Childcare at Blossom Tree Early Education
Our Rhythm
Consistency within the daily, weekly and yearly routine ensures a strong foundation for children to feel secure and grounded in the session. The repetition becomes a rhythm which the child can anticipate and depend upon. Again this builds on the idea of children having moments to breathe in and out during the session.
Our typical daily routine looks like:
- Outdoor play
- Snack
- Circle time
- Indoor Play & Activity
- Story
- Lunch
- Rest
- Outdoor play
- Snack
The transitions between each daily elements are accompanied with songs and supported by adults. This gentle flow and consistency supports children’s self-regulation and its simplicity and connection to a physical process is implicitly natural.
Our typical weekly routine looks like:
| Tuesday | Watercolour painting | Porridge with honey & apples | Rice cake with jam & portion of fruit or vegetable |
| Wednesday | Bread making | Rice & seeds with apples | Corn cake with cream cheese & a portion of fruit or vegetable |
| Thursday | Wax crayon drawing | Home made vegetable soup & rolls with apples | Oat cake with hummus & a portion of fruit or vegetable |
| Friday | Seasonal Craft | Breadstick with apple |
Children come to learn the days of the week and the routine, fondly referring to the day of the week by its activity or snack.
Term Dates
We are open exclusively during term-times.
| Term 1 | 2nd September – 16th October |
| Term 2 | 28th October – 18th December |
| Term 3 | 6th January – 13th February |
| Term 4 | 24th February – 3rd April |
| Term 5 | 21st April – 22nd May |
| Term 6 | 2nd June – 21st July |
Early Years Foundation Stage
As an early years provider we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which has 4 overarching principles. Our practice weaves together EYFS principles and Waldorf philosophy
Unique Child
We honor every child’s individuality.
Positive Relationships
Secure attachments with a key person fosters confidence
Enabling Environments
Nature-based, sensory-rich spaces support deep learning
Learning and Development
Rooted in play, imitation, and practical activities