Our day
A day (and night) at Little Orbits.
Children feel safe when they know what comes next. Our days follow a steady rhythm, and our nights follow a calm one.
Monday to Friday, around the clock
Overnight guests arrive whenever their parent's shift starts and join the evening routine. We're open around the clock Monday through Friday and closed on weekends.
Daytime schedule
- 6:00 to 7:30 amArrivals, a health check at the door, and quiet play
- 7:30 to 8:00 amBreakfast, served family style
- 8:00 to 8:30 amClean-up jobs, bathroom and diapers. School-age kids head to school.
- 8:30 to 9:00 amCircle time: greeting song, calendar, weather, and a feelings check-in
- 9:00 to 9:45 amLearning time: flash cards, writing practice, and a small-group activity
- 9:45 to 10:00 amMorning snack
- 10:00 to 11:00 amOutdoor play and garden time
- 11:00 to 11:30 amMusic, singing, and dancing
- 11:30 am to 12:15 pmLunch, served family style
- 12:15 to 12:45 pmYoga stretch, books, and winding down
- 12:45 to 2:45 pmNap and rest. Quiet activities for children who don't nap.
- 2:45 to 3:15 pmWake up and afternoon snack
- 3:15 to 4:00 pmOutdoor or active play. Orbit Club arrives from school.
- 4:00 to 5:00 pmColoring, art, games, and projects
- 5:00 to 6:30 pmQuiet play, daily reports, and pick-up
Babies follow their own feeding and nap schedules all day long.
Orbit Club afternoons
After school
- 2:30 to 3:15School pick-up with a cleared adult
- 3:15 to 3:30Snack and talk about the day
- 3:30 to 4:30Homework help, then reading
- 4:30 to 5:30Outdoor play, games, and the garden
- 5:30 to 6:30Art and quiet projects, then pick-up or supper
Moonlight care
Evening and overnight routine
The same calm steps every night help children fall asleep easily in a home away from home.
- 5:30 to 6:15 pmSupper together
- 6:15 to 7:00 pmCalm play and homework for school-age kids
- 7:00 to 7:30 pmPajamas, teeth, bathroom, and a bedtime snack
- 7:30 to 8:00 pmBedtime stories, soft music, and dim lights
- 8:00 to 9:00 pmLights out, youngest first. School-age kids by 8:30 or 9:00.
- OvernightMonitor on and doors open. We stay awake whenever any child is awake.
- 6:00 to 7:00 amWake up, get dressed, breakfast, and ready for school or pick-up
Our week
Every day has its own adventure.
Flash cards, writing practice, story time, art, outdoor play, and a feelings check-in happen every day. Each weekday adds something special.
Story and letters
New library books and our letter of the week.
Garden day
Planting, watering, and bug hunts.
Little chefs
We make a healthy snack together.
Music and dance
Instruments, singing, and freeze dance.
Yoga and games
Kid yoga, board games, and show-and-tell.
We close on major holidays. You'll get our full holiday calendar when you enroll.