Child playing with wood building blocks

Flow of the day

three little girls, one Black and two white, play with building blocks in the colorful Lane Child and Family Center

Philosophy

Our program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, developed in postwar Italy to reflect community values and grounded in the work of Dewey, Piaget, and Vygotsky. We believe every child is capable, curious, and an active participant in their own learning, and we support that through a play-based emergent curriculum shaped by children's interests alongside teacher guidance. Children explore and express themselves through many "languages," including art, movement, music, and dramatic play, while teachers act as partners and facilitators rather than directors. We value families as children's first teachers. Our thoughtfully designed classrooms serve as a third teacher, encouraging curiosity, investigation, and connection across our whole campus community.

Schedule Sample

This is a sample of what our daily schedule looks like, it may vary from class to class. Schedules may change due to children's interest or weather.

TimeActivity
7:30-8:55Arrival, free choice play
8:55-9:30Breakfast
9:30-10:15Inside Exploration
10:15-10:30Morning Gathering 
10:30-11:25Outdoor play
11:25-12:00Lunch
12:00-1:30*Storytime/Rest 
1:30-2:15 PMOutside Exploration
2:15-2:30 PMAfternoon gathering 
2:25-2:50 PMSnack
2:50-4:30 PMInside Exploration
4:30-5:30PMInside/Outside/Closing

Food and Menu Programs

We’re proud to offer thoughtfully planned meals at the Lane Child and Family Center, focusing on nutrition, variety, and kid-approved flavors. Our menus support healthy habits and happy mealtimes. Take a peek at what you can expect for your child!

We provide breakfast, lunch and snack, prepared on site and included in the childcare cost. 

Meal Times:

  • Breakfast 8:55-9:15am
  • Lunch 11:30-11:50am
  • Snack 2:30-2:50pm

If your child has a half-day afternoon schedule (drop-off at noon), your child will be provided only with afternoon snack.

Meal Plans:

The menu rotates every few weeks. Please see the drop downs below for more details. All milk served to age 3-5 is 1% unflavored milk. All milk served to toddlers is unflavored whole milk. Water is available at each meal. Menu subject to change without notice.

