Ages 1 to 2.5 Years.

The Ducklings Room serves children between 12 and 24 months of age and the Monkey Room serves children between 2 and 3 years of age, although this may vary depending on each child’s development. There are three caregivers with a maximum of 12 children. Play activities are designed to encourage stimulation in fine and gross motor development and positive social and emotional interactions. Our days are child driven and by choice. A basic routine is followed and adapted according to children’s needs and moods.

A basic routine is followed and adapted according to the children’s needs and moods. Lessons are derived from both teacher led and child center activities.

Sensory Experiences

  • Water, sand, rice, and corn meal sensory table

  • Bubbles

  • Playdoh

 Social and Emotional Development

  • Following simple rules like “gentle hands” and “quiet voices”

  • Following instructions such as “pick up the toy”

  • Following routines like “let’s wash our hands and then…”

 Fine Motor Development

  • Pouring, sifting, filling, and dumping

  • Simple puzzles

 Gross Motor Development

  • Dancing and marching

  • Crawling, climbing, jumping, and running

 Language Development

  • Reading stories and singing songs

  • Talking and communicating with one another

 Self Help Skills

  • Washing hands

  • Eating and cleaning up independently

  • Taking off and putting on shoes

 Creative Expression

  • Easel, finger, or sponge painting

  • Color with crayons, markers, and chalk