Toddler Program

Ages 16 months- 33 months old

Welcome to Faith Filled Child Care - Toddler Program! We provide safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where little ones can explore, learn, and grow.

Designed for children ages 16 to 33 months, our program follows a consistent schedule to ensure a sense of security and predictability throughout the day. With a low teacher-to-child ratio of 1:7, each child receives the attention and guidance they need while engaging in age-appropriate activities.

Through play-based learning, interactive experiences, and positive relationships with teachers and peers, toddlers develop essential skills that support their overall growth and development.

Toddler class focuses on:

Songs & Sign Language

Oral Language

Reading

Motor Skills

Sensory Skills

Socialization

Independence

Toddler Highlights

Our program offers a structured yet flexible learning experience tailored to toddlers' developmental needs. Children are grouped by similar developmental stages and are always under direct supervision, ensuring their safety and comfort.

Activities vary from quiet to active, indoors to outdoors, and teacher-directed to child-initiated, encouraging exploration and curiosity. Through hands-on experiences, toddlers learn to ask questions, try new ideas, and take pride in their efforts. These activities also help build positive self-esteem, fostering confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills while expanding their physical and intellectual abilities.

Parents stay connected through real-time updates on our app, including meal and snack times, restroom breaks, photos, and activity highlights. Our program focuses on social-emotional development, helping children build meaningful relationships with teachers, staff, and peers in a warm and caring environment.

The Toddler Room

Step into our inviting learning spaces at FFCC, thoughtfully designed for your toddler’s exploration and growth. Our rooms boast toddler-sized tables and chairs, creating an atmosphere that encourages interactive learning. Cozy pillows beckon in book corners, and shelves are adorned with carefully selected toddler toys and engaging sensory activities.

To personalize the experience, each child is assigned their own cubby for personal items and a naptime cot furnished with a sheet, ensuring comfort and a sense of ownership. As parents play an integral role in their child’s routine, providing sippy cups, diapers, wipes, and extra clothes ensures a seamless and familiar experience.

Our rooms are not merely spaces; they are dynamic hubs of learning. Tailored reading, math, science & sensory, and pretend play learning centers cater specifically to toddlers, fostering a holistic educational experience. Each classroom conveniently connects to our outside courtyard, offering easy access to our beautiful outdoor space.

At FFCC, we believe in creating an environment where your toddler can thrive, explore, and learn. Join us in building a foundation for a lifetime of growth and happiness.

A Typical Day

at Faith Filled Child Care for Toddler

The First Hour:

The children are welcomed as they arrive and are given the opportunity to choose activities at the various learning centers. This self-directed play invites the children to explore, discover and learn independently with a wide variety of activities and materials. The learning centers include painting, playdough, blocks, puzzles, drawing, water or sand play, dress-up, dramatic areas, books, floor toys and more.

Breakfast Time:

Children wash their hands and join their friends for breakfast. The teachers serve a nutritious breakfast to all the children. Healthy food choices are given to the children such as fruit, vegetables, cereals. (peanut free). The children enjoy milk and water. We do not serve juice.

Circle Time:

Following a clean-up routine, the children meet on the carpet for Circle Time. A variety of activities are included which reflect the monthly routines. The activities include stories, songs, puppetry, poems, movement, art, crafts discussions and many other ideas to facilitate learning. Circle time concentrates on 5 areas of development: Language, Literacy, Fine & Gross Motor, Sensory & Science, and Cognitive Learning.

Outdoor / Indoor Playtime:

If the weather allows, the children have an active, outdoor play session in our park-like playgrounds. In case of inclement weather, the teachers incorporate gross-motor play through movement activities in our gymnasium, such as dancing, marching, parachute play and more active games.

Lunch / Nap Time / Afternoon Snack:

Catered lunch is delivered to the classrooms. The teachers then serve the meal family style. During this time the teachers stay next to the children and observe encourage their eating habits. Once lunch is finished, the children have their own individual cot on which they rest. Clean cot sheets and blankets are provided. After the children have rested and wake up, each child is given a healthy snack to start their afternoon.

Outdoor / Indoor Play & Story Time:

After snack time, the children have gross motor play time. The teachers take time to read stories, do finger plays, puppets and have interactive sessions with the children. During this time, children also engage in indoor out outdoor play, depending on the weather.

Fine Arts:

The children enjoy Music, Art, Drama, PE & Yoga throughout the week, not only in their homerooms but during their “Specials Class” in the afternoon.

Extras:

In addition to this daily schedule, the teachers incorporate special activities like Bible Class, Chapel Class, Spanish, field trips to our nature trail, and Show and Tell. Parents are always invited to volunteer and participate in the classrooms as well as join us on field trips to our onsite nature trail.