We share ongoing updates throughout the day through HubHello, covering meals, sleep, nappy changes, play, activities, learning stories and curriculum, as they happen. You can also speak with our educators in person or by phone.
schedule Daily Routine
A Day at Cuddly Bear
Children settle when the day feels familiar. The routine at Cuddly Bear Day Care Centre gives every child a predictable rhythm with room to flex, from a gentle 7am welcome through to pickup at 6pm.
A good routine is not a rigid timetable. It is a familiar shape to the day that helps children feel secure enough to relax, play and learn. Meals, rest and outdoor time happen at the same points each day, while the experiences in between follow the children’s interests. The times below are a guide, and we flex to each child’s needs, especially our babies, who follow their own rhythm from home.
The day
A day at Cuddly Bear
The times below are a guide, and we flex to each child’s needs, especially our babies, who follow their own rhythm from home.
7:00am
Arrival and morning play. Gentle welcomes and a slow start in our play spaces.
8:00am
Morning tea, freshly made to start the day.
9:00am
Group time and experiences that follow the children's interests.
9:45am
Outdoor play and discovery in our natural outdoor play area.
10:30am
Lunch, cooked on site and shared together at the table.
11:30am
Rest and quiet time, sleep or calm to suit each child.
2:00pm
Afternoon tea as the day rolls on.
2:30pm
Afternoon play, studio, outdoor play area and small groups.
4:00pm
Late snack, a light bite for hungry tummies.
4:30pm
Free play, stories and pickup as families arrive.
How the day looks in each room
Every room follows the same rhythm , shaped to suit the children in it.
When routines flex
Individual rhythms always win
Routine questions
You asked, we answered
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What time should we arrive?
Most families arrive between 7:30am and 9:00am. Try to be in before 9:30am so your child can join morning learning, but we’re flexible if appointments make that hard.
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Do you stick rigidly to the timetable?
No. The rhythm is a frame, not a script. Babies sleep when they need to, mealtimes shift for a beautiful learning moment, and outdoor time stretches when the weather is perfect.
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What if my child doesn't sleep?
Non-sleepers rest their bodies for 15–20 minutes with a book or quiet activity, then move to a calm experience like puzzles, drawing or one-on-one reading.
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Will my child go outside every day?
Outdoor play is part of our routine. We adjust the day to suit the weather and the needs of the children.
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What happens at pickup?
Your child’s primary educator will share a quick handover , how they slept, ate, played and felt. You’ll also have already received photos and notes via HubHello during the day.
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Can I drop in during the day?
Of course. Cuddly Bear is your child’s second home. We just ask for a quick text so we can let your educator know you’re coming.
Keep exploring
More of how a Cuddly Bear day comes together.
Meals & Nutrition
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack, prepared on site.
Events & Incursions
Visiting programs, incursions and family celebrations at the centre.