Classrooms
There are three classes at Bigelow for 2009-10. Bigelow is licensed for 2009-10 to accommodate 32 children at a time.
- Young toddlers (11 - 23 months)
- Older toddlers (24 - 36 months)
- Preschoolers (3 - 5 years)
This is a very general schedule for the day. Daily programs vary by class and day.
Young Toddlers (Rainbow 1)
| 8:00-8:30 |
Early drop-off and free play |
| 8:30-9:20 |
Greet children and parents; free play with range of activities |
| 9:20-9:35 |
Clean up |
| 9:35-10:00 |
Snack and story time |
| 10:00-10:30 |
Toileting/diapering; music and movement |
| 10:30-11:30 |
Gross motor play |
| 11:30-12:30 |
Lunch and toileting |
| 12:30-2:30 |
Nap-time; all children are required to rest on their mats or in cribs |
| 2:30-3:00 |
Quiet activities; diapering |
| 3:00-3:30 |
Snack and story time; pickup |
| 3:30-5:30 |
Extended day program including free play, art activities, reading, gross motor play; snack; toileting |
| 5:30-6:00 |
Late pick-up care; read stories; free play |
Older Toddlers (Rainbow 2)
| 8:00-8:30 |
Early drop-off and free play |
| 8:30-9:30 |
Greet children and parents; free play with range of activities |
| 9:30-9:45 |
Clean up |
| 9:45-10:00 |
Morning circle |
| 10:00-10:45 |
Snack; toileting and diapering |
| 10:45-11:45 |
Gross motor play; transition |
| 12:00-12:30 |
Lunch and toileting |
| 12:30-2:00 |
Nap-time; all children are required to rest on their mats |
| 2:00-3:00 |
Quiet activities; small manipulative; writing table, art |
| 3:00-3:30 |
Snack and end-of-day circle; pickup |
| 3:30-5:30 |
Extended day program including free play, art activities, reading, gross motor play; snack; toileting |
| 5:30-6:00 |
Late pick-up care; read stories; free play |
Preschoolers (Rainbow 3)
| 8:00-8:30 |
Early drop-off and free play |
| 8:30-9:15 |
Free play and open snack |
| 9:15-9:35 |
Clean up and circle time |
| 9:35-10:20 |
Free play, activity choices and open snack |
| 10:20-10:45 |
Toileting |
| 10:45-12:00 |
Gross motor play |
| 12:00-12:30 |
Lunch |
| 12:30-12:45 |
Toileting and quiet book time |
| 12:45-2:15 |
Nap-time; all children are required to rest on their mats |
| 2:15-3:00 |
Writing center and tabletop activities |
| 3:00-3:30 |
Snack and end-of-day circle; pickup |
| 3:30-5:30 |
Extended day program including free play, art activities, reading, gross motor play; snack; toileting |
| 5:30-6:00 |
Late pick-up care; read stories; free play |
