Daily life
What does a day at the nursery and kindergarten look like?
Article author: mgr Aneta Świderska - Dyrektor, Opiekun, Lektor
In brief
At Magiczna Kraina nursery and kindergarten, the day runs from 7:00 to 17:00. Children play, exercise, eat and rest, and in the afternoon they take part in extra activities. The nursery serves four meals a day and the kindergarten three. The exact activities depend on the group and the day of the week.
The daily schedule is a general outline. Times may vary slightly depending on the group and the day of the week.
How does the morning look?
Children start arriving from 7:00. The first hours are for free play and morning exercises. Breakfast is at about 8:30, followed by time for hygiene and activities.
The daily outline
| Time | Nursery (1–3 years) | Kindergarten (2.5–6 years) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00–8:30 | Free play, morning exercises (8:15–8:30) | Arrival, play, morning exercises (8:15–8:30) |
| 8:30–9:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 9:00–12:00 | Learning activities and speech support (9:30–10:00), outdoor play, soup (11:15–11:45) | Learning activities (9:15–10:00), play in the corners, a walk or play in the garden |
| 12:00–13:30 | Story time and rest (12:00–13:40) | English or corrective gymnastics (12:00–12:30), lunch (12:30–13:00), quiet reading time |
| 13:30–15:30 | Lunch (13:40–14:10), free play, afternoon snack (15:00–15:30) | Activities (13:30–14:15), afternoon snack (14:30–15:00), extra activities for the group (15:00–16:00) |
| 15:30–17:00 | Movement games, music, dance, singing and pick-up | Play and learning situations, free play and outdoor play |
What happens after lunch?
In the nursery, after lunch there is story time and a rest. After the afternoon snack there are movement games, music and dance.
In the kindergarten, after lunch children rest with a book or an audio story. After the afternoon snack, extra activities follow the group’s plan, for example dance, taekwondo, robotics or football. See the kindergarten activities page.
Common questions about the day
How many times a day does my child eat?
At the nursery, four times: breakfast, a soup course, lunch and an afternoon snack. At the kindergarten, three times: breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Meals are charged separately at the centre’s rate.
Does my child get a rest during the day?
Yes. At the nursery there is a rest after lunch, and at the kindergarten children rest with a book or an audio story.
What activities are in the plan?
At the nursery: rhythm classes twice a week and theatre once a week. At the kindergarten: daily English with a teacher, rhythm, corrective gymnastics and extra activities.
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NurseryWhat does settling in at the nursery look like?Settling in means getting used to a new place, a new group and new carers, step by step. In our nursery, children have the same carers in two small groups, and each child joins activities at their own pace. Before the first day, talk to the carers, agree how the first days will go and keep goodbyes calm and short.
For parentsWhat should I bring to nursery and kindergarten?Bring spare clothes, spare shoes, clothing suited to the weather and items labelled with your child’s name. Meals are provided during the day, so you usually do not need to bring food from home. Before the first day, ask us what the group needs, as requirements depend on age and group.
EnglishEnglish at kindergarten: how much and how do children learn?At the kindergarten, English is taught every day by a teacher in every age group, and it is included in the tuition. At the nursery, it appears in everyday play led by carers who are also English teachers. We learn through play and action, not through exams. The aim is for children to enjoy the language.
Want to know more?
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