Our Toddler Program includes several important elements that work together to support each child's growth. Every area nurtures whole-child development and builds the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
In the toddler classroom, we place a strong focus on social-emotional development. Teachers help children recognize and name their feelings, practice simple turn-taking and feel safe exploring their environment through gentle guidance and modeling. These early experiences build trust and set the stage for healthy relationships.
To build a sense of responsibility and belonging, each child takes part in classroom jobs — such as prayer leader, line leader, boo-boo bag holder, floor sweeper and gardener. Jobs rotate weekly so that every child has the chance to try each role.
Toddlers are surrounded by words, songs, and simple conversations throughout the day. Teachers read aloud, name objects and respond to each child's sounds and gestures, encouraging early communication. This daily interaction builds vocabulary and lays the groundwork for listening and language skills.
Each day begins with a morning meeting, where children hear Bible stories, say the Pledge of Allegiance, talk about the calendar and the date and enjoy a read-aloud together as a class.
Art, music, and movement are woven into each day through centers, outdoor activities and dramatic play. Toddlers explore colors, textures, sounds and simple imaginative play in ways that match their developmental stage. Creative exploration nurtures curiosity, sensory development and self-expression.
Through simple prayers, songs, and gentle guidance, toddlers begin to experience God's love in ways they can feel and understand. These early moments of faith — along with being introduced to God's teachings throughout the day — help build a sense of comfort, belonging and community.
Simple, age-appropriate activities introduce early concepts like counting, colors, shapes, and name recognition, along with cause and effect. Children also build fine motor skills through sensory play and hands-on exploration. Learning is playful and flexible, following each child's individual pace and interests and a predictable daily routine helps toddlers feel secure, confident, and ready to explore.