🌱 Program Overview
Our Young Toddlers program is designed for children aged 12-24 months who are rapidly developing their motor skills, language abilities, and sense of curiosity about the world around them.
During this exciting stage, children transform from dependent infants into active explorers. Our experienced caregivers provide a safe, stimulating environment that encourages natural development while building secure attachments.
We focus on responsive caregiving that honors each child's unique developmental timeline, ensuring they feel loved, secure, and confident as they explore their expanding world.
Program Highlights
- ✓ Low teacher-to-child ratios
- ✓ Individualized care plans
- ✓ Safe, age-appropriate environment
- ✓ Daily parent communication
- ✓ Trained early childhood educators
- ✓ Play-based learning approach
🎨 Learning Through Play
Our curriculum focuses on key developmental areas through age-appropriate activities that feel like play but build essential skills.
Sensory Exploration
Water play, textured materials, and sensory bins help develop fine motor skills and cognitive connections.
Music & Movement
Songs, finger plays, and dancing develop rhythm, language skills, and gross motor coordination.
Language Development
Story time, conversations, and labeling activities build vocabulary and communication skills.
Stacking & Building
Blocks, nesting cups, and puzzles develop problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination.
Outdoor Discovery
Nature walks and outdoor play areas encourage physical development and curiosity about the natural world.
Social Connections
Parallel play and guided interactions help children learn to engage with peers in positive ways.
📅 Sample Daily Schedule
Our day is structured to provide a balance of active play, rest, meals, and learning opportunities.
| Time | Activity |
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| 7:00 - 8:30 AM | Arrival & Free Play |
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast / Morning Snack |
| 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Circle Time - Songs & Stories |
| 9:30 - 10:30 AM | Sensory & Art Activities |
| 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Outdoor Play / Gross Motor |
| 11:15 - 11:45 AM | Lunch Time |
| 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Nap / Rest Time |
| 2:30 - 3:00 PM | Afternoon Snack |
| 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Learning Centers & Free Play |
| 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Outdoor Play |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Quiet Activities & Departure |
🎓 Developmental Milestones We Support
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Physical Development
Walking, climbing, stacking, and developing fine motor control through hands-on activities.
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Language & Communication
First words, following simple directions, pointing to objects, and understanding more than they can say.
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Cognitive Growth
Object permanence, cause and effect understanding, and early problem-solving skills.
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Social-Emotional
Building secure attachments, beginning parallel play, and expressing emotions.
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Self-Help Skills
Beginning to feed themselves, helping with dressing, and early toilet awareness.
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Creative Expression
Scribbling, painting, playing with playdough, and beginning pretend play.
🎒 What to Bring
Please label all items with your child's name:
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Extra Clothing
2-3 complete changes of clothes appropriate for the season.
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Comfort Items
A blanket, lovey, or pacifier if your child uses one for nap time.
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Diapers & Wipes
A supply of diapers, wipes, and any diaper cream needed.
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Bottles / Sippy Cups
Labeled bottles with formula/breast milk or sippy cups as appropriate.