Childcare - Rabbits

Welcome to the Rabbit Room!

In the Rabbit Room, we promote independence, social skills, fine and large motor skills and cognitive development of our 24 to 36 month old children.

We encourage independence by having children dress themselves, make their own choices during free play, and decide which activities they would like to participate in during art time.

Social skills are practiced through structured group activities and free play. We encourage the children to use their words during social interactions to express their wants and needs.

Fine and large motor skills are emphasized through using scissors, drawing, coloring, building with blocks, and running, climbing, swinging and riding tricycles outside.

Cognitive development is also incorporated into our daily schedule as well. The areas we work on include language, math, science, and social studies. We cover these areas through stories, songs, number and letter recognition, puzzles, matching games, sensory activities, and art projects. During your child’s school year, we will be discussing animals, people, families, feelings, national and international holidays, and different cultures.

Teachers keep the lines of communication open with parents by filling out daily sheets with information that let parents get an idea of how their child spent their day. The sheets will let parents know how much their child ate, how long they napped and at least one special thing their child did or said that day. We also hold parent-teacher conferences to communicate on the children’s developmental progress.

We are excited for your child to join us in the Rabbit Room! We will do everything we can to make your child’s transition as smooth as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Typical Rabbit Room Daily Schedule
Monday – Friday, 6:30am - 6:00pm

This is the basic pattern of the day in the Rabbit Room. The schedule is adjusted based on needs of each child. We may add and subtract activities depending on the day.

6:30am – 8:00am Arrival

As the children and parents arrive each child is greeted by one of the staff. The children have their choice of activities during this time. They might play matching games or work on puzzles. At the end of this time period, the children will prepare for breakfast by picking up their toys and washing their hands.

8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast

Our on-site cook prepares breakfast daily for the children. The menu changes daily and might include waffles, French toast, cereals, oatmeal, and bagels. A menu is posted to let parents know what is being served for breakfast, lunch and the mid-afternoon snack.

8:30am – 9:15am Bathroom Break/Free Choice Time

During this time, children might choose creating art, drawing or reading books.

9:15am – 9:25am Clean-up

9:30am – 10:30am Choice Time/Art/Outside

We split into two groups. While one group is outside playing, the other group will work on art projects and go over the day’s activities. Then the groups will switch.

10:30am-10:55am Outside Time All

All the children go outside (weather permitting) and play on our large fenced playground. There are a variety of games and activities available to them such as riding tricycles and playing in the sandbox.

10:55am – 11:15am Group Time - Stories and Discussion

The children will get together and have stories and discussion on the “Theme of the Week”. Some past themes have been families, feelings and different cultures.

11:15am – 11:45am Clean up/Lunch

Children will put the toys and activities away and wash their hands. A nutritious lunch prepared by our on-site cook will be served.

11:45am – 12:30pm Bathroom Break/Free Choice Time

Children might choose to play musical instruments or play number and letter games.

12:30pm – 12:45pm Clean-up/Quiet Stories before Nap Time

This is a transition time from playing to napping for the children. The teachers will read a few stories to help settle children for their afternoon nap.

12:45pm – 3:00pm Nap Time

The children nestle in on their cots with their blankets and comfort items. When a child wakes up, they are invited to do quiet activities while the other children sleep. Those children that do not nap are encouraged to rest for 30 minutes.

3:00pm – 3:25pm Afternoon Snack

As nappers wake up, they will wash their hands and join together for snack time.

3:25pm – 3:55pm Bathroom Break/Free Choice Time

The children can choose which activities that they want to do at this time. They might sing songs, listen to stories or relax with a stuffed animal.

3:55pm – 4:15pm Special Activity

The teacher will plan a special activity to add variety to the afternoon.

4:15pm – 5:00pm Clean up/Outdoor Prep/ Outside Time/Gym

The children will pick up the toys and activities they are playing with and go outside again to run, play and get some fresh air (weather permitting).

5:00pm – 5:30pm Story Time

The teachers and children will get together and read stories.

5:30pm – 6:00pm Departure/Open Play

The Rabbits will combine with the Poohs. Parents begin to arrive for their children. The children will participate in teacher directed free choice play.

Special Days:

Mondays

Science Explorers: Children have the opportunity to take this class and explore science topics such as animals, bugs, plants, and other related topics. This is offered with an added fee to parents.

Tuesdays

Movie Day: Each week a child is chosen to bring in a short ½ hour movie that is age appropriate or corresponds to the units we are learning about.

Thursdays

Music: A teacher from the Growing with Music Program comes to FCDC in the morning. Children will sing songs and play instruments. The fees for the music program are included in the tuition.

Children love the variety these activities add to their week!