* Program transitions are based on ability, not age.

The Toddler Room has a child-oriented, individualized approach to foster each child's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth and development. Quiet activities include stories, puzzles, painting, water play and quiet one-to-one play interactions. Active activities include block play, wheel toys, rocking horses, climbing ramp, outdoor playground play, walks and active participation in songs and games.

Our staff look to the children for cues as to what they may want or need to be doing. We understand that toddlers are constantly learning through exploration of their environment, so much of the day is spent allowing the children to make choices among a variety of options. Each child's unique development is respected, and activities are provided based on individual differences in tempo, style and approach. Education of children is a constant process of interaction based on the belief that everything we do with the children is education.

General Information

In the Toddler Room, we provide the following:

• A stimulating environment, which includes the rotation of classroom supplies and materials.
• Close communication with parents.
• A room designed for open exploration, with low, open shelves that allow for easy access to materials.
• Art, music and sensory experiences daily.
• Opportunities for daily fine and large motor development.
• Modeling and reinforcement of language skills.
• Nurturing, developmentally appropriate interactions.
• Toilet training to complement family efforts and child readiness (a child-size toilet is available, in addition to changing tables).
• Opportunities for toddlers to interact with siblings enrolled in other classrooms.
• Parent-teacher conferences two times per year.

* Program transitions are based on ability, not age.

The Preschool Room is based on a child-oriented, individualized approach to offer each child the opportunity to develop his or her unique potential. We provide opportunities for each child to explore, experience and discover his or her world, promoting developmental progress within a context of safety, security and trust.

To support and enhance physical development, experiences that promote emerging skills and utilize the full range of the child's physical capabilities are part of the daily routine. To foster each child's intellectual growth, our staff assists preschoolers in enhancing their abilities to acquire, organize and utilize information from the environment in increasingly complex ways. Every child is nurtured and supported to enable him or her to develop a positive, trusting attitude toward others and a secure sense of self. Education of children is a constant process of interaction based on the belief that everything we do with the children is education.

General Information

In the Preschool Room, we provide the following:

• A stimulating environment with activity areas that enhance learning. Learning supplies and materials are rotated frequently.
• Close communication with parents.
• Large- and small-group activities daily.
• Mixed-age groups, which foster a sense of community, with older and younger children working together.
• Art, music and sensory experiences daily.
• Opportunities for daily fine and large motor development.
• Emphasis on socialization and problem-solving skills.
• Encouragement with toilet training (although it is not required). Child-sized toilets are available, in addition to a changing table.
• Opportunities for preschoolers to interact with siblings enrolled in other classrooms.
• Parent-teacher conferences two times per year.