Preschool Daily Schedule
Our preschool day balances structured and unstructured play, giving children opportunities to learn through exploration inside and outside the classroom. As a play-based program, we believe children learn best when they are actively engaged, curious, and can explore their environment.
Throughout the day, children participate in guided activities and open-ended play that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and independence. Indoor and outdoor exploration allows children to discover new interests, build confidence, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Example Daily Schedules
Times on the schedule are estimated times. Activities—and the timing of those activities—may be different depending on the day.
Playground • 8:00 AM
Our preschoolers begin their morning outdoors on the playground, enjoying unstructured play, exploring their environment, and building gross motor and social skills with their peers.
Free Choice • 8:30 AM
Children explore different areas of the classroom and choose activities that interest them.
Morning Meeting • 9:00 AM
Children gather in a circle for morning greetings, review the daily schedule, participate in the morning message, and engage in a group activity.
Co-Curricular Activity • 9:30 AM
Each week, preschoolers participate in Spanish, Music, Farm, Art, Library, and PE classes.
Snack • 10:30 AM
Snacks are provided daily for our preschoolers.
Circle Time • 10:00 AM
Children gather to read a story, participate in a lesson or skill-building activity, and engage in a group activity.
Playground and Lunch • 11:00 AM
Preschoolers enjoy outdoor play on the playground, enjoying unstructured play, exploring their environment, and building gross motor and social skills with their peers. Preschoolers eat lunch in the classroom, enjoying meals prepared by CulinArt, SSFS’s food service provider.
Rest Time • 1:30 PM
Closing Meeting • 2:30
Preschoolers gather to review the day, reflect on activities, and get ready for dismissal.
Playground • 2:45
Preschoolers enjoy outdoor play on the playground, enjoying unstructured play, exploring their environment, and building gross motor and social skills with their peers.
Dismissal At 3:20 PM*
*Note that each Wednesday afternoon, SSFS has a 1:10 PM dismissal for faculty/staff professional development. Extended care is available on campus.