Day/TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Breakfast
  • WGR Cheerios
  • Apple Slices
  • Milk
  • WG Oatmeal, USDA
  • Banana Wheels
  • Milk
  • WGR Pancake
  • Maple Applesauce, ICN
  • Milk
  • WG Kix
  • Melon____
  • Milk
  • WGR Bagel w/Cream
    Cheese
  • Smiley Oranges
  • Milk
Lunch
  • WGR Mac & Cheese,
    USDA
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Mandarin Oranges
  • Milk
  • WGR Biscuits w/ Jam
  • Egg Patty
  • Turkey and Potato Hash, ICN
  • Pears
  • Milk
  • WW Toasted Cheese
    Sandwich
  • Tomato Soup
  • Cucumber Coins
  • Peaches
    Milk
  • WG Chicken Lo Mein,
    ICN
  • HB Egg
  • Pineapple Tidbits
  • Milk
  • WW Make-Your-Own
    Sandwiches
  • Salmon Corn
    Chowder, ICN
  • Fruit Mix
  • Milk
PM Snack
  • Ritz
  • Pineapple
  • String Cheese
  • Oyster Crackers
  • Diced Cheddar
  • Mixed Cereal, FH
  • Yami Vanilla Yogurt
  • WW Bread w/Sun
    Butter and Jelly
  • Milk
  • WGR Banana Bread,
    ICN
  • Milk
Day/TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Breakfast
  • Corn Chex
  • Smiley Orange
  • Milk
  • WG Oatmeal, HM
  • Banana Wheel
  • Milk
  • WGR Bagel w/ Cream
    Cheese
  • Plums
  • Milk
  • Rice Chex
  • Melon____
  • Milk
  • WGR Banana Bread,
    ICN
  • Fruit Mix
  • Milk
Lunch
  • WW Bean Burrito, ICN
  • WG Mexican Rice, ICN
  • Cucumber Coins w/Pink
    Dip, FTS
  • Diced Peaches
  • Milk
  • WGR Biscuits w/ Jam
  • Cheesy Egg, Turkey
    Sausage and Potato
    Casserole, ICN
  • Diced Pears
  • Milk
  • WGR One Pan Spaghetti,
  • FH
  • Romaine Salad w/ Ranch
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Pineapple Tidbits
  • Milk
  • WG Fish Sticks, CN
  • WW Toast
  • Pears
  • Corn on a Cob
  • Milk
  • Red Pozole, ICN
  • WG Corn Chips
  • Fruit Mix
  • Cheese Cubes
  • Milk
PM Snack
  • Yami Vanilla Yogurt
  • Graham Crackers
  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Oyster Crackers
  • WGR Pumpkin Muffin
    Squares, ICN
  • Milk
  • Goldfish Crackers
  • Apple
  • WW Bread w/ Sun
    Butter and Jam
  • Milk
Day/TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Breakfast
  • WG Cheerios
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Milk
  • WG Oatmeal, HM
  • Banana Wheels
  • Milk
  • WG Kix
  • Apple
  • Milk
  • WGR Waffle
    Maple Applesauce,
    ICN
  • Milk
  • Baked French Toast
    Casserole, ICN
  • Fruit Mix
  • Milk
Lunch
  • WGR Chicken
    Nuggets, CN
  • WW Rolls
  • Green Beans
  • Pears
  • Milk
  • WGR Biscuits w/ Jam
  • Scrambled Egg, ICN
  • Turkey Sausage, CN
  • Pineapple Tidbits
  • Oven Fries, ICN
  • Milk
  • WW Make-Your-Own
    Sandwiches
  • Tomato Soup
  • HB Egg
  • Honey and Garlic
    roasted Broccoli and
    Cauliflower, ICN
  • Diced Peaches
  • Milk
  • Spicy Meatball w/ WG
    Rotini, ICN
  • Romain Salad
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Milk
  • WG Fish Stick, CN
    Haluski, ICN
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Fruit Mix
  • Milk
PM Snack
  • WG Apple Cinnamon
    Crumb Muffin, ICN
  • Milk
  • String Cheese
  • WG Wheat Thins for
    Seals
  • Ritz for Jellyfish and
    Otters
  • Cereal Mix, FH
  • Yami Vanilla Yogurt
  • Saltine
  • Sliced Cheddar Cheese
  • Fresh Fruit___
  • WW Bread w/ Sun
    Butter and Jam
  • Milk
Day/TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Breakfast
  • WG Kix
  • Orange Slices
  • Milk
  • WG Oatmeal, HM
  • Banana Wheels
  • Milk
  • WG Cheerios
  • Pears
  • Milk
  • WG Waffle
    Maple Applesauce,
    ICN
  • Milk
  • WGR Bagel w/ Cream
    Cheese
  • Fruit Mix
  • Milk
Lunch
  • WG Chicken and
    Noodles, ICN
  • Romain Salad
  • Pineapple Tidbits
  • Milk
  • WG Biscuits w/ Jelly
  • South West seasoned
    Potato, ICN
  • Turkey Sausage, CN
  • Applesauce
  • Milk
  • WG Beef Burrito, ICN
  • Refried Beans, ICN
  • Mexican Rice, FH
  • Diced Peaches
  • Milk
  • Turkey Pumpkin Chili,
    FH
  • Corn Bread, ICN
  • Cheese Cube
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Milk
  • Tuna Patties, ICN
  • Brown Rice Pilaf, ICN
  • Fruit Mix
  • Milk
PM Snack
  • Pumpkin Bread, ICN
  • Milk
  • WGR Bagel w/ Cream
    Cheese
  • Yami Vanilla Yogurt
  • String Cheese
  • Saltine
  • Spiced Apple Parfait,
    ICN
  • Goldfish Crackers
  • WW Bread w/
    Sunbutter and Jelly
  • Milk

USDA/Civil Rights Policy:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: Filing a Program Complaint as a USDA Customer webpage, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 Complaint form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.