toddler and Transitional Programs

Our Toddler Program is an intimate learning environment, designed for children aged 18 months to 47 months old. It is our most supportive classroom environment, as potty-training is optional and is included in the learning process. This Montessori-based program is designed to transition the very young child from a home or "care" environment comfortably into a school program.

Montessori in Miniature

Our Toddler and Transitional classrooms are based on the traditional Montessori classrooms in our school, modified appropriately for the developmental and safety needs of the younger child. The children enrolled in this program move through the same daily routines as the 3 to 6 year-old students enrolled in our Traditional Montessori program. The smaller space and higher student-to-teacher ratio, along with the Montessori-based learning materials, is ideal for this age-group. There are 9 students and 2 teachers in our Toddler Program and 12 students and 2 teachers in our Transitional Program.

Guided Exploration

Like our Preschool/Kindergarten program, the Toddler and Transitional programs offers students learning opportunities in self-care, social interaction, care of the environment, art, sensory exploration, language, math, science and geography.  The materials within the classrooms are selected by the teachers, who change them in response to individual student interest and need, seasonal changes and school outreach focus.

Unique to the Montessori style of education, students are able to progress at a learning pace appropriate to their own individual needs, while still reaping the benefits gained by participating fully in a functional, healthy social group.  As the child grows, they accept increasing levels of personal responsibility for themselves, others and as a member of the school community.  This directly translates to a sense of independence, confidence in being able to learn and pride in one's role within a group. 

Children participating in our Toddler or Transitional Programs have enrollment priority and move easily into our school's Preschool/Kindergarten program.

Program Options

Our Toddler program is available for five full extended days per week. Our Transitional program is available for four half days or five full extended days per week.

Before care options are also available to help meet a variety of family scheduling needs.