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Our Toddler Curriculum is based on the principle that children learn best through direct, hands-on experiences with people, objects, events, and ideas.  During this active learning process, Toddlers are encouraged to discover the world around them by exploring and playing. Learning and development are anchored by long-term, trusting relationships with teachers who are close at hand to support the children as they play.

Our lower level area and materials are arranged to promote active learning within a safe, comfortable and secure environment.  The space is divided into areas organized around specific kinds of play and care, such as small toy area, book area, movement area, art area, a cafeteria for meals and 2 bathrooms for diapering and potty training. Most areas are located around the perimeter of the room so the middle space can be used for large-muscle movement.

Our teachers give children a sense of control over the events of the day by planning a predictable yet flexible daily routine. The routine consists of arrivals and departures, choice times, group times, meal times, nap times and outside times. These common daily events are scheduled to accommodate the eating, sleeping, and bodily care cycles of each Toddler.