Our day
A gentle rhythm of play, food and small adventures.
Our days at the Islington setting follow a consistent shape so children feel safe — with plenty of room for spontaneity, mess and outdoor air.
8:00 – 9:00
Welcome
Drop-off, settled play, story corner
9:00 – 9:30
Breakfast & snack
If needed, with morning fruit
9:30 – 11:00
Focused play
EYFS-led activity — crafts, sensory, mark-making
11:00 – 12:15
Outdoors
Garden, park, or toddler group on Tue/Thu
12:30 – 13:15
Hot lunch
Freshly cooked, shared at the table
13:15 – 15:00
Quiet time
Naps, books, calm play
15:00 – 16:30
Free play & snack
Music, building, role play
16:30 – 17:30
Wind-down
Tidy-up song, story, jigsaws
17:30 – 18:00
Pickup
Daily handover and notes for parents
A day with Mary
Safe, fun and full of small wonders
Safe play
A risk-assessed home setting where children are free to explore, climb, build and rest in equal measure.
Nutritious food
Freshly cooked meals and snacks every day, with allergies and dietary needs accommodated wherever possible.
Learning through play
Story time, songs, mark-making, sensory play and quiet corners — all framed by the EYFS.
Outdoor adventures
Daily fresh air — local parks, the garden and trips to the toddler group at Westbourne Community Centre.
Food
Sample weekly menu
All meals are freshly prepared in our Food Safety certified kitchen. We cater for allergies, intolerances and special dietary needs — including halal and kosher — alongside cultural and religious preferences. Tell us about your child's requirements and we'll accommodate as much as possible.
| Day | Lunch | Afternoon snack |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Cottage pie with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables | Apple slices and oatcakes |
| Tuesday | Mild chicken and vegetable curry with rice | Banana and rice cakes |
| Wednesday | Pasta bake with hidden vegetables and grated cheese | Hummus and cucumber sticks |
| Thursday | Salmon fishcakes with new potatoes and peas | Pear and breadsticks |
| Friday | Lentil and vegetable stew with crusty bread | Yoghurt with berries |
Sample menu — actual meals vary with the seasons and your child's dietary needs. All meals freshly prepared at home.