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Toddler Program

Each of our Toddler Classrooms are licensed for nine children with 2 teachers. Children are offered plenty of opportunity for exploration, discovery, and learning on their own terms through free play—paired with a structured play-based curriculum.

Program Details Toddler Schedules Toddler Room: Things to Bring

9 children / room 2 teachers / room Free play + structured curriculum

Classroom Age Ranges

Our toddler program is grouped to match each child’s stage of development.

Classroom	Age Range
Infant–Toddler	15 months – 2 years old
Toddler	2 years old – 2.6 years old
Toddler–Preschool	2.6 years old – 3.3 years old

Program Details

In our Toddler Program, children are offered plenty of opportunity for exploration, discovery and learning on their own terms through free play.

Through free play, we promote interaction and social skills through socialization with peers, playing in a group, and sharing and taking turns.

In partnership with free play, children also learn through a structured play-based curriculum where they engage in literature, sensory, dramatic play, art, STEM, and movement activities to learn about a subject that teaches children more about themselves, others, or the world around them.

Through a combination of structured play and free play, children enhance development, while also growing independence, self-esteem, and confidence.

Free Play Exploration, discovery, and learning on their own terms

Social Skills Group play, sharing, taking turns, and peer interactions

Structured Curriculum Literature, sensory, dramatic play, art, STEM, movement

Confidence Building Independence, self-esteem, and confidence

We also ensure to

Review classroom rules daily
Encourage and reward appropriate behavior to further boost self-esteem and confidence
Provide an environment that is stimulating, yet safe and not overly challenging

Toddler Daily Schedules

Our toddler classrooms follow a predictable rhythm with flexibility to meet each child’s needs. Below are the daily schedules by classroom.

Infant–Toddler Schedule

7:30–8:30Arrival & Free Play
8:30–9:00Snack Time
9:00–9:30Diapering & Tabletop Activity
9:30–9:45Circle Time
9:45–10:00Dancing and Movement
10:00–10:30Morning Activity
10:30–11:00Outdoor Play
11:00–11:30Diapering & Floor Activity
11:30–12:00Lunch
12:00–2:00Nap Time
2:00–2:30Wake Up & Diapering
2:30–3:00Snack Time
3:00–3:15Dancing and Movement
3:15–3:45Afternoon Activity
3:45–4:15Outdoor Play
4:15–4:45Diapering and Tabletop Activity
4:45–5:15Structured Free Play
5:15–5:30Story Time and Pick Up

Toddler Schedule

7:30–8:30Arrival & Free Play
8:30–9:00Snack Time
9:00–9:30Diapering and Tabletop Activity
9:30–10:00Outdoor Play
10:00–10:15Circle Time
10:15–10:30Dancing and Movement
10:30–11:00Morning Activity
11:00–11:30Diapering and Floor Activity
11:30–12:00Lunch
12:00–2:00Nap Time
2:00–2:30Wake Up and Diapering
2:30–3:00Snack Time
3:00–3:30Afternoon Activity
3:30–3:45Dancing and Movement
3:45–4:15Diapering and Tabletop Activity
4:15–4:45Outdoor Play
4:45–5:15Structured Free Play
5:15–5:30Story Time and Pick Up

Toddler–Preschool Schedule

7:30–8:30Arrival & Free Play
8:30–8:45Snack Time
8:45–9:00Diapering / Potty Time
9:00–9:30Outside Time
9:30–9:45Circle Time
9:45–10:30STEAM Project & Free Play
10:30–11:15Structured Play / Music & Movement
11:15–11:30Diapering / Potty Time
11:30–12:00Lunch Time
12:00–2:15Nap Time
2:15–2:30Diapering / Potty Time
2:30–2:45Snack Time
2:45–3:15Structured Play & Tabletop Activities
3:15–3:45Outside Time
3:45–4:15STEAM Project & Story Time
4:15–5:00Free Play & Pick Up

Toddler Room: Things to Bring

Please label all belongings (especially sippy cups, clothes, blankets, etc.).

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Blanket
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Crib sheet
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2 sets of extra clothes
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Lunch
Parents can buy lunch at the center.
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2 sippy cups
Water, milk, or juice.
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Bibs
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Diapers and wipes
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Toothbrush

Thank you,
First Step

Please label all belongings including sippy cups, plastic bags, blankets, bibs, clothes...etc.