Food

It's very important for children to have energy for active exploration and learning, so ICan Kids pays close attention to nutrition

  • A balanced hot breakfast and lunch
  • 3 healthy snacks including fruits and vegetables
  • The menu changes weekly, but the quality of what is on offer remains high
  • To ensure the food is safe and of a high quality, we closely cooperate with a well-known catering company certified to ISO 22000 standards, and we personally visit their production

Safety

At ICan Kids, we do everything possible to ensure children are in a safe and friendly environment. Only in such conditions can children fully develop their potential and achieve success!

  • The nursery building has security systems:
    • entry group control,
    • video surveillance and alarm systems
  • Fire safety measures and evacuation plans already in place
  • The nursery has a professionally assembled first aid kit, and all staff are trained in first aid, confirmed by annual certifications
  • Nursery staff have all necessary medical clearances to work in a childcare institution according to requirements

Daily Routines

  • 7:30 - 08:30Free play
  • 8:30 - 09:00Gymnastics
  • 9:00 - 09:30Breakfast
  • 9:30 - 10:30Walk, free play
  • 10:30 - 11:00Morning circle
  • 11:00 - 11:20First snack
  • 11:20 - 11:40Lesson
  • 11:45 - 12:15Lesson
  • 12:15 - 12.30Quiet games
  • 12:30 - 13:00Preparation for a lunch, lunch
  • 13:00 - 15:00Preparation for a nap, nap time
  • 15:00 - 15:30Second snack
  • 15:30 - 16:00Afternoon circle
  • 16:00 - 16:30Lesson
  • 16:30 - 17:00Lesson
  • 17:00 - 17:15Third snack
  • 17:15 - 17:45Lesson
  • 17:45 - 18:00Walk, reflection, going home

Adaptation at ICan Kids

You can help your child adapt more easily to nursery

Don't rush, but don't linger

When you bring your child, don't leave them alone too quickly. Ensure that contact with the educator/assistant is established, and the child is ready to join the group.

Promise to pick them up after a specific activity (walk, lunch, sleeping time, etc.). It's crucial to keep your promises, otherwise, the child may feel deceived. The greatest fear for children is not being picked up from nursery. Your main task is to reassure them that you will definitely return and indeed come back when promised.

If you see that your child has settled, don't stay for too long. The educator will surely tell you how the day went and how your child reacted, and if necessary, contact you earlier.

We recommend coming up with your own goodbye ritual. It should be something quick, easy to understand and pleasant for you and the child. For example, you could hug, high-five, put kisses in pockets, wish each other something or say some words. You can discuss with the child and it is quite possible that the child himself will offer you some variant that he likes the most. Once you have decided on a ritual, stick to it all the time.

Gradual adaptation

The best adaptation scheme for a child is gradually extending the time they stay at the nursery. Start with three (maximum) hours, and if the child is comfortable, increase the time by +1, +2, +3 hours each day.

Always discuss with your child when you will pick them up (after fruit, lunch, nap) and keep your promises.

If at any stage the child feels uncomfortable - stick to the number of hours where the child feels no stress, and gradually return to the previous schedule.

Trust your educators

The educators have extensive experience working with children; they are professionals interested in earning your children's trust and wanting them to stay in nursery as long as possible.

In case of any questions or doubts, you can always contact the kindergarten director.