Three children in the Nest group playing with wooden rings on the rug as a teacher hands them a ring, seen from behind

Age 2

Nest

The Nest group is for children aged 24-36 months. The day is made of short activities, plenty of play and an afternoon nap. Settling in is gradual over the first two weeks.

  • 10 children
  • 1 group leader, 1 carer
  • Day-care licence, Ministry of Family and Social Services

Daily routine

  1. Arrival
  2. Breakfast
  3. Play and sensory work
  4. Lunch
  5. Nap
  6. Snack and garden
  7. Home time

This year

  • Eating independently
  • Toilet routine
  • Two-word sentences
  • Waiting for a turn