Toddler Education
Our focus on sensory and cognitive stimulation and development continues in our toddler classrooms.
Toddlers are experiencing the world in exciting new ways as they begin walking, talking, exploring on their own and playing together.
The combination of an enriched learning environment and personalized rather than individualized care helps toddlers learn and grow with confidence. Children learn self help skills and self regulating skills that build self-esteem to support successful social skills in the years ahead.
We have lots of toys with bright, vibrant colors that encourage manipulation play and focus on strengthening fine motor skills. Through simple games like peek-a-boo, our loving teachers begin the foundational work for later learning and help infants develop cognitive skills. But we never forget that you are your child’s most important teacher, so we give you daily reports of their routine as well as milestone-reaching moments.
Our infant curriculum is designed for a group setting but focuses on individual care and skill development.
Many wonderful adventures await your child as they grow.
Our toddler rooms provide a fun and flexible environment supporting every child’s need for a balanced day of stimulating activity, quiet time, and small group interaction. Creative expression is vital for emotional development and our learning centers encourage toddlers to find and use the materials, toys, and equipment that encourage different learning concepts. Touch and feel participation increases sensory development and cognitive activities spark their interest.
In addition to our center play and weekly themed activities, we also introduce Spanish and American Sign Language. Our Spanish and American Sign Language classes are taught using a curriculum based on a literacy-rich program of language and cultural instruction enhanced by music and movement.
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER TODDLERS (1 YR OLD) DAILY CLASSROOM SCHEDULE
Activities and activity times vary throughout the day based on the classroom schedule.
Toilet and hand washing occur throughout the day as needed. Care is full-day only – afternoon-only care is not an option we offer.
MORNING SCHEDULE
Learning Centers
Non-Directed Play, Art/Sensory, Language & Library, Small Manipulative/Math, Dramatic Play, Blocks, Science
Morning Snack
Circle Time
Weather, Songs, Shapes, Letters, Theme of the Month Curriculum
Spanish & Sign Language
Learning Centers
Non- Directed Play, Art/Sensory, Language Development, Books and Library, Small Manipulative /Math, Dramatic Play, Blocks
Playground Time
Development of Large Muscles, Coordination, Agility, Cooperative Play, and Social Skills
Lunch
Napping / Rest Time
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE
Wake-Up / Self-Help Skills
Story Time/ Diaper Time
Music and Movement
Singing, Listening, and Rhymes / Diaper Time
Snack/Story Time
Playground Time
Development of Large Muscles, Coordination, Agility, Cooperative Play, and Social Skills very
Learning Centers
Non-Directed Play, Art/Sensory, Language & Library, Small Manipulative / Math, Dramatic Play, Blocks, Science
Small Group Activities
Group Activity: Planned Curriculum, Phonics & Reading, Group Read-Aloud, Sensory, Art, Small Manipulative /Math Blocks, Shapes, Ordering, Matching, Hands on Number Discovery