The Toddler Room days are filled with lots of laughter, learning and lots of exploration.  You will receive a weekly lesson plan showing activities and themes we have planned. Your child’s daily schedule is posted in the classroom. We have a picture schedule for the children to use. We use the Toddlers Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood as a guide. The center is part of the Keystone STARS program.  The children have opportunities for art, music, and science experiences. When you pick up your child at the end of the day, your child’s teacher will give you a daily chart. This chart will tell you about meals eaten, number of diaper changes or potty times, length of nap time, a note if supplies are needed, and a summary of your child’s day. We also have a daily message board outside the classroom. 

Each child will have his/her own locker in the room. We ask that you keep at least two changes of seasonal clothes and diapers in the locker at all times. Please supply one box of wipes at the beginning of each month. The children take their naps on a cot in the room and will need a sheet (portable crib or twin), blanket and a favorite “sleepy-time” item. These items will be sent home once a week for you to wash and return. If your child has a special “security” item, such as a blanket, stuffed animal or doll, we encourage you to send it in with him/her.  

Healthy snacks, milk and juice are provided by the Center.  The teachers eat lunch and snacks with the children, modeling good table manners. When you arrive in the morning, please place your child’s labeled lunch box or bag in the refrigerator. 

                                                7:00-8:00       Breakfast

                                                7:00-9:00       Centers/Free Play 

(Sand table, play dough, puzzles, cars, play houses, kitchen, dress up items are some of the materials available.  Materials and toys are rotated on a regular basis.)

                                                9:00-9:15       Wash hands and snack

                                                9:15-10:00     Play court and walk (Muscle room if raining)

                                              10:00-10:15     Bathroom and diaper changes 

                                              10:15-10:45     Music/Art/Science Activity

                                              10:45-11:00     Walk (outside or inside)

                                              11:00-11:30     Stories/Free Play

                                              11:30-12:15     Wash hands and Lunch

                                              12:15-12:30     Bathroom and Diaper changes

                                              12:30-2:30       Nap time (Early risers may read books or use
                                                                          quiet floor or table activities.)

                                                2:30-2:45      Bathroom and diaper changes

                                                2:45-3:00      Wash hands and Snack

                                                3:00-3:30      Free Play/Centers

                                                3:30-4:00      Play court

                                               4:00-4:15      Walk

                                               4:15-4:30      Bathroom/Diaper Change

                                              4:30-6:00      Free Play/Centers/Stories/Clean up

We have a picture schedule for the children to use so they can see what is next in their day.