What is the daily schedule for children attending one of the City of Albuquerque’s Child Development Centers?
Time of arrival at the center is from 7:00 am until 8:45, at which time children become involved in self-selective play activities, followed by breakfast, circle time, program time with directed activities, outdoor play, lunch, rest period, followed by outdoor play, circle time, followed by self-selected activities. All centers are open until 5:30 pm. 7:00 am- 8:45 am – becoming involved, breakfast and choice time, combining classroom groups. A variety of play materials are available and breakfast is served. 8:00 am – 08:30 am – breakfast served 8:45 am – 9:00 am – cleanup 9:00 am – 11:30 am – Program Time. Unless prior arrangements have been made, children are required to be in the Center before 9:00 am, in order to take part in prepared preschool curriculum. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm – Lunch, rest time, and routines. Lunch is served family style. Children will brush teeth after lunch. All children must rest at least 45 minutes. 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – afternoon experiences. Snack and small grou
