is so much to learn from play-based activities which can help with children’s cognitive, affective, and physical development.

Daily Schedule

6:30-8:300am                Breakfast & Free Play

8:30am                          Themed Curriculum Activity / Music & Movement – stations

9:15am                          Morning Snack

9:45am                          Circle Time

10:30am                        Active Play – Outdoor Time

11:30am                        Lunch Time

12:00-2:00pm               Nap Time &/or Quiet Time

12:30-2:00pm               Non-Nappers: Tabletop Activities / Outdoor Play

2:00pm                        Themed Curriculum Activity / Music & Movement – stations

3:00pm                         Afternoon Snack

3:15pm                          Active Play – Outdoor Time

4:30pm                         Indoor Active Play / Free Play / Tabletop Activities

֍ Free Play includes: sensory play, puzzles, books, coloring, centres

֍ Morning Circle includes: calendar, weather, phonics, language, music & movement activity.

Our Early Childhood Educators plan their curriculum based on this philosophy and the importance of child development. Along with curriculum at our centre, the teachers plan field trips within the community. As all children walk together, they make trips to the local library, open gym, and local parks. We send a newsletter and calendar home every month so parents are able to see what is happening.