Child Care

After-school Full day, part-time days care at Goosey Granny Family Daycare in Olyphant, PA provides a safe, nurturing environment where school-aged children can relax, play, and continue learning outside regular school hours. Our program includes structured homework time with staff support, quiet reading and STEM activities, and plenty of creative play and supervised outdoor time to burn off energy. We emphasize positive social skills, age-appropriate enrichment projects, and nutritious snacks, while allowing flexibility for family schedules and occasional extended hours. Parents can trust that their children receive consistent care from experienced caregivers in a warm, family-style setting.

Learning Activities

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Weekdays 6am till 6PM

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Call or text me for appointment .Learning Activities

At Goosey Granny Family Daycare, our learning activities combine nurturing care with playful exploration to support each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Activities are age-appropriate, flexible, and designed to encourage curiosity, independence, and creative expression.

Daily Routine Highlights

• Circle Time: Morning greeting, songs, calendar, weather, and a short story to build language, listening skills, and a sense of community.

• Free Play: Child-led play with a variety of developmentally appropriate toys and materials to encourage imagination, problem-solving, and social interaction.

• Outdoor Play: Daily outdoor time for gross motor development—running, climbing, ball games, and nature walks when weather permits.

• Snack and Mealtime: Family-style snacks to promote self-help skills, good nutrition habits, and social manners.

• Rest Time: Quiet rest or nap period with a calm environment to support healthy sleep routines.

Learning Areas & Sample Activities

• Language & Literacy

  • Reading books and finger plays.

  • Storytelling and show-and-tell to build vocabulary and confidence.

  • Letter recognition games and name-tracing for preschoolers.

• Math & Early STEM

  • Counting games using natural objects, blocks, and snacks.

  • Simple sorting and patterning activities with colored beads or toys.

  • Building projects and cause-and-effect experiments to introduce basic physics and problem-solving.

• Art & Creative Expression

  • Open-ended art with crayons, paint, collage materials, and clay.

  • Music and movement: singing, dancing, rhythm instruments, and action songs.

  • Dramatic play with costumes and props to foster imagination and social skills.

• Fine Motor Development

  • Puzzles, threading beads, play dough, and cutting practice with safety scissors.

  • Manipulative toys (blocks, pegboards) to strengthen hand-eye coordination.

• Social-Emotional Learning

  • Cooperative games and turn-taking activities.

  • Emotion recognition through books and puppets; simple conflict-resolution coaching.

  • Calm-down corner with sensory tools and cozy seating to practice self-regulation.

• Sensory & Nature Exploration

  • Sensory bins (sand, water, textured materials) rotated weekly.

  • Gardening basics, planting seeds, and observing plant growth.

  • Nature scavenger hunts and seasonal sensory walks.

Weekly Themes & Project Work

• Each week features a theme (seasons, animals, community helpers, colors, space) with connected activities across centers—books, crafts, science experiments, and related vocabulary—to deepen learning and provide continuity.

Assessment & Individualization

• Ongoing informal observations guide activity choices and modifications.

• Activities are adapted to each child’s developmental level, interests, and any special needs to ensure inclusion and appropriate challenge.

Parent Involvement & Communication

• Daily updates on activities and achievements during drop-off/pick-up.

• Take-home activity suggestions and supplies for family engagement.

• Meet & Greet free day of care.

• All activities are supervised by trained caregivers focused on safe materials, age-appropriate equipment, and positive guidance.

• Materials are regularly cleaned and checked for safety; alternative options provided for allergies or sensitivities.

Ready to try a day? Bring your child to our Meet & Greet event for one free day of care and see how our learning activities encourage growth through play.

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