Toddler 2-3

 - Ages 2 years to 3 years -

7:1 Child to Teacher Ratio

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The Toddler room was created with the intent of it being a “transition” room for children between woddler and preschool age. The Toddler room children engage in activities that are more complex in nature compared to the Woddler (1-2) room.

 

Communication skills are emphasized in this room due to the leaps in language development that occur during the second year of life. Social development is emphasized as play becomes more cooperative in nature toward three years of age. The physical development of older two and young three year olds is such that they are engaged in more complex gross and fine motor activities. Interest in pretend play is supported by the use of more complex dramatic play props than used in the 1-2 room (for playing work and family roles, and animals). 

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Teachers facilitate the development of these skills by providing and maintaining a wide variety of appropriate materials, activity areas, pets and other equipment. As attention spans grow, time is set aside before lunch and in the late afternoon for a short group time (songs, stories, discussions). Toddlers are at a stage of independence and limit testing. The one to seven ratio provides the means for teachers to maintain a proper balance of freedom of activity and decision making, and adherence to the “rules”: respect your property, yourself, and others. 

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Toilet training usually occurs in the Toddler room. We take a relaxed approach and find that interest in participating with peers combined with positive reinforcement by adults is a sufficient motivator for most children. We also make sure you follow the methods you are using at home for toilet training to the best of our abilities.