The Toddler Program
The Toddler One program consists of up to 10 toddlers up to 2 ½ years old with the ratio of one teacher to every 5 toddlers. The Toddler Two program consists of up to 10 toddlers ranging in age from 2 to 3 years with the ratio of 1 teacher to every 7 toddlers.
We strive to continue to develop and expand your child’s vocabulary and language skills by "using their words." In addition, we continue to teach basic sign language, which helps ease the frustration toddlers may feel when they are unable to communicate yet with words. We also begin to help the children get acquainted with the potty and to prepare them for potty training which begins in the Toddler Two classroom. We have daily "circle" or group time during which we learn about animal sounds, the alphabet, colors, shapes, counting, body parts, and other age appropriate concepts through songs, wordplays, and books. We also begin with "folders" to work individually with children on age and developmentally appropriate skills in the areas of fine motor, gross motor, language, safety, and social skills. Independence is also encouraged, particularly in Toddler Two where children will be encouraged to learn how to take his/her own coat and shoes on and off, pull up and down their pants during potty time, wash his/her own hands, and clean up after themselves at meal time and with toys. We have weekly themes and artwork, music and books usually revolve around the weekly theme.
TODDLER 1
Toddlers up to 2 ½ years old. In Toddler I, we start "folders," our learning curriculum. We continue using sign language and will start to emphasize using verbal language. We also start teeth brushing after meals and begin to introduce toilet training. We spend at least 1 hour outside every day, if the weather permits.
The children take their daily 12:30-3:00’ish nap on cots and sheets that we provide. Each child has a cubby, in which you will keep labeled extra clothing, extra shoes, etc. We ask that you bring a clean blanket every Monday and take it home on Friday for washing.
We feed children from the Center’s menu (available in each month’s newsletter or upon request) and use sippy cups instead of bottles.
TODDLER 2
Toddlers ages 2 to 3 years old. We’ll emphasize toilet training. We play with new sets of toys every half hour and work on folders during the day. We’ll spend at least 1 hour outside every day, if the weather permits.
The children take their daily 12:30-3:00’ish nap on cots and sheets that we provide. Each child has a cubby, in which you will keep labeled extra clothing, extra shoes, etc. We ask that you bring a clean blanket every Monday and take it home on Friday for washing.
We feed children from the Center’s menu (available in each month’s newsletter or upon request), start using open cups and silverware when eating, and encourage use of good table manners.
