Nurturing Early Learners Through Play and Discovery
Our toddler care program in Brooklyn, New York for children ages 12 to 24 months is designed to nurture your child’s development during one of the most transformative stages of early childhood. At this age, toddlers are eager to explore their environment, test their independence, and build foundational social, motor, and language skills. Our curriculum is intentionally crafted to meet these developmental milestones through hands-on learning and child-initiated activities that encourage discovery and expression.
Every day at our center is structured with love, care, and a strong educational purpose. Children engage in age-appropriate projects that spark curiosity and build confidence, while weekly teacher-guided topics provide consistency and structure. The environment is rich with opportunities to move, create, and interact—all while maintaining a routine that provides toddlers with the stability they need.
In this classroom, we value every child’s unique pace of learning. That’s why we maintain a flexible yet consistent routine that supports toilet training, self-feeding, sensory play, and communication development. As toddlers begin to form friendships and understand social boundaries, our caregivers model positive behavior and guide them through new experiences with empathy and support.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY
| Development of Language (In French and English) | Physical Well-Being, Health, and Motor Development | Social and Emotional Development | Approaches to Learning | Cognition and General Knowledge |
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| Receptive vocabulary Expressive vocabulary Grammar/Syntax Comprehension Listening skills |
Gross motor skills Fine motor skills Sensorimotor skills Daily Physical and Living skills |
Interactions with adults (shows affection for adults through facial expressions) Interactions with peers (shows enjoyment with other children by watching them) Adaptive social behavior ( recognizes that certain adult actions are associated with expected behavior) Curiosity (shows interest by exploring, manipulating, or staring at new objects in the environment) Initiative ( selects a book, toy, or item from several |
Curiosity (shows interest by exploring, manipulating, or staring at new objects in the environment) Initiative ( selects a book, toy, or item from several options |
Awareness of cause and effectProblem-solving Number and sense operations Scientific Thinking Scientific Knowledge History Geography |
CURRICULUM COMPONENTS
- Numerous age-appropriate, children-initiated projects
- Age-appropriate core topics are selected by the teachers weekly
PARENTS-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
- “Meet the Teachers” Night (Mid-September)
- Parent-Teachers conferences twice a year (along with 2 report cards)
- Parent-School communication app
- Educational reports and pictures are sent daily
- Parents’ board
PRINCIPLES & PHILOSOPHY
- Positive Reinforcement only
- Beyond our high learning expectations for our students, their safety and well-being are our number one priority
- Educational routines and programs may be adapted to fit individual needs
- Physical activity is an important part of our daily routine
Toddlers Program
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AGE GROUP
12-24 months
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Class Size
10
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Class Duration
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 8:00am – 6:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Staff
1 French Native Speaker, 1 English Native Speaker
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Ready to give your child a nurturing, growth-focused environment? Contact us now to learn more about our programs or schedule a tour. We’re excited to be a part of their early learning journey!
