Our School
Smiling Panda ECD Daycare
Our Daycare Programme provides a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 6 years. We focus on building confidence, independence, and a love for learning – all through fun, play-based education.
Age Groups (3 Months – 6 Years)
We group children according to their developmental stages to ensure age-appropriate care and learning:
Infants (3 – 18 months)
Nurturing care in our enclosed baby play area, focusing on comfort, routine, and sensory stimulation.
Toddlers (18 months – 3 years)
Hands-on activities to build social and motor skills.
Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)
Creative play and structured learning to prepare for school.
Grade RR & R (5 – 6 years)
School readiness programme focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving.
Daily Routine
Our structured routine helps children feel secure while promoting holistic development:
- 07:00 – 08:00: Arrival & breakfast
- 08:00 – 09:30: Guided learning activities (age-appropriate)
- 09:30 – 10:00: Outdoor play & gross motor development
- 10:00 – 10:30: Snack time
- 10:30 – 12:00: Creative play, storytelling & music
- 12:00 – 12:30: Lunch
- 12:30 – 14:00: Nap/quiet time
- 14:00 – 15:00: Afternoon learning & sensory activities
- 15:00 – 15:30: Snack time
- 15:30 – 17:30: Free play & home time
Educational Approach (Hands-On Learning & Mental Stimulation)
We follow an Early Childhood Development (ECD) approach designed to encourage curiosity and creativity:
Play-Based Learning
Problem-solving through games, puzzles & building blocks
Sensory Play
Water, sand & texture exploration
Language Development
Storytelling, rhymes & early reading activities
Emotional Growth
Social play to build confidence & empathy
Meals & Nutrition
We provide two fully cooked meals and two snacks daily, carefully planned to be nutritious and child-friendly. We cater to basic dietary requirements which include Halaal, Kosher, Vegan, etc.
Breakfast
Oats or cereal with fruit
Lunch
Rice, vegetables & protein (chicken, beef or lentils)
Snacks
Yogurt, fresh fruit, or sandwiches
Extra Murals
We offer optional extra murals for children ready to explore more (at an additional cost):
Swimming Lessons
Seasonal & age-appropriate
Music & Movement
Optional add-on in future