Daily Routine

Opening Hours

Green Apple Nursery is open 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, excluding Easter Monday.

In addition, the Nursery is closed for one week at Christmas. We have an additional option of early drop off from 7.30am.

7.30am-8.00amEarly Drop off (Additional cost)
8am - 9.00amChildren arrive; greet parents, free flow play, snacks/breakfast on offer.

9.00am - 9.15am

Welcome Time (sing welcome song, days of the week, weather, "What I want to learn at nursery today")

9.15am-11.15amFree flow play indoor and outdoors, discussions with children, Planned learning experience time for individual children or small groups.
11.15am - 11.30amClearing up, washing hands, Group discussions, songs/story time.
11.30am-12.15pmLunch for all children
12.15pm-1.30pmToothbrushing & Sleep Time for some children ( children allowed to wake up in own time)
1.30pm - 2.00pmAfternoon children arrive:

2.00pm-2.15pm 

2.15pm-3.00pm

Welcome Time (sing welcome song, days of the week, weather, "What I want to learn at nursery today")

Free-play indoors and outdoors

3.00-3.15pm Hand washing, Snacks for those children who are ready for it
3.15pm - 5.30pmFree flow play indoor and outdoors, discussions with children, Planned learning experience time for individual children or small groups.
5.30pm-6pm  Tidy up time
5.30pm - 6.pmGoodbyes, talking with parents/carers about their child's day

Copies of the short term, mid-term plans and weekly activities planned for all children are displayed within each playroom for parents/carers.

This routine is flexible to the needs and interests of the children