Daily Schedule & Routine
At The Good Life Preschool, we believe children thrive when their days are grounded in consistency, care, and meaningful connection. Predictable routines help children feel safe and confident, while flexibility allows us to follow their curiosity and embrace the natural adventures that unfold each day.
While no two preschool days look exactly the same, we intentionally maintain a consistent daily rhythm that supports social-emotional well-being, independence, and joyful learning. Our schedule is thoughtfully adapted to meet the needs of the children while honoring the comfort of routine.
Below is a sample schedule to offer families a glimpse into a typical day at The Good Life Preschool.
Dundee Location
(Full Day covering the hours of 7:30 AM-3:00 PM)-Please note you can drop off anytime between 7:30-8:30 AM and pick up anytime between 2:15-3:00 PM. Extended Care Package available M-Th until 4:30 PM for an additional charge. Friday’s are early release with pick up by 3:00 PM.
| 🌻🌸Sunflowers & Camellias Daily Schedule Summer 2025 |
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| 7:30-8:15 | Breakfast Snack, Morning Helpers, Library 🍴🦄📚 |
| 8:15-9:00 | Montessori Time 🧩🧮 |
| 9:00-9:30 | Outdoor Play 🛝🚲 |
| 9:30:9:45 | Morning Meeting & Gathering Time 📅🎵 |
| 9:45-10:00 | AM Snack 🍴 |
| 10:00-10:15 | Circle Time 🟣 |
| 10:15-11:00 | Learning Centers 🦄🦋💕& Art 🎨 |
| 11:00-11:15 | Life Skills 🧠📖 |
| 11:15-11:45 | Outdoor Play 🛝🚲 |
| 11:50-12:00 | Handwashing & Potty Break |
| 12:00-12:30 | Lunch Group A🍴 |
| 12:30-12:45 | Nap Transition (make cots & get settled) |
| 12:30-1:00 | Lunch Group B🍴 |
| 12:45-1:15 | Slumber Sloth Meditation & Rest Time Read Aloud 🧘🏻♀️📖 |
| 1:15-2:15 | Rest Time 😴📚 |
| 2:15-2:40 | Quiet Time Activities & Project Wrap-Up |
| 2:40-2:50 | Classroom Care 🧹 |
| 2:50-3:00 | Story Time 📖 or Movement |
| 3:00-3:15 | PM Snack 🍴 |
| 3:15-3:30 | Green Room Care 🧹 |
| 3:30-3:45 | Story Time 📖 and/or Movement |
| 3:45-4:30 | Outdoor Play 🛝🚲 |
| 4:30-5:00 | Montessori Time 🧩🧮 |
| Sparrows & Ferns Pre-K Classes Daily Schedule |
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|---|---|
| 8:00-8:15 | Breakfast, morning helpers, Library 🍴📚 |
| 8:15-9:00 | Montessori Time 🧩✏️🧮 |
| 9:00-9:10 | Morning Meeting & Gathering Time 📅🎵 |
| 9:10-9:55 | Outdoor Play 🛝🚲 |
| 9:55-10:10 | AM Snack 🍴 |
| 10:10-10:20 | Story Time 📚 |
| 10:20-10:35 | Circle Time 🌳 |
| 10:35-11:20 | Collaborative Play Centers 🧸👷🏽🎨📚 |
| 11:20-11:30 | Life Skills 🧠📖 |
| 11:30-12:00 | Yoga Rest 🧘️ |
| 12:00-12:30 | Lunch🍴 |
| 12:30-1:10 | Quiet Time Baskets 🤫 (Green Room) |
| 1:10-1:25 | Story Time 📚 |
| 1:25-2:00 | Outdoor Play 🛝🚲 |
| 2:00-2:15 | Learning Journals & Art 📓✏️ |
| 2:15-2:30 | PM Snack 🍴 |
| 2:30-2:45 | Classroom Care 🧹 |
| 2:45-3:00 | Story Time 📚 |
| Extended Care | |
| 3:00-3:15 | Collaborative Play Centers 🧸👷🏽🎨📚 |
| 3:15-3:45 | Outdoor Play 🛝🚲 |
| 3:45-4:30 | Montessori Time 🧩✏️🧮 |
Newberg Location (Chehalem Cultural Center)
(Half Day covering the hours of 8:30 AM-12:30PM) - Drop off between 8:30-8:45 AM, pick up by 12:30 PM.
| 🌈 “Rainbows & Trees” 🌳 Daily Schedule |
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|---|---|
| 8:30-9:00 AM | |
| 9:00-9:15 AM | 📆 Morning Movement & Meeting🎵 |
| 9:15-9:30 AM | 🌞 Circle Time |
| 9:30-9:45 AM | 🦋Learning Extension Time |
| 9:45-10:15 AM | 🌦️ Outdoor Play 🌳 |
| 10:15-10:30 AM | 🚽 Potty Break/Wash Hands |
| 10:30-10:45 AM | Life Skills 🧠 |
| 10:45-11:00 AM | 🥨 Snack🍏 |
| 11:00-11:15 AM | 🧹 Classroom Care/Clean Up |
| 11:15-11:30 AM | Story Time 📚 |
| 11:30-12:00 | 🎨Learning Centers 🦄 |
| 12:00-12:15 PM | 📓📝 Literacy Focus/ Journals ✍️ |
| 12:15-12:30 PM | Montessori Challenges🧩 |
We do walking field trips throughout the year!
We also visit the library across the street to check books out at least once a month!