Overview

Toddlers are at a very special age, where mobility is refined, language begins to develop, and independence emerges. This is truly the age of transitions, when a child is a baby one moment and a curious independent child the next.

We have developed three separate programs to meet the changing needs of each child, as they learn and grow: Spouts I Designed for the one year old Spouts II Designed for the two year old Blossoms Designed for the 2 1/2 year old who is potty trained and ready for more “preschool type activities”

Our toddler environment incorporates activity/learning areas that provide for a quiet area, sensory center, manipulative center, creative center, and gross motor skill activities. Weekly activities are focused around a central theme. The classroom organization offers small group interaction and opportunities for learning through discovery. Exploring art materials and experiencing music, dance, and drama enrich the classroom.

The Creative Curriculum for Toddlers and Twos, used in all of our toddler programs, focuses on the following:

• Fostering and understanding the development of a toddler
• Meeting the individual needs of each child. Understanding each child’s temperament, interests, cultures, and emerging capabilities is vital to the happiness of a toddler.
• Family culture is important to your toddler. Parents and professionals are natural partners in promoting each toddlerss growth and development. We encourage you to share sspecial talents, cultures, and celebrations with all of our toddlers.
• Environments that are safe, healthy, and contain a variety of toys and materials that are both stimulating and familiar.
• Toddlers are active learners. They are learning to trust the world, to actively explore their environment, and to do things for themselves.
• Teachers who respect the child and interact in caring ways.
• Teachers who are knowledgeable in child development and appropriate programing.

Features

• Our environments are safe, yet provide children freedom to move around, explore, and experiment.
• A very special “toddler gym”....built just for them. It is an exciting place for toddlers to stretch and move; develop strong muscles and coordination; and to just have fun.
• Separate toddler playground for play and nature study.
• Nutritious snacks and lunches are provided each day.
• Low child to teacher ratios are maintained.
  Sprouts I 5 to 1
  Sprouts II 7 to 1
  Blossoms 8 to 1
• Regular communication with teachers to keep you informed about your child's day.