Toddler House
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Growing Curious, Capable Toddlers Every Day
Our Toddler House is a warm, joyful place where your child’s first steps toward independence and confidence begin. Designed for little learners aged 12 months to 3 years, this program nurtures curiosity, movement, and emerging language skills in a safe, loving environment.
Every activity and material supports your toddler’s growing body and mind, from strengthening motor skills to encouraging self-care like dressing and toilet training. At Bay Farm, toddlers build trust and joy in learning while developing the foundations they’ll carry through every stage of their education.
Enrollment Options
| Schedule | Half-Day | Full Day |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Monday - Wednesday | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Thursday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
A Classroom Rich with Hands-On Learning Areas
During a typical day, toddlers explore independently and engage with peers in a carefully prepared environment. Our experienced teachers thoughtfully adjust the classroom to meet each child’s unique developmental needs. Children choose freely from a variety of hands-on materials, thoughtfully organized into five distinct learning areas designed to foster growth across key skills:
Practical Life
- Helps develop life skills such as self-care, independence, and responsibility
- Helps develop student’s fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration
- Provides a sense of order and structure, which can help toddlers feel secure and confident. By engaging in practical life activities, toddlers gain a sense of purpose and accomplishment, which boosts their self-esteem and prepares them for success in future academic and social settings.
Sensorial
- Refines and develop toddlers’ senses, such as touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste.
- Leads to improved perception, discrimination, and identification of sensory information.
- Develops cognitive skills, including memory, attention, and problem-solving.
- Develops language skills as they describe the materials and their experiences
Language
- Encourages early language development
- Supports communication skills by encouraging socialization
- Promotes literacy skills: By introducing toddlers to books and reading materials, the language area can help build a foundation for literacy skills that will be crucial as they continue to grow and develop.
Math & Science
- Encourages the development of basic numerical skills
- Promotes early understanding of mathematical concepts such as quantity, shape, and size
- Helps children learn to count and recognize numbers
- Provides opportunities for hands-on exploration and experimentation with mathematical materials
Art
- Encourages creativity and self-expression
- Develops fine motor skills
- Enhances visual-spatial skills:
- Promotes cognitive and emotional development
*Students must be 12 months by September 1.
See our Toddler House in action.
Schedule a visit and discover how our thoughtfully prepared learning areas support your child’s growth and independence.
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