Toddler Program

The Montessori School for Young Children offers a warm, nurturing Toddler Program designed to support children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years as they begin their journey of independence and discovery.

We offer two schedule options to meet families’ needs:

• Morning-Only Program: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday
  Children may attend three, four, or five mornings per week, though we strongly encourage five mornings to allow your child to fully benefit from the consistency and structure of the Montessori approach.

• Full-Day Program: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
  Families may choose a three, four, or five full-day schedule. Children enrolled in our Toddler Program at either the East Campus or West Campus may attend on a full-day schedule. Each day at 12:00 p.m., full-day students from the East Campus transition to the West Campus, where all Toddler Program students come together for the afternoon portion of the day (12:00–4:00 p.m.). The transition is a simple part of their routine and involves a short walk through MSYC’s outdoor classroom from one building to the other.
  
  

In this thoughtfully prepared environment, toddlers are guided through activities that support fine and gross motor development, promote self-care and care of the environment, and lay the groundwork for future academic learning. The classroom is rich in structure, routine, and opportunities for hands-on exploration, helping children transition naturally from physical and emotional development into early cognitive learning.

Safety and individualized attention are top priorities.

• East Campus Morning Class: 14 students with 3 teachers (Directress: Miss Beth)

• West Campus Morning Class: 14-16 students with 4 teachers (Directress: Miss Lisa)

• Afternoon Portion of Full-Day Program: 16 students with 4 teachers

Due to the high demand for our Toddler Program, there is typically a two-year wait for enrollment. We encourage families to submit a Waitlist Application along with the $25 non-refundable fee as early as possible to be considered for future placement.