Our Rooms

Little Lights has two separate areas – one for under 3s and one for over 3s.  This enables us to deliver safe, nurturing and age appropriate learning experiences for all our children.  

Tui Room

This is home to the youngest members of our Little Lights family, our children aged from 10 months to 3 years. The Tui Room has its own playground with access to paddocks and extra space, separate sleep rooms for the younger children and the older children, and a vibrant art room. Mashed vegetables are provided each day along with the main meal.

Daily Routine

8:00 am: Teachers greet children and family
Free play activities inside and outside

• Music
• Stories
• Art activities
• Messy play
• Outdoor activities

9:00 am: Morning tea

10:00 am: Activities

• On the deck
• In the playground
• Inside
• Farm walk (weather dependent)

10:30 am:  Toileting and nappy change time (or earlier as required)

11:15 am: Lunch time for the youngest children

11:30 am: Lunch time for the older children

12:00 pm: Home time for morning session children
Sleep or rest time for children staying the afternoon

12:30/1:00 pm: Afternoon children arrive

1:30 pm: As children wake up, their toileting needs are met
Activities

• Inside
• On the deck
• In the playground (weather dependent)

 2:30 pm: Afternoon tea
Activities continue

4:00 pm: Late snack provided if needed

4:30 pm: Centre closes

This routine is flexible to meet children’s needs throughout the day.  Children sleep and have bottles as required for their individual routine, and meal times are also flexible depending on their needs. Learning experiences are provided throughout the day. Children’s nappies are changed every two to three hours unless needed sooner.