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.
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.
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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✓LunchParents can buy lunch at the center.
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✓2 sippy cupsWater, 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.