Daily Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Every day at Garden Gates follows a consistent daily schedule. This structure helps children feel more confident and secure - their daily activities are predictable and familiar.
7:00 - 8:30 - Drop - off: Breakfast, free play
8:30 - morning meeting with music and stories (indoor or outdoor)
8:45 - small group activities (indoor or outdoor)
9:15 - morning snack (indoor or outdoor)
9:30 - outdoor free play (observing, exploring, collecting, and using our 5 senses to enjoy the natural spaces)
11:30 - lunch and free play
1:00 - rest/quiet activities
3:00 - afternoon snack
3:15 - 4:00 - Pickup: Outside play/free play
This can vary depending on children's interests. Schedules ebb and flow to promote creative expression.
Dates for 2024-2025
Program begins Monday, August 19th and ends Friday, may 23rd
We are closed the following dates:
September 2nd - Labor Day
October 11th and 14th - Columbus Day
October 31st - Halloween
November 8th - School conferences
November 27-29th - Thanksgiving
December 23-31st - Winter Break
January 1-3 - Winter Break
January 17th and 20th - Martin Luther King Day
February 14th and 17th - Valentines Day
March 24-28th - Spring Break
April 17th, 18th, and 21st - Easter