Infant Schedule Example

*Please note, this is an example and can be modified and individualized for your child and situation. This is meant as a starting point.

8:30am-9am - Morning 

• Wash hands 

• ​Young children's work is to explore and learn through play.

• Provide two-three activities for children to explore in this time.

• Try to choose activities that focus on different Domains of Development in order to foster well rounded learning experiences. See the "Activities" tab for activity ideas across domains.

• Activities for Infants from zerotothree.org

9am-9:30am Morning Snack

• Wash Hands before snack

After Morning Snack: Checking/Changing Diapers/ Wash Hands 

• "How to Support Your Baby’s Developmental Growth During Routine Diaper Changes!" (nurturednoggins.com)

10am-11am - Outside time

• Outside play when possible.

• Putting on jackets, shoes, etc. 

• When outside play is not possible provide opportunities for children to use their large "gross" motor skills (i.e.- jumping, dancing, yoga)

• Outdoor Activities for Infants from zerotothree.org 

11am-12pm - Morning Exploration & Play 

• Young children's work is to explore and learn through play.

• Provide 3-4 activities for children to explore in this time

  • think about adding something to extend exploration of earlier activity(ies)

• Try to choose activities that focus on different Domains of Development in order to foster well rounded learning experiences. See the "Activities" tab for activity ideas across domains.

• Activities for Infants from zerotothree.org

12:pm-1pm Lunch Time

• Wash hands first 

• Disscussion provoked by meal

• "Mealtime Conversations: Vocalizing and Listening"(Center for Early Literacy Learning )

1pm-3pm - Nap Time

After Nap: Checking/Changing Diapers/ Wash Hands 

• "How to Support Your Baby’s Developmental Growth During Routine Diaper Changes!" (nurturednoggins.com)

3pm-3:30pm Afternoon Snack

• Wash Hands before snack

3:30-4:15pm - Outside time

• Outside play when possible.

• Putting on jackets, shoes, etc. 

• When outside play is not possible provide opportunities for children to use their large "gross" motor skills (i.e.- jumping, dancing, yoga)

• Outdoor Activities for Infants from zerotothree.org 

4:15-5pm- Afternoon Exploration & Play 

• Young children's work is to explore and learn through play.

• Set up 2-3 activities for children to explore in this time. ​​

• Try to choose activities that focus on different Domains of Development in order to foster well rounded learning experiences. See the "Activities" tab for activity ideas across domains.

• Activities for Infants from zerotothree.org

A special thanks to infant schedule advisors: 

Mireya Castillo, Infant Lead Teacher

 Jason Roy, Infant Teacher
Karina Arroyo, Infant Teacher