Program Overview 

In providing a program for toddlers, our teachers understand that they  learn with their whole bodies. They learn by doing.  Toddlers discover their world on a physical level, so it is expected that they will prefer walking, climbing, carrying , dumping,  and dropping  over sitting,  picking up toys, or playing only in designated areas. 

 In planning for toddlers, our staff is prepared to be flexible and spontaneous. Because toddlers are active explorers, they  are eager to try new things and use materials in different ways. Our understanding teachers will go with the cues of the child and view  that as extended learning. 

Our classroom includes materials for children to use in imaginative play, art for creative expression, various manipulatives to develop cognitive and physical skills, as well as building blocks, music and books.

The teachers create and adapt the enviroment and activiities to meet the children's changing needs from day to day with great patience, warmth, and respect.

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30 - 8:45  Arrival/Centers

8:45 - 9:00  Change Diapers/Wash Hands

9:00 - 9:15  Snack Time

9:15 - 9:30  Circle Time

9:30 - 9:45  Project for the Day/Arts and Crafts

9:45 - 10:00  Wash Hands/Changing Diapers

10:00 - 10:30  Centers/Free Play

10:30 - 10:40  Clean Up

10:45 - 11:00  Playground

11:00 - 11:20  Wash Hands/Changing Diapers

11:20 - 11:50  Centers/Free Play

11:50 - 12:00  Preparing for Lunch/Wash Hands

12:00 - 12:30  Lunch

12:30 - 1:00  Preparing for Nap Time

1:00 - 3:00  Rest Time

3:00 - 3:20  Clean Up/Changing Diapers

3:20 - 3:40  Snack Time

3:40 - 4:30  Centers/Free Play

4:30 - 5:00  Playground

5:00 - 5:30  Getting Ready to Go Home

Although each classroom's daily schedule varies, activities alternate between quiet and active, free play and total group experiences. Daily lesson plans are posted in each classroom.

*The center provides outside time each day in suitable weather.