A Day at Peek-A-Boo

Daily Routines, Calendar & Celebrations

Predictable, joyful routines provide little ones with the security they need to flourish, explore, and rest peacefully.

Our Daily Rhythm

A Typical Day at Peek-A-Boo

Operating hours: Monday โ€“ Friday, 7:30 AM โ€“ 5:30 PM. Times adapt smoothly to children's natural energy flows.

  1. Arrival & Free Play
  2. Morning Snack / Nap*
  3. Circle Time & Wash Up
  4. Art, Science & Math
  5. Gross Motor Play: Outdoors
  6. Lunch
  7. Story Time
  8. Afternoon Nap* / Free Play & Sensory
  9. Afternoon Snack
  10. Fine Motor Activities
  11. Outdoor Play / Music & Movement
  12. Table Top, Reading & Departure

Diapering & Toileting: Handled with gentle care and frequent checks as needed throughout the day.

Infant Rest: Infant nap schedules are completely individualized according to each baby's unique sleep routine.

Annual Closures

Holiday & Vacation Calendar

Peek-A-Boo Childcare observes the following statutory holidays and annual winter closure:

  • December 24 โ€“ January 2
  • Family Day
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday
  • Victoria Day
  • Canada Day
  • BC Day
  • Labour Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Remembrance Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day

* Families are always notified in advance of upcoming centre holiday dates and events.

Indoor playroom decorated with birthday balloons, a slide, play mats and toy shelves

Special Milestones

Birthday & Graduation Parties

We love making milestones special! Parents and guardians are welcome to bring items from our ideas list to share with the group:

Party Supplies

  • Tablecloths
  • Disposable plates, forks, spoons & cups
  • Napkins
  • Balloons
  • Birthday or graduation decorations
  • Goodie bags (optional)

Healthy Snack Ideas

  • Cake & candle (or cupcakes / cookies)
  • Crackers
  • Fresh fruit
  • Popcorn (under teacher supervision)
  • Juice (one container per child)

Have questions about our schedule or admissions?

Reach out to our team anytime. We're here to help ease your family's transition into group childcare.