"Children See Magic Because They Look for It"
- Christopher Moore
Our classrooms are designed for your children to foster their independence and learn about the world around them while safely exploring its boundaries.
We have two programs for toddlers at different stages of development and emotional growth. While we take more than age into account while determining placement, most children in the pre-toddler program are 14 months to 2.5 years old. Most children in the toddler program are between 2 and 3 years old.
TODDLER CARE PROGRAMS
Our pre-toddler program starts at around 14 months up to 2.5 years and our toddler program is around 2-3. There are several factors we take into consideration when choosing your child's classroom or deciding if they are ready for the next one. We take the whole child into consideration besides their age, we also look at where they are at developmentally and emotionally. The pre-toddler ratio is 5 children : 1 provider and the toddler classroom is 7 children : 1 provider.
- Age-appropriate curriculum, utilizing weekly and monthly themes
- Daily updates on your baby that you receive in real time via the app BRIGHTWHEEL
- Designated areas for different learning centers and various activities
- Teacher and child-directed activities and play
- A daily schedule that introduces the concept of routine
- Mindful transitions
- Modeling and encouraging positive peer interaction
- Outside time
- Music and Movement
- Circle Time
- Gross and fine motor activities
- Developmentally appropriate sensory experiences
- Language-based activities, including books and story time
We begin a portfolio for each child shortly after their enrollment that serves as a tool to help track their development and progress in reaching milestones. We complete quarterly assessments using the Maine Roads to Quality Infant and Toddler Guidelines.
