Infants & Toddlers

The HIVE (Bees) classroom is designed for children aged 6 weeks through 1 year. The primary focus is on positive and loving care in a safe nurturing environment of support and trust, along with an emphasis on sensory and fine motor experiences such as finger painting, hand and foot prints, painting with sponges, crayons, splashing in water, visual/tactile/auditory sensory bottles- and of course, bubbles! We also sing songs and read books together.  We will also work on gross motor experiences such as on sitting, crawling, standing, and walking- as well as sitting at a table when the child is ready. The children have opportunities to interact with children their own age and make choices during play. We make every effort to follow each child's individual schedule and nap times, and do serve lunch for those who are ready. There is outside time as well on a shaded age-appropriate infant-toddler dedicated playground.  

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The WOODLAND (Hedgies) classroom is for children aged 1 to 2 years old and designed to build on the foundation started in the Hive. There will be many more opportunities for sensory exploration and fine motor development through crafts and artistic activities. We will work on sitting at the table together for meals and activities, and practice group experiences like circle time, music time, and story time- which are designed to promote further understanding of language and speech development.  The children will also have opportunities make choices during play, and practice social skills such as sharing, listening, and taking turns. We serve lunch family style in the classroom, as well as practice with utensils.  Nap time is provided on age appropriate cots. There is outside/gross motor play time as well on a shaded age-appropriate infant-toddler dedicated playground.