ProgramToddler
For children ages 19 month - 36 Months
The Montessori approach to learning is the foundation of our educational program, guiding how we support and nurture your toddler’s growth and development.
Emphasizing Care
In our Montessori toddler environment, we provide thoughtful care while encouraging independence, allowing each child to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.
What is the Toddler Program?
A Montessori toddler program at Horizon Montessori Childcare is designed to support your child’s growth through hands-on learning, individualized care, and a focus on building independence. In a nurturing and stimulating environment, toddlers engage in activities that foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.Â
Our Montessori-trained educators guide each child at their own pace, allowing them to explore, discover, and develop confidence while building essential skills for lifelong learning. Through purposeful activities, we encourage curiosity, creativity, and a strong sense of responsibility, ensuring every child thrives.
How does your Toddler spend their day?
At Horizon Montessori Childcare, your toddler’s day is thoughtfully designed to balance guided learning, independent exploration, and nurturing care. The day begins with a warm welcome and a sense of community, where your toddler will engage in group activities that foster social interaction and emotional development. Throughout the day, toddlers explore hands-on, Montessori-inspired activities in key areas, including:
- Practical life tasks
- Sensory exploration
- Language development
- Creative expression
Outdoor playtime offers enriching physical activities that promote coordination, balance, and teamwork. Quiet time and rest periods are also an integral part of the day, ensuring your toddler has the opportunity to recharge and stay refreshed for the remainder of their day.
Join us for a toddler tour
Tours are held most Monday to Saturday between 9:30 am to 5:30 pm by appointment only.
OUR CURRICULUMGoals for our Toddler Program
A tradition of caring is our approach for all our families and children at Horizon Montessori Childcare.Our approach places equal emphasis on each child’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive growth.
Language
Our activities are rooted in the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes experiential learning and self-directed exploration. By allowing your toddler to interact with their environment, we encourage them to make meaningful connections between words and real-life experiences. Each activity is carefully crafted to align with each toddler’s developmental stage, ensuring that learning is both accessible and enjoyable. Whether your child is naming parts of the body, retrieving objects, or matching images to cards, every task is a step towards building a robust vocabulary and a solid foundation for future academic success.
Social Activity
Our approach encourages your toddler to explore social interactions through structured play, group activities, and daily routines. By providing opportunities for your child to engage with their peers, educators, and environment, we help them build confidence, empathy, and cooperation skills. These experiences not only enhance communication but also teach essential life skills such as patience, sharing, and understanding emotions.
Practical Life Activities
By incorporating practical life activities into daily routines of your child, we create an environment where your toddler feels empowered to take care of themselves and their surroundings. These foundational skills not only enhance independence but also prepares your toddler for future academic learning by strengthening their ability to focus, follow sequences, and complete tasks with confidence.At Horizon Montessori Childcare, we celebrate each step of your child's journey toward independence, knowing that these early experiences build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success. Through practical life activities, we nurture capable, confident, and responsible young learners.
Cognitive Skills
Our Montessori toddler activities support cognitive development by engaging children in hands-on experiences that promote critical thinking and problem-solving. Through activities such as matching, assembling, tracing, and observing, toddlers enhance their concentration, creativity, and independence, building a strong foundation for future learning.
Motor Skills
Here at Horizon Montessori Childcare, we strive to create toddler activities that support the development of motor skills. Through activities such as transferring, clipping, stringing, wrapping, and more, your toddlers enhance their hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and independence. These engaging experiences lay the groundwork for physical growth and skill development in a nurturing environment.
Sensory Abilities
Our Montessori-trained educators are dedicated to creating activities that promote and enhance your child’s sensory abilities. Through hands-on experiences that engage the visual, aural, olfactory, and tactile senses, we provide opportunities for exploration and discovery. These activities help your toddler develop a deeper understanding of the world around them, while fostering their curiosity, attention to detail, and sensory awareness.
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