A DAY AT LOBITOS FAMILY DAYCARE
Licensed Family Child Care in the Mission, San Francisco
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Howling with joy, learning through play!
Children feel safest when they know what comes next. That's why our days follow a warm, predictable rhythm, with plenty of room for play, discovery, and rest. Here's what a typical day looks like for your little one, from morning welcome to afternoon goodbye.
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Morning: Welcome and Discovery
7:30am to 8:30am - Arrival and Free Play
Each child is greeted with a warm, personal welcome and settles in with child-led play, exploring our learning areas at their own pace.
8:30am to 9:00am - Healthy Breakfast
A nutritious breakfast and calm morning routine to start the day with comfort and connection.
9:00am to 9:30am - Circle Time
Welcome songs, stories, conversation, and a look at the day's theme. Circle time builds language, connection, and social-emotional skills.
9:30am to 10:00am - Morning Snack
A healthy snack and an easy transition into our morning activities.
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Midday: Learning, Nourish and Rest
10:00am to 11:00am - Outdoor Play and Exploration
Time for fresh air and movement, with gross motor play and nature exploration. On special days, this is when Ms. Leily leads outings to nearby parks and libraries, with an assistant along so every child stays safe.
11:00am to 12:00pm - Learning and Creative Activities
Hands-on STEAM experiences, art, sensory exploration, dramatic play, early literacy, and building, all through age-appropriate projects.
12:00pm to 12:30pm - Lunch
A wholesome lunch shared together, with good conversation and practice at independence and social skills.
12:30pm to 1:00pm - Story Time and Quiet Transition
Books and calming activities to gently prepare little ones for rest.
1:00pm to 3:00pm - Nap and Quiet Time
A designated rest period for everyone. Children who don't fall asleep enjoy peaceful, quiet activities so the whole group can recharge.
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Afternoon: Play and Connection
3:00pm to 3:30pm - Afternoon Snack
One more healthy snack to refuel before the day winds down.
3:30pm to 4:00pm - Music and Movement
Songs, dancing, instruments, and rhythm, a joyful chance for creative self-expression.
4:00pm to 4:30pm - Learning Centers and Choice Time
Children choose from our learning areas, including dramatic play, building, books, puzzles, and sensory materials, with gentle, respectful guidance as they navigate sharing and friendships.
4:30pm to 5:00pm - Goodbye Circle
We end the day together with goodbye songs, simple group games, and a warm handoff to parents at pickup.
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Built Around Your Child
This rhythm is our guide, not a rigid clock. Diaper changes, bathroom breaks, and extra cuddles happen whenever they're needed, and the youngest children follow their own feeding and sleeping schedules. The routine gives children security; their individual needs always come first.
Come See Where the Day Happens!
The best way to picture your child here is to visit. Come
meet Ms. Leily
, walk through the space, and hear exactly how the day flows, so you can imagine your little one settling right in.
