“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”
Branch & Bloom Childcare —
Branch & Bloom Childcare —
Daily Learning Activities Schedule
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Bloom Circle
9:15am – 9:30am
Our day blossoms with BLOOM CIRCLE—we greet friends, note date & weather, count the calendar, preview the day’s growth theme, and anticipate the fun ahead. -

Branch Table
9:30am – 10:00am
BRANCH TABLE—hands-on art, motor skill pages, and themed STEAM experiments invite kids to explore, learn, practice, and deepen today’s lesson through play. -

Discovery Grove
10:00am – 10:30am
DISCOVERY GROVE—rotating centers spark teamwork with blocks, dolls, shops, dress-up, puppets, and more, growing social skills, imagination in small groups. -

Sunshine Meadow 1
10:30am – 11:00am
SUNSHINE MEADOW 1—weather-permitting outdoor play inspires imagination and friendship as children run, climb, and create games together in fresh, joyful air.
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Promise Patch
11:00am – 11:30am
PROMISE PATCH—age-level Bible stories, crafts, themed pages & daily prayer root faith and wonder as children explore God’s Word and live its love each day. -
Joyful Jive
11:30am – 11:45am
JOYFUL JIVE—worship songs and hits like “Baby Shark” spark dancing and laughter, building rhythm, coordination, and community before lunch each school day. -

Garden Grub
11:45am – 12:30pm
GARDEN GRUB—after a quick hand-wash, children gather for lunch, practicing independence and healthy habits while sharing conversation and community. -

Sunshine Meadow 2
12:30pm – 1:15pm
SUNSHINE MEADOW 2—run, climb, jump, kick, and chase in active free play, outside when sunny or inside when not, building strength, coordination, and friendships.
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Quiet Canopy
1:15pm – 3:15pm
QUIET CANOPY—lights dim, calm music plays; children relax on cozy mats. Nappers dream while early risers read or draw, practicing self-soothing and focus. -

Sprout Send-Off
3:15Pm – 3:30pm
SPROUT SEND-OFF—teachers wake children, turn lights on, guide restroom breaks, and share apple-seed butter snacks with after-care friends before pick-up. -

Sunshine Meadow 3
3:30Pm – 4:15pm
SUNSHINE MEADOW 3—after-care friends choose free play or group games outside; when weather shifts, action moves indoors for active fun and camaraderie. -
Homeward Bound
4:15pm – 5:30pm
HOMEWARD BOUND—free-choice centers extend learning as children wind down and wait for parents, reflecting and sharing wonders and lasting friendships.