Children need to feel secure and I think that daily routine is key to their health, happiness and security. However, I strive for variety as well in my menu and our activities through the week. But I don't let mealtimes or naptimes vary for more than 1/2 an hour if possible so that 5 days a week for 9 hours a day my little dckids know exactly how their day is going to transition and exactly what to expect next. I think that's why I always have happy, well behaved little groups, once we get past initial transitioning of course.
I think the children are exposed to chaos at home in the evenings. Their parents are super busy people and I have no idea what they eat or what time they eat, go to bed, what their activities may be, and so on. Hey, I get it, I used to be that crazy busy Mom! So I'm their rock during the day! Every day when the children leave I tell them what we will be doing when they come back in the morning so they know what to expect tomorrow.
Right now I have a little boy who is in a tumultous family situation and he tells me things daily about what is happening at his house. I tell him that he can come to my house every day for daycare and we will always have fun together with our friends. This little boy NEEDS the routine I provide to him 9 hours a day and he needs my reassurance that I won't be changing anything on him and my hugs will be here for him every day, you know?
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