YCC program
offer a curriculum that emerges from each child’s unique skills and interests. Our team and the environment are prepared with that in mind. Based on daily observations, teachers introduce new materials and activities that pique curiosity and stimulate learning. Learning objectives for your child at this age include developing skills such as language, concentration, problem solving, visual discrimination, and physical coordination. At all levels of toddler care, we believe that clear communications between the teacher and the parents is essential for the child’s well-being but this is particularly important during the toddler years when children reach and surpass so many milestones in their development.
We use an email notification program to keep you up to date, daily, on your child’s activities, explorations, accomplishments, and care. Teachers are well-qualified to observe and respect the individual needs and temperaments of each child.
The routines of everyday living are the foundation of Montessori Infant & Toddler programs. The daily toddler schedule is intentionally unobtrusive and provides plenty of opportunities for learning, cuddling, napping, or socializing. Children spend their day in a mix of individual and group activities. Each day includes time for games, activities, songs, stories, sound cards, art and music. Activities promote independence, order, coordination, and concentration, as well as support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. These learning activities include:
- Self-care:
washing, dressing, toileting, and eating, according to each child’s individual capacity
- Care of the environment:
cleaning, food preparation and food service; plant care and animal care
- Large-motor activities (indoors and out):
walking, climbing, running, jumping, balancing, climbing steps, and more
- Fine-motor skills:
reaching, grasping, picking up objects, transferring objects, using tools and utensils, doing art work
- Language:
naming objects, describing actions and intentions, discussing pictures, conversation, music, and singing
- Social skills:
developing manners through interactions with peers, teachers, and adult-led small group games
Also, all materials are sanitized several times a week to prevent the spread of germs. Personal items such as nap pads, diapers, and spare clothing are stored separately for each child.