Toddler Program
They’re on the move! We have a safe and fun environment for toddlers to explore.
Everything in our toddler program is designed for little explorers. That’s because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day.
Toddler Program Sample Daily Activities:
Morning
Arrival and breakfast
OPEN – 8:30 A.M.
It’s so nice to see everyone this morning! As children arrive, they are welcomed by smiling teachers. They can eat breakfast and play quietly while they wait for their friends to arrive.
Group time
8:30 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.
The start to our day is when we come together as a group to welcome each other and talk briefly about the day's planned events. We will also do things like read a book out loud or sing a song!
Activity
9:15 A.M. – 9:45 A.M.
Activity centers are an important part of our classrooms. This is where kids can play and explore on their own, or work together on a theme-related activity led by a teacher.
Morning snack
9:45 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
It’s time to have a quick healthy snack before we begin our outdoor play.
Outdoor play
10:15 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
It’s time to go outside! Mostly little ones play on their own, using their imaginations. Outdoor time can also be part of our daily themed activity.
Lunch
11:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
Time to wash our hands, help set tables, and get ready to eat lunch!
Free play
11:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Play a little till nap time
Afternoon
Rest time
12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Ssshh … it’s quiet time. Most children will nap, but if they wake up (or if they never quite get to sleep), they can select different quiet activities, such as looking at books.
Activity
2:00 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.
Kids come back to activity centers to play and explore on their own or do a theme-related activity led by a teacher.
Afternoon snack
2:45 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
They’ll have a nutritious snack like apples and seed butter.
Outdoor play
3:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
It’s time to go outside again! They might play on their own or participate in a group activity.
Focus activity
3:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
The classroom comes together to do a group activity! This can happen either inside or outside the classroom.
Group time
4:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Every afternoon, we gather as a group to talk about the day's events as well as any special events planned for the following day. Other activities could include a read-aloud or a song.
Activity and pick-up
4:30 P.M. – CLOSE
It’s time for pick-up! After a busy day together, children are given the space and time to explore and play in the activity centers on their own.