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A day at Susan’s
Here’s how a day usually goes, from the first hello at 8 to home time at 5, and what’s on the menu for morning and afternoon tea.
- 8am to 5pm
- Morning and afternoon tea included
- Pack a lunch
- Bed sheets included
From hello to home time
Every child is different, so the routine stays flexible around their needs, interests and wellbeing. Please treat it as a rough guide.
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8:00 to 9:00
Arrival and hello
A warm welcome to start the day, then free play, role play, puzzles, books and time to settle in.
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9:00 to 9:30
Morning tea
A healthy morning tea together, with lots of practice at doing things for themselves and chatting with friends.
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9:30 to 11:00
Learning through play
Hands-on learning, with sensory play, craft, small group activities and plenty of exploring.
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11:00 to 11:30
Outdoor play
Fresh air and moving around outside, with nature, gardening and finding out what’s growing.
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11:30
Lunch
Everyone sits down together to enjoy the lunch they brought from home.
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12:00 to 2:00
Rest time
Quiet time with stories and calming music, so everyone can rest and recharge. Bed sheets are included, and rest is adapted to each child, babies included.
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2:00 to 2:15
Quiet play
Calm activities like reading and puzzles, to ease back into the afternoon.
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2:15
Afternoon tea
A healthy snack to keep everyone going for the afternoon.
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2:30 to 4:30
Creative play and interests
Arts and crafts, imaginative play, games, music, stories and whatever each child is into at the moment.
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4:30 to 5:00
Home time
A calm, happy end to the day, saying goodbye to friends and looking forward to tomorrow.
The two-week menu for morning and afternoon tea
Morning and afternoon tea are included in the fee, and the menu runs on a two-week cycle. Families pack a lunch each day.
Week 1, Monday
Seasonal fruit platter and vanilla yoghurt
Rice cakes with assorted toppings and fresh vegetable sticks
Week 1, Tuesday
Toast with assorted toppings and a fresh fruit platter
Banana bread and fresh vegetable sticks
Week 1, Wednesday
Cheese toast and fruit
Fruit salad and vanilla custard
Week 1, Thursday
Mini pancakes and berries
Crackers with cheese and vegetable sticks
Week 2, Monday
Toast fingers with a seasonal fruit platter
Carrot cake and a fruit platter
Week 2, Tuesday
Fruit and yoghurt
Cheese, crackers and a vegetable platter
Week 2, Wednesday
Toast with assorted spreads and fruit
Mini pizza muffins and a vegetable platter
Week 2, Thursday
Oat slice with a fresh fruit platter
Vanilla custard and a fruit platter
- Water and milk are offered
- Lunch comes from home
- Allergies or special diets? Here’s how
Come and see a day for yourself
A visit is the best way to get a feel for the day, and you’re welcome to bring your little one along.
Call, text or fill in a few details with your child’s age and the days you need, and Miss Susan will let you know what’s available and arrange a visit.
0451 201 076