Little Squiggles Childcare

Ofsted Registered Childminder
DOWNHAM MARKET NORFOLK
A Typical Day at Little Squiggles
7- 7.00- 8:30 am - Greet parents and children - record any relevant information provided by parents – children self-register/ free play.
8:30 am - Get all children ready for and take on nursery/school run. Practice road safety.
9:30 - 10:30 am -Planned activities or toddler group/ visit the local park/ woods/ nature reserve
10.45ish Snack Time
10:30 - 11:30 am - Planned activity and/or free play.
11:30 - 12:00 am - Tidy up, wash hands, set the table and have lunch.
1:00 pm –Outing /Quiet or Nap time/ indoor or outdoor play
2.30ish Snack time
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Nap time/ Child led activities/story time
3:00 - 4:00 pm - Get ready and go on school runs. Practice road safety. School Park
3:30 - 4.30pm get everyone settled in an activity of their choice.
Individually help children with reading/homework etc.
4.30 -5:00 pm Tidy up, wash hands, set the table and have dinner
5:30 - 6:00 pm Free play - Get children ready to go home - Greet parents and exchange information - Hand over children to their parents.
Each day is different and planned around the children's interests and stages of development
![]() Seasonal Arts and Craftsupporting imagination and creativity | ![]() Tuff Tray PlayInvitation to play - supporting children's interests | ![]() ShapesExploring shape, colour and building | ![]() Shape Sortinghelping to develop dexterity, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and more |
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![]() Messy PlaySensory experience learning about texture and materials | ![]() MathematicsCounting, understanding and using numbers | ![]() Imaginative play | ![]() PuzzlesWorking together to complete a task |
![]() Gluing and Sticking | ![]() Mini BeastsExploring our bug finding area | ![]() Phonics and LettersMatching the letters and sounding out the letters and words | ![]() LifecyclesDeveloping understanding of the world |
![]() Visit to the farmWe love spring time at the farm! | ![]() Little ArtistGetting creative whilst practising our grip | ![]() Emptying and FillingDeveloping mathematical, physical and language development | ![]() CelebrationsGorgeous mothers day gifts |
![]() Sensory playMaking lemon scented concoctions! | ![]() CelebrationsOur spooky hats! | ![]() Colour mixing!Predicting what happens... | ![]() Outdoor play |
![]() Our outdoor mud kitchenFrom mud to making potions! | ![]() Imaginative PlayWho are we today? | ![]() Messy PlayAn amazing opportunity to develop early motor skills! | ![]() Snowy foam play |
![]() Sensory Playencouraging learning through exploration | ![]() Story time!Linking our story with learning | ![]() Story timeA perfect way to end the day! | ![]() And sometimes just...jumping in puddles! |