Infant/Toddlers

Thoughtfully designed classrooms and guided play align with state standards to nurture key early skills.

Nurturing Beginnings with Gentle Care for Infants & Toddlers

Our toddler program is based on a child’s development of learning through play. Play is viewed as the cornerstone of our curriculum. Our toddlers are increasingly mobile and interested in practicing their motor skills. Toddlers are experiencing the world with unlimited energy, enthusiasm and curiosity as they learn to walk, talk and explore on their own. Our rooms are designed to enable our toddler to move about on their own, to explore and test their surroundings. On a daily basis our toddlers are given the opportunity to explore materials and participate in a variety of simulating experiences including, art, music, language development, pre-math skills, nature and dramatic play.

Our primary goal is for your child to feel safe and secure, with our comfortable and predictable care. Our toddler program provides your child with a clean, bright environment, with well trained and caring staff.

Safe Exploration for Toddler Growth and Independence

At New Horizons our program supports these developmental needs by providing lots of opportunities for exploration and self-sufficiency in a safe environment which allows plenty of independent and explorative opportunities. We strive to create an environment that is fulfilling, enriching and supporting of all possible learning and growing opportunities as well as understanding the developmental needs of children 12 months to 24 months.

Our toddler curriculum is designed for a group setting but focuses on individual care and skill development. We recognize that toddlers develop at different rates and have different interest. Our small group size and appropriate teacher-child ratios allow for meeting the individual needs of each child.

Your child’s daily schedule will include:

Sensory Activities:

Children engage in a variety of tactile experiences—playdough, finger painting, and water table play—interacting with textures, feely books, art mediums, and sensory toys daily.

Speech and Language Development:

Through age-appropriate stories, simple songs, and nursery rhymes, children practice following directions, identifying familiar objects, and imitating sounds, fostering early speech and language skills.

Music and Movement:

Children sing simple songs, shake rattles, and move to music, enjoying rhythm games, dance activities, and instrument play that enhance listening, coordination, and musical awareness.

Small and Large Muscle Motor Development:

Daily tasks include stacking blocks, painting with brushes, and self-feeding, while gross motor activities like crawling, standing, walking and ball play strengthen muscles and coordination.

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Outdoor Play Area:

In our secure, shaded outdoor area, toddlers observe nature, climb age-appropriate structures, engage in imaginative play, and build social skills while developing balance and confidence.

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