Thank you for your interest in our Toddler/Preschool program.

A child’s first early experiences enrich and stimulate future growth. Young children learn more (and faster) during the first 5 years of their lives than over any other 5 year period. It is an accepted fact that children acquire most of their learned development through play: exploring their environment; and observing the people around them. Children need to have the opportunity to be engaged in experiences that are relevant and meaningful to them. Children's play is the essential component of the developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our main objective is to have fun, provide a positive approach to learning, enhance social skills and encourage creative expression. Children will be offered activities that stimulate sensory motor development, language skills, social interaction, creativity, explore their environment, and the linking of concepts to real world experience. We will explore learning adventures that focus on letters, shapes, color and number recognition. We will also offer introduction to Spanish, reading readiness, circle time, supervised computer time, free play, arts and crafts, puzzles, math / science, music / singing, imaginative play, educational toys, sensory experiences and seasonal activities. At no time will a child be pushed toward an accelerated learning rate, and we will not pressure a child to achieve any developmental milestones. Respecting each child and their independent personalities, allows them to grow physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually at his/her own pace. TV/Video programs are not the heart of our daily activities. I believe a child's day holds many exciting opportunities, and as such I would rather not have them depend on the existence of television. Any exceptions will be limited to educational / family approved viewing

Outdoor Activities

Weather permitting we enjoy outdoor adventures and play everyday at Toddler Time. Observing nature through a child's eyes can be an amazing experience; from their reaction when witnessing seeds planted have begun new growth; discovering the birds nesting in our backyard have become 'parents'; and lets not forget the way they learn to be gentle from trying to pick up ants!

Activities may include: daily back yard play, sand/water table, bike/toy riding, neighborhood walks, hikes, gardening, summer water play (sprinkler, wading pool) , various sports.