We believe consistency and communication are essential to quality care. So is holding, rocking, singing, reading and sensory experiences. We work closely with you to make sure your child’s day at the center reflects the loving care you provide at home. Through play we encourage stimulation in large and small muscle development, verbal and cognitive development, and positive social and emotional interaction. Your child will feel loved and secure in our nurturing environment.

The toddler program serves nineteen to twenty-nine month olds with an average of six children per teacher. By actively exploring different learning centers, toddlers learn to make choices, play cooperatively and begin to assume responsibility by putting away toys and materials. We encourage emergent language and signing as ways to communicate needs and settle conflicts. Through example, positive guidance and an appropriate environment, children thrive and learn with no more than the usual small upsets. The toddler rooms are arranged to encourage learning through play. The children enjoy open ended group projects such as painting, collaging, and making play dough, as well as sensory tables.

This program is designed to help children make the transition from the toddler program to a Pre-K setting. The room is set-up for newly potty-trained children with small toilets and sinks. Children are taught self-help skills such as changing their clothes after an accident, zipping coats, and serving themselves during meals. The activities focus on cooperative play, creative expression, and learning through play. They participate in short circle times where stories, finger-plays, singing and sharing give the teacher time to model and teach social skills.

RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS ENSURE INTEREST AND ENGAGEMENT: Meaningful experiences with classic literature, active story-telling & rhyme; Science and math concepts through integrative indoor & outdoor experiences; Social skills to prepare your child for Kindergarten and beyond; Every aspect of the curriculum is infused with an artistic expressive opportunity; Concepts are tangible and relative to real work; Experiential Learners have opportunities for active expression; Arts and academics mix to achieve a multi-layered approach.