A typical day at JEC Nursery
Arrival · 8:00–8:40
JEC Nursery opens at 8:00 a.m.
As children arrive, staff receive their communication notebooks and carefully check their condition and who will collect them that day.
After putting belongings in their lockers, children enjoy free play indoors.
As children arrive, staff receive their communication notebooks and carefully check their condition and who will collect them that day.
After putting belongings in their lockers, children enjoy free play indoors.
Morning circle · 8:40–9:10
Each morning all children gather for songs, finger games and a cheerful roll call.
Morning snack · 9:10–9:30
We offer milk, tea, fruit and light snacks. Unlike adults, young children cannot obtain all their daily energy through just three meals.
Snacks therefore focus on light foods such as rice balls, sandwiches, fried noodles and cheese.
Snacks therefore focus on light foods such as rice balls, sandwiches, fried noodles and cheese.
Planned activities · 9:30–11:10
Outdoor play is a major part of our everyday activities.
Children move freely and enjoy playing in contact with nature.
Outdoors, children invent and adapt their own play in nature, exploring sensations beyond indoor play: smells, textures, touch, tastes, colors, temperatures, discomfort, joy and fun.
Children move freely and enjoy playing in contact with nature.
Outdoors, children invent and adapt their own play in nature, exploring sensations beyond indoor play: smells, textures, touch, tastes, colors, temperatures, discomfort, joy and fun.
Lunch · 11:10–12:00
Meals are prepared for children's ages, with allergy-related arrangements.
As at home, staff help children finish brushing their teeth.
We create a cheerful atmosphere so children can enjoy their lunch.
As at home, staff help children finish brushing their teeth.
We create a cheerful atmosphere so children can enjoy their lunch.
Nap time · 12:00–14:30
We read picture books to children before their nap each day.
Children aged 1–3 are said to need about 12 hours of sleep. Along with a regular early bedtime and wake-up routine, naps are an important part of their day.
We play classical music and similar soothing music as children fall asleep.
Children aged 1–3 are said to need about 12 hours of sleep. Along with a regular early bedtime and wake-up routine, naps are an important part of their day.
We play classical music and similar soothing music as children fall asleep.
Waking up · 14:30–14:45
After waking up, children change clothes and diapers.
Toilet training is an important step in physical and emotional development.
Toilet training from age 1 is approached slowly and patiently.
Small successes build confidence and a positive sense of self.
Toilet training is an important step in physical and emotional development.
Toilet training from age 1 is approached slowly and patiently.
Small successes build confidence and a positive sense of self.
Afternoon snack · 14:45–15:00
We offer milk, tea, fruit and light snacks, as young children cannot obtain all their daily energy through only three meals.
Snacks therefore focus on light foods such as rice balls, sandwiches, fried noodles and cheese.
Snacks therefore focus on light foods such as rice balls, sandwiches, fried noodles and cheese.
Language learning · 15:00–17:00
English time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Chinese time on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Ages 1–2 are an important time for absorbing the foundations of language.
As vocabulary and expression develop rapidly, children naturally absorb Japanese, English and Chinese together.
Chinese time on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Ages 1–2 are an important time for absorbing the foundations of language.
As vocabulary and expression develop rapidly, children naturally absorb Japanese, English and Chinese together.
Free play and pick-up · 17:00–18:00
Children get ready to go home and enjoy free play while waiting for pick-up.
At pick-up, we share the day's events and how your child has been.
We aim to share thoughtful details, such as new things your child can do and conversations with friends.
At pick-up, we share the day's events and how your child has been.
We aim to share thoughtful details, such as new things your child can do and conversations with friends.
Final pick-up · 18:00
All children must be collected by 18:00.
Parents and guardians are asked to arrive on time for pick-up.
Parents and guardians are asked to arrive on time for pick-up.
