Day Care
How does a day look like for the Day Care Child at Ikshaana
At Ikshaana, we offer a safe, secure, loving, and warm environment for children aged 18 months to 10 years. Our experienced and qualified staff are committed to fostering your child’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. We are open from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm.
A typical day for a child at our daycare includes a variety of activities designed to support their growth and development. The day begins with a welcoming and engaging morning routine, followed by educational and play activities tailored to different age groups. Children have opportunities for both structured learning and free play, allowing them to explore and develop new skills. Meals and snacks are provided, ensuring that children receive balanced nutrition. Throughout the day, there are also designated times for rest and relaxation. Our staff closely monitor each child’s progress and well-being, ensuring a nurturing and enriching experience.
Welcoming the Child at Centre (8.30 am onwards).
Breakfast (9:00 am to 9:30 am)
Breakfast at our Day Care Center is prepared fresh daily. Our menu includes a variety of nutritious options such as poha, upma (rava/semolina), sevaiya, idli with chutney, dosas with chutney, and vegetable parathas.
Morning Circle (9:40 am to 10:00 am)
Children gather around the teacher and sit in a circle. They greet and meet each other, and then sing morning prayers and other songs.
Activity (10:00 am to 10:20 am)
Activities include drawing, painting (often with watercolor), soil play, weaving, finger knitting, gardening, and crafting seasonal decorations.
Fruits (10:20 am to 10:40 am)
Seasonal fruits are being served to kids.
Free Play – Outdoor (10:40 am to 11:30 am)
Finger Rhyme (11:30 am to 11:40 am
They involve simple rhymes that are easy for young children to learn and repeat.
Free Play – Indoor (11:40 am to 12:20 pm)
Lunch (12.30 pm to 1.30 pm)
Vegetarian Nutrients meal is freshly cooked and served.
Afternoon Nap / Quite Time (1:30 pm to 3:00 pm)
Rest Time for All Children:
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
For Older Children (Non-Nappers):
- Playing quiet games with peers
- Helping the teacher with tasks
- Drawing and coloring
- Working on puzzles
Evening Snacks (3:30 pm to 4:00 pm)
Evening snacks are prepared fresh at the Day Care Center. The menu includes options such as Veg Daliya Khichadi, Porridge – Gud Daliya, Dosas and Chutney, Millet or Whole Wheat Pasta, and Vegetable Paratha.
Dry Snacks like Dry Bhel, roasted Makhana.
Circle games and singing (4:00 pm to 4:20 pm)
Singing songs with rhythmic movements and playing simple circle games.
Activity time (4:20 pm to 5 pm)
Activities include drawing, painting (often watercolor), soil play, weaving, finger knitting, gardening, and crafting seasonal decorations.
Fruits (5:00 pm to 5:30 pm)
Seasonal fruits are being served to Child.
Free Play – Indoors / Outdoors (5:30 pm to 6:30 pm)
Ample time is dedicated to free play, both indoors and outdoors. This allows children to develop gross and fine motor skills, explore their bodies, and engage in imaginative play.
Children staying until 6:30 have a free play time indoors
Things to keep in mind for Day Care
Day Care Bag should have the following
A minimum of 2 pairs of clothes for children. Please ensure that undergarments are also kept in the day care bag, Enough Diapers if the child is on diapers and extra undergarments and clothes if not toilet trained.
- Do keep a spare small bag for keeping the wet/ changed pair of clothes.
- Incase the child is going to stay until 6:30pm
