Welcome to Our Toddler Program

Where Curiosity Sparks Discovery and Social Growth

Our Toddler program is built on a simple philosophy: children learn best by doing, moving, and actively experimenting. We nurture the social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional development of every toddler in a vibrant, play-based environment.

Why Choose Our Toddler Program?

  • Immersive, Hands-On Classrooms: Our environment is packed with physical learning opportunities, from dynamic block centers and dramatic play setups to specialized art, puzzle, and sensory spaces.

  • Specialized Arts Enrichment: Throughout the year, specialized instructors visit our classrooms to provide enriching weekly experiences in yoga, music, visual arts, clay, and cooking.

  • Outdoor & Gross Motor Play: Toddlers have massive physical energy, which is why a large portion of their day is dedicated to moving, exploring, and building coordination on our state-of-the-art playground.

  • The Warmth of Jewish Tradition: Jewish culture and melody are woven into the fabric of our daily routine. From beautiful background music to specialized Friday Shabbat stations, we build a loving spiritual foundation.

Meet Our Classrooms

🐦 Robin’s Class (Emerging 2-Year-Olds)

Once children have learned to walk and are developmentally ready, they transition from the infant room into a nurturing environment focused on exciting new milestones.

  • Independent Transitions: Toddlers smoothly move from a crib to a cot for naptime, learn to sit at tables for meals, and begin successfully following 1- to 3-step directions.

  • Individualized Nurturing: Every student receives the individual love, attention, and care required during this critical, rapid growth period.

  • Sensory & Rhythmic Development: Children develop creativity through hands-on activities like painting and play dough, while building coordination during daily music and movement times.

  • Friday Shabbat Station: Every Friday, the dramatic play area transforms into a Shabbat station, allowing children to physically experience the warmth of Jewish traditions through play.

🪶 Blue Jays Class (Emerging 3-Year-Olds)

In the Blue Jays room, play-based learning evolves into targeted, center-based skill-building, with a crucial focus on shifting from parallel play into cooperative group friendships.

  • Center-Based Learning: Children explore core concepts across specialized classroom stations:

    • Math & Logic: Sorting and building in the Block Center.

    • Vocabulary & Communication: Roleplaying in the Dramatic Play Center.

    • Fine Motor & Curiosity: Solving puzzles and experimenting in the Science/Sensory Centers.

    • Pre-Reading: Developing foundational skills in the Literacy Center.

  • Dual-Language Circles: Students enjoy two distinct daily circle times—one in English and one in Hebrew—featuring songs, stories, and activities designed to build reading readiness.

  • Daily Judaic Enrichment: Children learn the Hebrew alphabet, sing Jewish songs, discover the joy of Mitzvahs, and participate in festive holiday preparations.

Sample Day
8:15-8:30             Arrival
8:30-8:45             Breakfast/diaper changes
8:45-9:00             Morning greeting circle
9:00-10:00           Outdoor/gross motor play
10:00-10:15        Snack/diaper changes  
10:15-11:15        Centers/Art and Sensory activities
11:15-11:30        Davening/Hebrew Music
11:30-12:00         Lunch/diaper check/prepare for nap
12:00-2:15           Nap
2:15-2:35             Snack
2:35-2:55             Diaper check/Free Play
3:00-3:30             Gross Motor/enrichment class (art, yoga, music)
3:30-4:00             Free Play/Diaper check
4:00-6:00             Extended Day