The Toddler Program
To be a toddler is to be curious, so following their lead, we encourage the child to explore fully. Activities are positioned around the room, each with a particular theme, skill, or subject of value to toddler development. Imaginative play activities and learning materials appeal to the child's sense of wonder and investigation. Outdoor play and daily walks are an important part of the day, as are reading and quiet play. Our teachers provide respect, tenderness, and warmth that allow the children to blossom. There is ample space for physical activity and exploration.
Basic Toddler Classroom Daily Schedule
Routine care (feeding, diapers, washing up, etc.) and naps occur as needed
Routine care (feeding, diapers, washing up, etc.) and naps occur as needed
- 7:30am - 9:00am: Daycare time / Children arriving
- 9:00 am - 9:25 am: Montessori Work time
- 9:25 am - 9:30 am: Clean up
- 9:30 am - 9:45 am: Circle time: songs and stories
- 9:45 am - 10:00 am: Morning Snack
- 10:00 am - 10:45 am: Montessori Work time (During this time, all children are invited into the bathroom to have a diaper change and/or use the toilet)
- 10:45 am - 10:50 am: Clean up
- 10:50 am - 11:35 am: Outside / Walk / Gross Motor Activities
- 11:35 am - 11:45 am: Wash hands / Circle time
- 11:45 am - 12:20 pm: Lunch (As children finish lunch, they are invited into the bathroom to have a diaper change and/or use the toilet)
- 12:20 pm - 2:00 pm: Rest time (Awake children may quietly look at books at 1:45 pm; sleeping children are allowed to rest until they wake up, unless a parent requests otherwise)
- 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Quiet Activities (Children are invited into the bathroom to have a diaper change and/or use the toilet)
- 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm: Afternoon Snack
- 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm: Clean up / Continue Bathroom time
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Daycare time / Children departing
- (At 3:30 pm, children play outside when weather permits)
- (At 4:45 pm, all remaining children are invited to have a diaper change and/or use the toilet)