Toddler Program
The Toddler Program is for children who are ages 18 months through 36 months of age. Toddlers learn by experiencing the environment through their senses of seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and touching; by physically moving around; and through social interaction. The Toddler Program provides many opportunities for the child to experience and interact with their surroundings while also learning independence skills such as toileting, feeding, and dressing. Social skills are introduced while recognizing that toddlers are in process of acquiring these skills, and may not yet be able to understand the concept of sharing. A morning and afternoon snack is offered daily. Children bring their own lunches each day if eating in the Center.
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Sample Toddler Schedule
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| 7:00-8:30 |
Program opens. Children choose from a variety of activities such as blocks, books, puzzles, art. Children are encouraged to interact socially and build language skills by sharing stories and discussing events in their lives. |
| 8:30-8:45 |
Outside play time |
| 8:45-9:00 |
Diaper change/Potty times |
| 9:00-9:20 |
Prepare and enjoy a snack. |
| 9:20-9:45 |
Literacy Area |
| 9:45-10:30 |
Learning Centers - planned activities to encourage development of social, physical, cognitive, and emotional skills. Children will have the opportunity to experience all areas of curriculum that may include sensory, science, art, language, music, and dramatic play just to name a few. |
| 10:30-11:00 |
Outside play/Large Group Time |
| 11:00-11:30 |
Diaper change/Potty times, and finish last learning center |
| 11:30-11:45 |
Free play |
| 11:50-12:00 |
Clean-up and prepare for lunch, children watch a movie |
| 12:00-12:30 |
Lunch, soft conversation, soft music, clean up space, use restroom, wash hands, quiet activities |
| 12:45-1:00 |
Outdoor play/ large motor/ gross motor activities |
| 1:00-3:00 |
Nap/Rest time; Children rest quietly on cots or sleep |
| 3:00-3:15 |
Snack time |
| 3:15-3:30 |
Quiet play |
| 3:30 |
Clean up, prepare to go outside |
| 3:30-5:00 |
Outdoor activities if weather permits |