CURRICULUM

A comprehensive, developmentally appropriate method is used where active learning is facilitated by flexible classroom arrangements utilizing interest centers and individualized activities. The teaching staff at Tot's Place utilizes the theories and practices recommended by The Creative Curriculum . Each program has a different set of goals and objectives based on the developmental stage of the children enrolled. Tot's Place staff believes learning is an on-going, life-long process. Our curriculum is based on emergent, child-centered, and play-based activities designed to help children gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.


Infant / Toddler
Each child enrolled in the Infant and Toddler program will be assigned a primary caregiver upon enrollment. Primary caregivers are essential to forming positive relationships between the children and teachers. The primary caregiver assigned to each child is responsible to plan activities for each of the children in the care group based on each child's individual needs. There are six primary goals that guide our interactions with infants and toddlers:
  • To learn about themselves (independence and self-concept)
  • To learn about their feelings (emotions and expressing feelings)
  • To learn about others (sharing, empathy)
  • To learn about communicating (verbal and non verbal)
  • To learn about moving and doing (gross motor, fine motor, eye-hand coordination, & self-help)
  • To acquire thinking skills (cognitive development)

A complete list of goals and objectives for infants and toddlers is attached to the next page. These goals & objectives, along with input from parents guide our planning for each individual child.

General Daily Schedule

The daily schedule for infants and toddlers is based on the individual needs of each child. For planning purposes a general daily schedule has been established. An example of a typical daily schedule is listed below:

 
7:30-8:30   Arrival/Welcome Time
8:30-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-11:30    Child Choice-Time Activities, Large Motor, Outdoor Activities, etc.
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-3:00   Nap Preparation/Naptime, Quiet Activities
3:00-3:30   Snack
3:15-4:30   Child Choice-Time Activities/Free Choice
4:30-5:30   Gross Motor/Outdoor Activities