A day at Garderie Lapierre

Daycare: typical day

Brown teddy bear sitting on a beige checkered bedding in a wooden crib beside a pacifier.
Two Halloween-themed crafts made from colored paper rolls, one designed as a black bat and the other as a red devil, with children and craft supplies in the background.
Smiling young boy with light brown hair wearing a cream-colored button-up shirt against a gray background.

Our Typical Day

A structured, stimulating and nurturing day — from morning until evening.

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Infants3 – 18 months

7:00 AM
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Nursery Opening
Arrival and warm welcome for the little ones.
8:30 AM
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Hygiene & Snack
Care, washing, then a small nourishing snack.
9:00 – 11:00
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Nap & Guided Activities
Nap if needed · Outdoor play, crafts, stories, sound exploration, psychomotricity.
11:00 – 12:00
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Lunch & Nap Preparation
Hygiene · Lunch · Soft music, rocking and cuddling.
12:00 – 3:00
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Nap & Gradual Wake-Up
Long nap · Gradual wake-up · Books, puzzles, stuffed animals.
3:00 – 3:30
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Afternoon Snack
Hygiene and nutritious snack.
3:30 – 6:00
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Free Play
Block play, manipulation, sensory exploration.
6:00 PM
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Closing
Have a great evening, little babies!
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Children18 months – 5 years

7:00 AM
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Welcome — Free Play
Children arrive and explore freely.
8:45 AM
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Collaborative Tidy-Up
Children help tidy up · Washroom & handwashing.
9:00 AM
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Snack & Circle Time
A moment of sharing over a snack and conversation.
9:20 AM
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Group Activities
Board games, dance, crafts — collective creativity.
9:50 AM
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Outdoor Play
Getting dressed · Outside if weather permits — fresh air!
11:00 AM
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Back Inside & Undressing
Return indoors · Undressing · Handwashing.
11:15 AM
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Lunch
A balanced and delicious meal.
12:00 PM
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Post-Meal Hygiene
Handwashing · Preparation for nap time.
12:30 PM
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Nap Time
A well-deserved rest to recharge.
2:45 PM
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Gradual Wake-Up
Gradual rising · Washroom · Mat storage · Free play.
3:30 PM
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Snack
Handwashing and nourishing snack.
3:45 PM
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Choice Workshops
Each child picks their workshop or joins a group activity.
4:30 PM
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Free Play
Free time until parents arrive.
6:00 PM
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Closing
Have a great evening, all our children!