MELSMADHOUSE

OUR TYPICAL DAY

As a childminder I have to have a basic structure to my day, to allow me to have time for essential tasks such as school pick-ups. Below is an example of our day.

7:30-8:00      Arrivals, breakfast and quiet play

8:00-9:30       School and playgroup run

9:30-11-00    Outing to park, shops etc

11:30             School and playgroup run if needed

12:15-13:00   Lunch

13:00-14:30   Creative play

14:30-15:30   Playgroup and school run

15:30-17:00   Free play, including computer, tv and garden (weather permitted)

EXAMPLE MENU

Breakfast

variety of cereals including Weetabix, Rice Crispies etc or toast with various toppings including jam,beans and cheese
cup of milk or fruit juice

Lunch

sandwich with various fillings
crisps
piece of fruit
fruit squash

Dinner

shepherds pie & vegetables
chicken,potato & vegetables
sausage,chips & peas/beans
pizza
fromage frais
ice cream
piece of fruit
fruit squash/juice

water and fruit squash are available throughout the day. We have regular snack and drink time midmorning where all the children sit at the table together.