North San Jose

Little Rainbow Bilingual Daycare Program- schedule

🍼 Little Rainbow Infant Daily Schedule

Ages 6 Months – 2 Years | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
(All routines are individualized based on each child’s feeding, sleeping, and diapering needs.)

TimeActivityDescription8:30 – 9:30 AMArrival & Free ExplorationWarm welcome, soft play mats, tummy time, age-appropriate toys, and cuddles.

9:30 – 10:00 AMSensory PlayHands-on exploration with textures, lights, sounds, and water play.

10:00 – 11:00 AM Nap time

11:00- 12:00 Pm Bottle Feeding / SnackIndividualized feeding routine (bottle, breastmilk, or soft snacks if age-appropriate).

1:00 – 3:00 PMNap Time (Flexible)Quiet rest with soft lullabies and dim lighting. Nap schedules are individualized

3:00 – 3:30 PMAfternoon Snack / Bottle FeedingAge-appropriate snacks or bottle feeding based on needs.

3:30 – 5:30 PMExploration StationsFree play with stacking toys, mirrors, soft blocks.

5:30 – 6:00 PMFree Play & Pick-UpCozy play area with soft toys, open play while awaiting parent pick-up.

📌 Notes:

  • Diapering, bottle feeding, and naps are based on each infant's individual routine and will be recorded daily.

  • Parents receive daily reports on feeding, sleeping, diapering, and developmental observations.

 

2025 Little Rainbow Daycare Daily Schedule

Ages 2–4 | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Arrival, Breakfast & Free Play

Warm welcome with breakfast, table toys, books, and open-ended play to start the day.

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Montessori Work / Job Time

Hands-on learning through practical life, sensory activities, and early math/language materials.

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Morning Circle & Spanish Time

Daily songs, greetings, calendar, weather, followed by interactive Spanish songs, stories, and movement.

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Outdoor Play

Gross motor activities: running, climbing, and games in the outdoor environment.

11:00 – 11:30 AM

Arts & Crafts

Creative expression through drawing, painting, collage, or seasonal crafts.

11:30 – 12:00 PM

Chinese Time

Exposure to Mandarin through songs, vocabulary, stories, and simple conversations.

12:00 – 12:30 PM

Lunch Time

Nutritious lunch and social mealtime, encouraging independence and manners.

12:30 – 1:00 PM

Story Time / Nap Transition

Calming stories and quiet activities to prepare for rest.

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Nap Time

Rest time in a peaceful, supervised environment to recharge for the afternoon.

3:00 – 3:30 PM

Wake-Up & Snack

Gentle wake-up followed by a healthy afternoon snack.

3:30 – 4:00 PM

Indoor Play / Creative Time

Open-ended play, music, pretend play, or fine motor activities.

4:00 – 4:30 PM

Outdoor Time

Additional gross motor exploration, nature walks, or garden time.

4:30 – 5:00 PM

Review & Story Circle

Group reflection, storytelling, and song to wind down the day.

5:00 – 5:30 PM

Table Toys & Clean-Up

Quiet games, puzzles, and classroom responsibilities.

5:30 – 6:00 PM

Free Play & Pick-Up

Child-led play while awaiting parent pick-up.

Thursday mornings are now Language Days at Little Rainbow!

Our 3 to 4-year-old children will enjoy specially designed language sessions led by both Spanish and English bilingual teachers. Through engaging activities and interactive learning, our little ones are building strong foundations in language from an early age