Daily Schedule for Infants

7:00 - 8:15
Greet children and parents; naps, feedings and diaper changes as needed per child throughout the day; get things put away and child settled for parent departure; free play before breakfast.
8:15 - 9:00 Wash hands for breakfast
Breakfast served
9:00 - 10:00 Scheduled diaper check and change as needed;
Bottles or naps as needed.
10:00 - 11:00 Outdoors or indoor gross motor play or rides in strollers around campus.
11:00 - 12:00 Wash hands for lunch; serve lunch;
Scheduled diaper check and change as needed
12:00 - 2:00 Naptime for sleepy children; free play or individual activities as planned per child for others.
2:00 - 2:45 Scheduled diaper check and change as needed
Directed activities such as art, music, sensory motor
2:45 - 3:30 Wash hands for snack; snack served
3:30 - 4:30 Scheduled diaper check and change as needed.
Outdoor play if weather conditions permit.
4:30 - 5:30 last check for diapers and change as needed
Quiet activities and prepare for departure

*This schedule is subject to change in response to the needs and interests of the children.


  • Handwashing for younger infants with baby wipes.  Handwashing at sink for older infants.
  • Feedings and naps are based on each infant's needs and will occur throughout the day.
  • Diapers are checked every 2 hours and changed as needed.
  • Weather permitting is determined by the air temperature, wind chill, heat index, and active precipitation.