Daily Schedule and Routines

A typed schedule and a pictorial schedule must be present inside of the classroom

• The schedule must represent from opening to closing.

• The schedule must include 4.5 hours of free play.

  • Free play means individual or small group NOT whole group

  • All interest areas must be open for the 4.5 hours

  • Sand/Water Play must be open for at least 1 hour

• The schedule must have active physical play (gross motor experiences) daily

  • Children must go outside every day, weather permitting

  • To score a 5, the children must be outside for 1 hour

  • If you do not have a playground, provide children with 30 minutes of outdoor experience and 30 minutes of indoor gym

• Do not indicate personal care routines on the schedule

  • Personal care routines such as diapering/toileting are done on an individualized basis