Schedule

Daycare Routine Schedule at Uday Childcare Centre, Vancouver

Welcome to Uday Childcare’s Daycare Routine Schedule — thoughtfully designed to support each child’s growth, curiosity, and well-being in a warm, flexible, and engaging environment. Our schedule balances structured and free time to meet children’s developmental needs, interest, and daily rhythms.

 

Time Activity
7:30 am Doors Open – Children arrive; free play and open snack time. Caregivers welcome child-led play to help ease morning transitions.
9:00 am Arrival for Part-Time Children – Full-day children continue with free play or snack. We integrate part-time arrivals smoothly into the routine.
10:15 am Outdoor & Gross Motor Activities – Weather permitting, we head outside for gross motor play. When weather is not ideal, indoor motor activities offer creative movement.
11:30 am Circle Time – Group gathering for songs, stories, and shared discussion to foster language development, social skills, and group connection.
12:00 pm Lunch Time – A calm, nourished lunch setting, giving children a chance to refuel with healthy food and conversation.
12:45 pm Books / Story – After lunch, children gather for stories, literacy exercises, or calming book time to settle before rest.
1:00 – 2:30 pm Nap / Quiet Time – Essential rest period for younger children; quiet, restful activities for older or non-napping kids.
2:00 pm Part-Time Children Pick Up – Part-time schedules conclude; rest of the group continues with the afternoon routine.
2:45 pm Afternoon Snack – Healthy snacks to revive energy levels in preparation for late afternoon play.
3:30 pm Outside / Free Play – More outdoor play (weather permitting) or indoor free play to explore interests, socialize, and develop physical coordination.
5:30 pm Doors Close – End of day: farewells, parent communication, and tidying up.
7:00 am to 8: 45 am
3:00 pm to 8 :00 pm 		Before and After school

Flexibility & Adaptation in Our Daycare Routine Schedule

  • When weather allows, outdoor or gross motor activities may be extended. On days with extreme heat, cold, or poor weather, indoor alternatives are provided.
  • If a special event, project, or child-led interest arises, we may adjust schedule blocks (e.g. circle time, story time) to accommodate those moments.
  • Snack times, meal times, rest, and nap periods adapt to the child’s age, temperament, and energy levels.
Daycare Routine Schedule
Daycare Routine Schedule

Why Our Daycare Routine Schedule Matters

  • Predictability & Security: Regular routines help children feel safe; knowing what comes next builds trust and confidence.
  • Balanced Development: Our schedule includes free play and structured group time, helping with social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical growth.
  • Healthy Rhythms: Adequate rest, active play, and nutritious snacks are vital for energy, growth, and focus.
  • Responsive Care: Being flexible ensures we respond to each child’s individual needs, moods, and developmental stage.

What Parents Can Expect

  • Clear communication about daily routines and any adjustments.
  • Opportunities to observe or ask about your child’s participation in various schedule segments.
  • Consistency in core times (meals, nap, outside play) so families can align expectations and support transitions.
Daycare Routine Schedule

At Uday Childcare Centre, our Daycare Routine Schedule is more than just times on a clock — it’s the backbone of a nurturing, joyful learning environment. We strive to provide each child a rhythm that’s stable yet flexible, structured yet playful.

If you have questions about any part of the schedule, need specific accommodations, or are considering how your child might fit into this routine, please reach out. We’d be happy to share more, and support your child in thriving every day.