It is our belief that through active, hands-on learning experiences, a child is able to develop in social, physical, intellectual, cognitive and emotional domains; what we refer to as the “SPICE” of life.Teachers plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum that is integrated into the areas of creative art, gross and fine motor skills, literacy and dramatic play.All of these promote positive social interactions.Our classrooms offer age appropriate materials that allow children to work at their own pace and at their own level.We provide and maintain a classroom setting that is emotionally secure, supportive and planned for independence.Taking initiative, assuming responsibility, self help skills and decision making will be encouraged at all times to promote a child’s self esteem and confidence. While we believe strongly that all children learn through play, we understand that our 2’s have very different needs than our 5's.As the children get older, they will have ample time to play and discover but our curriculum is specifically designed to start the children on an academic plan by our pre-k class.
As many studies have shown, children of the same age will not necessarily develop and learn at the same rate. Our classrooms provide the means for active learning, giving children many opportunities to work at their own pace and on their own level. Ultimately, this allows each child to attain success in all areas of their development as they are ready. Children naturally touch, feel, smell, observe and investigate almost everything that comes within their reach. They are explorers and our teachers will follow their lead to stimulate each child’s natural curiosity.
We provide and maintain a classroom setting that is emotionally secure, supportive and planned for independence. We want each child’s preschool experience to be a positive one, filled with activities that are both challenging and rewarding. Our program is aimed at teaching a child how to think, rather than what to think and seeks to develop eager and confident life-long learners.
It is our goal to nurture each child in all developmental areas, thereby helping them develop to their fullest potential. Given a wide variety of multi-level materials and a choice of learning centers, the children will be free to explore, experiment, investigate and communicate, stimulating their thinking and learning processes. Taking initiative, assuming responsibility, and making choices will be encouraged at all times allowing each child to become an independent thinker and gain self confidence.
We encourage parents to talk with teachers or the administrative team with questions or comments regarding our school and how it can best serve your child.
At Toddler Time, our creative curriculum focuses on thematic units. Through our curriculum, we will work towards helping your child achieve the most from their preschool experience and gain self confidence through a multisensory approach to learning. Preschool children are well prepared to enter Kindergarten and work with the "Handwriting Without Tears" curriculum, which is taught in the local school system. As we progress through the school year, some of our objectives are:
Given properly trained staff, a developmentally appropriate curriculum will be provided 100% of the time.
Given the well-rounded curriculum, the physical, social and emotional needs of the child will be met 100% of the time.
Given current information, opportunities for parent involvement and education will be available at the discretion of the teacher.
Given current information, opportunity for staff training and educational advancement will be available at the discretion of the Executive Director.
Given the use of proper sanitation 100% of the time, the spread of infection to children and staff members will be controlled to a minimum.
Given an appropriate learning environment, positive redirection, positive reinforcement and prevention will be practiced 100% of the time.
Given age-appropriate materials, the child will acquire learning and problem solving skills to the satisfaction of the teacher.
Given proper materials and experiences, the child will expand logical thinking skills to the satisfaction of the teacher.
Given a stimulating environment, the child will acquire concepts and information leading to a fuller understanding of the world around him 100% of the time.
Given different dramatic play centers, the child will demonstrate skills in dramatic play 100% of the time.
Given proper dialog skills through stories and songs, the child will expand verbal communication skills 100% of the time.
Given an assortment of books, the child will develop pre-reading skills to the satisfaction of the teacher.
Given appropriate art materials, the child will acquire pre-writing skills to the satisfaction of the teacher.
Given a positive environment, the children will experience a sense of high self-esteem 100% of the time.
Given a stimulating environment, the child will exhibit a positive attitude toward life 100% of the time.
Given group activities, the child will demonstrate cooperative pro-social behavior 100% of the time.
Given outdoor play, the child will enhance his gross motor skills 100% of the time.
Given tactile toys, the child will enhance and refine his gross motor skills 100% of the time.
Given the opportunity, the child will use all 5 senses in his learning experiences 100% of the time.
23 Park Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 Tel: (203) 972-3111 Fax: (203) 972-3125 Office@ToddlerTimeNS.org
