A typical day at Ninewells Hospital Nursery

A daily routine gives children a sense of security. This is why we ensure each day is properly structured while leaving enough time for spontaneous activities.

The daily routine at a glance

Time Activity
07:15 a.m. - 08:30 a.m. Breakfast Club- all age groups gather together for breakfast and play
08:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. We all return to our own playrooms
09:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Free flow play
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Together time-story/drama/music
12:00 p.m. -  1:30 p.m. Lunch time- hot 2 course lunch cooked by our chef
2:00 p.m. -    4:30 p.m. Free flow play
4:30 p.m. -    5:30 p.m.

Together time- story/drama/music

5:30p.m. -     6:15p.m. All age groups gather together for play and gooodbye

Free flow play-during this time children have access to planned play activities which have been planned in line with children's interests, staff observations, seasons and discussion with parents. Children will have access to outdoor play and younger children will be taken for walks in our triple buggies around the local area.