A day in the life
Tick, tock,
here is the day
Pick a room, then drag the clock or tap any stop. Each one shows what happens, what children learn and what you hear from us. Example timetable for this demo.
Arrival and free play
Hands washed, a calm start.
Your baby keeps their own routine. Carers read your notes for feeds and naps and follow them through the day.
- Learning
- Feeling secure
- For parents
- Fill the morning card: last feed, last nap, mood
Expressed milk, formula or a first breakfast of pap or mashed fruit, exactly as you have asked. Bottles are labelled and fridged.
- Learning
- Comfort and nutrition
- For parents
- Bring labelled bottles and enough milk for the day
Tummy time on soft mats, baby mirrors, rattles, soft books and singing face to face.
- Learning
- Head control, reaching and babbling
- For parents
- Photos of milestones go to you privately
Babies nap in their own cots in a quiet, dim room. Carers check breathing and position every ten minutes.
- Learning
- Rest
- For parents
- Bring a sleeping bag or wrap your baby knows
A slow walk in the shaded garden in prams and carriers, looking at leaves, birds and other children.
- Learning
- Fresh air and new sights
- For parents
- A labelled hat in the bag, please
Mashed yam, sweet potato, beans and vegetable purees from our kitchen, or food you send from home.
- Learning
- Tasting and chewing
- For parents
- We introduce new foods only after you have tried them at home
A second nap with fans on the inverter so the room stays cool through power cuts.
- Learning
- Rest
- For parents
- Sleep times are written up for you
Lap songs, clapping rhymes and gentle bouncing games in English and Hausa.
- Learning
- Listening and early language
- For parents
- Ask your carer for the song of the week
A milk feed or snack, a fresh nappy and a tidy up before home.
- Learning
- Comfort
- For parents
- Restock nappies and wipes on Fridays
Your baby carer hands over with the day sheet: feeds, sleeps, nappies and something lovely that happened.
- Learning
- Calm goodbyes
- For parents
- Bring your pick up code card
Each child is met by their key carer. Comfort items are welcome and stay in a named basket.
- Learning
- Feeling safe with a familiar adult
- For parents
- Share how the night went, we write it in the day book
Pap with soft akara, bread with egg, or oats, plus mashed fruit. Children practise holding small cups.
- Learning
- Feeding themselves and early words for food
- For parents
- Allergies are on a chart in the kitchen and the room
Clapping and action rhymes in English and Hausa, with puppets and big picture cards.
- Learning
- First words and joining in
- For parents
- Ask us for the words to our songs
Water trays, sand, crinkly fabrics, stacking cups and shape sorters, all at child height.
- Learning
- Exploring with hands, cause and effect
- For parents
- Messy days happen, please send spare clothes
Fruit and water, then the toddler garden with low steps, push along toys and a covered sand corner.
- Learning
- Walking, climbing and balance
- For parents
- Shoes with a good grip are best
Nappies changed and potty practice at each child own pace, agreed with you. Everything is logged in the day book.
- Learning
- Body awareness and confidence
- For parents
- We follow your plan for potty training at home
The same hot lunch as the older children, chopped or mashed: rice and stew, beans and plantain, yam porridge.
- Learning
- Trying textures and new tastes
- For parents
- Tell us about any food the family avoids
Each child sleeps in their own cot. Carers check every ten minutes and note sleep times in the day book.
- Learning
- Rest for growing bodies
- For parents
- Sleep times are on the parent app every evening
A slow wake up with cuddles, a nappy change and a snack.
- Learning
- Gentle routines
- For parents
- Nothing to do, just enjoy the photo we send
Board books, chunky puzzles, blocks and the play kitchen in small groups of four.
- Learning
- Language and problem solving
- For parents
- Our book of the week is on the noticeboard
Your key carer hands over with a quick word about meals, naps and nappies from the day book.
- Learning
- Saying goodbye with confidence
- For parents
- Bring your pick up code card
Children wash hands at the low sinks, hang their bags on their own peg and choose a quiet activity: puzzles, picture books or play dough.
- Learning
- Independence and settling in
- For parents
- Sign in at the gate with your family pick up code
Warm pap with akara, or bread and egg, with fresh fruit. Children pour their own water from small jugs and help wipe the table.
- Learning
- Self help and table manners
- For parents
- Tell us by 7.30am if your child already ate at home
A morning song in English and Hausa, the weather chart, the plan for the day and one new word to take home.
- Learning
- Speaking, listening and taking turns
- For parents
- The word of the day goes on the parent WhatsApp group
Small groups of six rotate between phonics, counting with beads and stones, shapes and a reading corner, all hands on.
- Learning
- Early literacy and numeracy through play
- For parents
- A weekly note on what your child explored
Fruit and water, then the shaded garden: climbing frame, sandpit, balls and the bike track. Sun hats on in the dry season.
- Learning
- Gross motor skills and fresh air
- For parents
- Pack a labelled sun hat and a spare top
Paint, collage, clay and sand pictures. Aprons on, sleeves up. Art dries on the line and comes home on Fridays.
- Learning
- Creativity, colour and fine motor control
- For parents
- Friday art bags come home, so check the cubby
A hot lunch from our kitchen: jollof rice with chicken, beans and plantain, or tuwo shinkafa with soup on Fridays. Water to drink.
- Learning
- Trying new foods, using a spoon and fork
- For parents
- The week menu is shared every Monday
Each child has their own mat and sheet. Ceiling fans run on the inverter so the room stays cool. Children who do not sleep rest with quiet books.
- Learning
- Rest and calm, which helps the afternoon
- For parents
- Tell us if your child has stopped napping at home
Toilet, wash and a snack of yoghurt, fruit or moi moi. Hair is tidied before home time.
- Learning
- Self care routines
- For parents
- Spare clothes are changed and bagged if needed
Drums, shakers, action songs and a dance circle. On Wednesdays, a visiting music teacher brings the talking drum.
- Learning
- Rhythm, coordination and confidence
- For parents
- Short videos of music time on the parent group, with consent
Everyone gathers for a story, then home time from 4.30pm. Carers share one good thing from each child day at the gate.
- Learning
- Listening, imagination and goodbyes
- For parents
- Bring your pick up code card or show it on your phone
Children still with us move to the late room for quiet play with two carers. Collection by 6pm please.
- Learning
- A calm end to a busy day
- For parents
- Late room is included, after 6.15pm a fee applies
This week on the menu
Cooked here every morning
Babies have soft or mashed versions. Allergies and family food rules are charted in every room.
Example menu for this demo. It changes every four weeks.
What you get each day
Never wondering how the day went
- A day sheet for babies and toddlers: feeds, naps, nappies, mood
- One photo on the private parent WhatsApp group each afternoon
- A quick word at the gate from the carer who knows your child best
- A weekly note on what your child explored and enjoyed
Day questions
Asked by parents
Can my child keep their nap time from home?
Yes, for babies and young toddlers. Bright Stars rest together after lunch, and non sleepers have quiet books.
What if my child is unwell during the day?
We call you straight away. Children with a fever over 38 degrees need collecting, and can return 24 hours after it settles.
Do you take children out of the creche?
Only into our own walled garden. There are no outings without written consent and extra carers.
Can I drop off later than 9am?
Yes, though children settle best before circle time at 8.45am. Tell us if you will be late.
Admit one family
Come and see us on a weekday morning
Visits take about 40 minutes. Meet the carers, see the rooms and ask anything.