Please note these routines are only examples. Routines remain very flexible to accommodate children’s varying individual needs. Periods of rest and feed times always reflect the needs of the child and wishes of the parents and may not adhere to meal-times as detailed below.
A Typical Routine: 0 – 2 years
| 7.00 | Breakfast and Free play – children choose from a variety of toys |
| 9.00 | Planned activity covering areas of the EYFS/outside play |
| 10.00 | Nappies |
| 10.20 | Snack time |
| 10.45 | Planned activity covering areas of the EYFS |
| 11.30 | Lunch time |
| After lunch | Nappies/quiet play time/sleep time |
| 2.00 | Snack |
| 2..30 | Free play/Nappies |
| 3.00 | Home time for some/outside play |
| 4.15 | Nappies |
| 4.30 | Tea time |
| 4.45 | Free-play and further nappy check at 5.45 for late leavers |
A Typical Routine: 2 – 3 years
| 7.00 | Breakfast and Free play – Children choose from a variety of toys |
| 9.45 | Register, story and song time |
| 9.30 | Planned activity covering areas of the EYFS |
| 10.00 | Snack Time |
| 10.20 | Nappies, free play |
| 10.45 | Outside play |
| 11.30 | Singing |
| 11.45 | Lunch |
| After lunch | Register, quiet/sleep time |
| 12.30 | Nappies and planned activity covering areas of the EYFS |
| 1.30 | Outside play |
| 2.00 | Snack time |
| 2.45 | Story time |
| 3.00 | Home time for some of the children/ Outside play |
| 4.10 | Nappies |
| 4.30 | Tea/ Free play/Outdoor time |
A Typical Routine: 3 – 5 years
| 7.00 | Breakfast time/Free play |
| 9.20 | Circle time – discussion time, songs etc |
| 9.40 | Free play/Adult led activities covering areas of the EYFS |
| 10.30 | Snack cafe |
| 10.45 | Outdoor play |
| 11.45 | Song time |
| Noon | Lunch-time |
| 12.30 | Quiet activities in book corner |
| 1.00 | Free play/Adult led activities covering areas of the EYFS |
| 2.00 | Outside play/Snack cafe |
| 2.45 | Story time |
| 3.00 | Home time for some/Outdoor play |
| 4.30 | Tea/ Free play/Outdoor time |