The schedule is flexible, and will follow the needs of the infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in our care.  The below listed acts as the framework for what our day basically looks like. The infants at NNS always follow their own eating and sleeping schedules, and are offered play in-between. Below the daily schedules are further explanations for specific details on the various aspects of activity allotment.  The below schedules are samples, the true daily schedules are located in each classroom.  Please schedule a tour to learn more today! *541-393-6706*

Infant Schedule

7:00am— Morning Arrival
8:30am— Breakfast
9:00am— Outdoor Play 
​9:45am— Music, Dance & Movement/Play (Group Time)
10:30am— Morning Snack /Cooking Activity
11:30am— Morning Play/Nature Art 
1:00pm—Lunch
1:30pm— Yoga & Quiet Time 
1:45pm—Rest
4:00pm— Afternoon Tea (Light Snack)
4:30pm— Outdoor Play
5:30pm— Tidy Up Time
5:45pm— Story Time/Quiet Activity
6:00pm— Farewell 

Toddler/Two Schedule

7:00am— Morning Arrival
8:45am— Breakfast
9:15am— Outdoor Play 
​10:00am— Music, Dance & Movement/Play (Group Time) 10:45am— Morning Snack /Cooking Activity
11:30am— Morning Play/Nature Art 
1:15pm—Lunch
1:45pm— Yoga & Quiet Time
2:00pm—Rest
3:00pm— Afternoon Tea (Light Snack)
4:45pm— Outdoor Play
5:30pm— Tidy Up Time
5:45pm— Story Time/Quiet Activity
6:00pm— Farewell
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Prekinder Schedule

7:00am— Morning Arrival
9:00am— Breakfast
9:30am— Outdoor Play 
​10:30am— Music, Dance & Movement (Discussion Group Time)
11:00am— Morning Snack/Cooking Activity
11:30am— Morning Play/Nature Art 
1:30pm—Lunch
2:00pm— Yoga & Quiet Time 
2:30pm—Rest
4:30pm— Afternoon Tea (Light Snack)
5:00pm— Outdoor Play
5:30pm— Tidy Up Time
5:45pm— Story Time/Quiet Activity
6:00pm— Farewell

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​                      Daily Details

Comfort- All of the infants will be given regular, physical and emotional comfort, as the need arises.  Positive interactions like smiling, laughing, cuddling are always encouraged!

Feeding- Infants will be fed on demand and work towards a regular schedule of breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, and dinner depending on the child’s arrival and departure times.  Older infants who are weaned will have breakfast (if applicable), lunch and snack-on-demand as needed, generally once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

Sleeping-Children in the infant room will nap on an as needed basis.  Our center uses floor beds, giving the infants and toddlers the freedom to move & choose when they would like to sleep.  The children will be given help to go to sleep, and to start recognizing when they need to lay down to give their body a rest.  We use 100% wool mattresses that feature an organic cotton fabric canvas cover.  They are completely breathable, with natural anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and temperature regulating qualities. The bedding is cozy and safe for your little one. 

Tummy Time-Infants will have 30 minutes of time on their stomach each day (until they are rolling over, crawling, etc.) to strengthen their necks and upper body.   This time will be broken into smaller increments as necessary for the children.

Outdoor Play- No matter the weather we make daily trips outside.  Depending on the weather we may go undercover to play, or spend less time outdoors, but we will always go out.  Make sure to dress your children accordingly. We do have clean clothes for the children to borrow just in case they did not come with the appropriate clothing.

Hand Washing- Washing up will occur often throughout the school day.  Children will wash before meals, after going potty, after brushing their teeth, or blowing their nose.  They will also wash after coming in from outside, before cooking, and after messy activities. We provide a mild, natural soap for daily use. 

Tea Time- Tea Time is another name for our snack time.  For drinks we provide milk and tea in addition to water. The tea is served at a very mild temperature for safety (or cold on hot days), and we only use herbal, child-friendly teas.  Fresh fruits, and vegetables (often prepared by the children), and other healthy items are served for tea several times a day. 
 
Baby Message- To aid in infant development and relaxation, daily messages are given by the teachers to promote trust, healthy physical growth, and security. See the video above for an example.
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Cooking with Children- Montessori classrooms around the world begin offering simple cooking lessons to early toddlers as part of their practical life practice lessons. In our school, we prepare the environment to successfully host the activities at a developmentally appropriate level.  For example: When making bread, the teachers measure, and put out the ingredients before the children take part in the exercise.  The children then do all of the mixing, kneading, and shaping.