Full Day Nursery

Full day Nursery is designed to meet the needs of children who will be at school until 3:30. The rhythm of this program is similar to the morning program, while providing lunch, a rest period and more time outdoors.

Schedule

The schedule is adapted to meet the needs of each specific group of preschool children.

A hot, organic lunch is eaten quietly together in the classroom, beginning with a verse of appreciation. This atmosphere helps the children focus on eating lunch after an active morning.
During the mealtime the afternoon teachers changeover with the morning teachers during lunch to provide a seamless transition
Some play time follows and then all lie down to rest. The teachers may play the lyre quietly, sing or perhaps tell a story. Some children sleep while others lie quietly and digest the activities of their day. A gentle back or foot massage may help some to settle.
The time after nap will be very low key for these little ones. There will be a short time for further play in the garden or in very cold weather they will stay inside for more quiet play while their teacher spins, felts or colours with them.
Teachers take the children to the enclosed Nursery garden, go for walks, have adventures in the school forest, visit the chickens or sheep on our school farm, build stick houses, swing, slide, climb or make rivers in the sandbox. The natural resources of the TWS grounds provide a wide diversity of options for curious, active preschool children
Warm and wet weather clothing is needed to ensure children will fully benefit from this rich playtime.

At 3:30 pm children are picked up to return home. An after-school option until 5:30 can be considered on an individual basis.