18 Months
Toddler Group - (Starting at 18 months old)
Our Toddler program is designed to provide our youngest children a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which to explore and grow. Toddlers will be given loving attention from our caring staff and opportunity to widen their circle of peers and trusted adults. Our Toddler program is designed to enhance the developmental growth of the 18 month to 2- year-old child. Maximum child/teacher ratio is 4:1. This class is 5 days per week, mornings (8:30am-12:00pm), 5 full days (8:30am-4:00pm) or 5 extended days (8:30am-5:30pm).
Included Enrichments and Benefits:
- Weekly Yoga and Music Classes
- Everyday creativity: our students paint, build, and create, bringing learning to life through art.
- Flexible Schedule: Full and Half Days, plus Early Morning drop-off and extended care options
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8:30am– Arrive at school, join table activity
9:00am– Circle time: songs, stories, music & movement
9:30am– Classrooms stations
10:00am– Wash hands, morning snack
10:30am– Art/ sensory exploration
11:00am– Playground time
12:00pm– Wash hands & lunch time
12:30pm– Wind down
1:00pm– Nap time
3:00pm– Wake up, afternoon snack
3:25pm– Playground time
4:00pm– Pick up time/ extended care
* Children are changed as needed and supported with going potty throughout the day.
*On Tuesdays We have Yoga in the dance room from 10:00-10:30
* On Wednesdays we have music in class from 10:00-10:30 *
Schedule is subject to change based on children’s needs and school events
8:30am– Arrive at school, join table activity
9:00am– Circle time: songs, stories, music & movement
9:30am– Classrooms stations
10:00am– Wash hands, morning snack
10:30am– Art/ sensory exploration
11:00am– Playground time
12:00pm– Pick Up Time
* Children are changed as needed and supported with going potty throughout the day.
*On Tuesdays We have Yoga in the dance room from 10:00-10:30
* On Wednesdays we have music in class from 10:00-10:30 *
Schedule is subject to change based on children’s needs and school events
Below is an overview of the kinds of skills most children are working on by the end of each year. These milestones help guide our teaching and give families a sense of what to expect.
Self Help skills
- Feeds self with fingers and some utensils
- Assists with dressing and diapering
- Gathers own belongings
- Seeks teachers for support
Cognitive and Language skills
- Uses some words
- Displays understanding of spoken language
- Communicates non-verbally with peers
- Understands the function and logistics of books
- Shows age appropriate level of problem solving
- Engages in simple representational/pretend play
- Follows one step directions
Motor Skills
- Walks steadily on various surfaces
- Can manipulate objects purposely with hands
- Grasps crayons, markers, or paintbrush
- Climbs up and down stairs
Social and Emotional Skills
- Expresses a range of emotions
- Shows pride in accomplishments
- Has developed relationships with teachers
- Seeks interactions/relationship with peers
- Displays age appropriate impulse control
- Responds to redirection