9:30 AM–12:15 PM
Morning half-day
Arrival, circle time, learning centers, morning snack, outdoor play, and closing.
Full-day Family Home Based Child Care · Ages 2–6 · Mill Creek, WA
A full day of purposeful play, discovery, and belonging.
A nurturing Family Home Based Child Care program where early learning, outdoor play, stories, creativity, rest, and growing independence come together in one thoughtful day.
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A steady daily rhythm
See how the full preschool day unfolds.
Predictable routines help children feel secure while a varied day leaves room for conversation, focused learning, movement, imagination, and rest.
- 1
9:30–9:50 AM
Arrival and table toys
Children check in, wash hands, and settle into quiet independent play.
- 2
9:50–10:15 AM
Circle time
Morning songs, calendar, weather, conversation, and a group story bring everyone together.
- 3
10:15–11:00 AM
Learning centers
Focused early-learning experiences and hands-on sensory play invite children to explore and practice new skills.
- 4
11:00–11:20 AM
Morning snack and restroom
Children wash hands, enjoy a healthy snack, and practice age-appropriate self-care routines.
- 5
11:20 AM–12:15 PM
Outdoor play
Fresh-air play and gross-motor activities support movement, coordination, and social connection.
- 6
12:15–12:45 PM
Lunch
Children eat together and practice independent cleanup skills.
- 7
12:45–1:00 PM
Story and wind down
A story, dimmed lights, and calming music help children transition into a quieter part of the day.
- 8
1:00–2:15 PM
Quiet rest or nap
Younger children may nap while non-nappers participate in supervised quiet activities.
- 9
2:15–2:30 PM
Wake up and snack
Children put away rest materials, complete a restroom check, and enjoy a light snack.
- 10
2:30–3:10 PM
Creative enrichment
Art, STEM, music and movement, or active play add variety and creative discovery.
- 11
3:10–3:30 PM
Closing and dismissal
The group reflects on the day, packs belongings, and prepares for parent pickup.
Half-day alternatives
A shorter preschool day when your family needs it.
Full-day preschool is our primary experience. Morning and afternoon half-day sessions provide the same warm, hands-on approach in a shorter format.
12:45 PM–3:30 PM
Afternoon half-day
Welcome and story, quiet choices, learning centers, snack, creative enrichment, and closing.
Whole-child learning
Learning feels active, social, and joyful.
Literacy and language
Stories, songs, conversation, sound awareness, drawing, and early writing build confident communicators.
Math and thinking
Counting, patterns, sorting, puzzles, building, and open questions help children notice relationships.
STEM and discovery
Simple experiments and construction challenges invite children to predict, test, observe, and wonder.
Art and sensory learning
Open-ended art and sensory invitations strengthen imagination, concentration, and fine-motor skills.
Music and movement
Songs, rhythm, active games, and outdoor play support coordination and joyful participation.
Relationships and independence
Daily routines help children communicate, make choices, care for belongings, and become part of a group.
A reading-rich environment
More than 500 books to discover, borrow, and enjoy at home.
Read-alouds, conversation, and classroom themes make books part of everyday learning. Through our weekly lending library, each child may borrow up to two books to enjoy at home and return for future checkouts.
Separate enrollment
Explore evening enrichment programs.
Evening enrichment is a separate learning option and is not continuous care after preschool dismissal.
Good to know
Preschool questions
A few quick answers before we start a conversation.
Let’s connect
Visit our full-day preschool.
Meet the teacher, see our Family Home Based Child Care learning environment, and talk with us about your child’s schedule, interests, and needs.