Toddler Program

 Our toddlers are active participants in their day by exploration .. Toddlers are always trying new skills, experimenting, working on  independence, and developing a sense of identity  as well as interacting  with others. At this stage of development, social guidelines are introduced throughout the daily routine.. Caregivers will provide a safe, positive, emotionally nurturing environment. Our toddler program is very flexible, with activities adjusted according to individual and small group needs. Expansion of a plethora of skills are implemented including  language skills and  self-help skills which are two of the most important skills in their toddler development.   Each child is encouraged to explore, experience, and enjoy the environment at his/her own pace. The staff  plans activities that gradually lead children from individualized experiences to successful small group interactions. Toddlers’ emerging sense of independence is encouraged through opportunities .Written reports are available to supplement verbal exchanges between parent and child about each day’s events. Caregivers will change toddler’s diapers every 2 hours; or soiled with a bowel movement. 

TODDLER SAMPLE SCHEDULE

6:30am............Center opens 

7:00 - 8:00am………..Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30am………..Activity time – creative activity, small manipulative

8:30 – 8:45am………..Clean up and prepare for outdoor time

8:45 - 9:30am………..Outdoor time (weather permitting)/Gross Motor Activity 

9:30 - 10:00am………. Snack Time 

10:00 - 10:30am ……… Sensory activities and fine motor experiences 

10:30 - 10:50am ……… Music and movement 

10:50 - 11:05am………. Early literacy concepts (stories and songs)

11:05 - 11:15am………..Prepare for Lunch 

11:15 – 11:45am………..Lunch

11:45 - 12:00pm………Clean up and prepare for Quiet/ Rest time 

12:00 - 2:00pm………..Quiet/ Rest time

2:00 – 2:30pm……….. Snack 

2:30 - 3:30pm…………Free choice (language, fine motor, nature, sensory)

3:30 - 3:45pm…………Clean up and prepare for outdoor time

3:45 - 4:30pm…………Outdoor time (weather permitting)/Music and movement 

4:30 - 5:15pm…………Activity time – creative activity, small manipulative 

5:15 - 5:30pm…………Clean up 

5:30 - 6:00pm…………Quiet activities/Departure