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Ages 1 year – 2 years

Toddler Program

Big feelings, bigger discoveries.

A play-based, STEAM-rich, emergent curriculum that follows your toddler's curiosity, with a big outdoor playground and an AM snack, hot lunch and PM snack included every day. Open 8 AM – 5:30 PM, year-round, in San Francisco's Richmond District.

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Ages
1 – 2 years
Teacher ratio
1:4
One teacher for every 4 toddlers
Open
8:00 – 5:30
Mon – Fri · year-round · full & part time
Meals
Included
AM snack, hot lunch & PM snack every day
Outdoors
Big playground
Outdoor play every day
Tuition
From $3,400/mo
Full time; extended $3,600
Toddlers painting together at a low table
Toddlers drawing with chalk on the playground wall
Two toddlers carrying buckets across the Wonder Years School playground
Two toddlers looking out the classroom window together
Tuition

Laying the foundation for future learning.

We know you care about your child’s future. That’s why we offer you the freedom to choose the right program for them. Part-time and half-time options are available — contact us for more info.

Questions about tuition or availability? Get in touch

Full time

$3,400per month

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Year-round program
  • AM snack, hot lunch and PM snack included every day

Extended

Full day

$3,600per month

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

  • Year-round program
  • AM snack, hot lunch and PM snack included every day

Request a tour

Share a few details, then pick a time that suits you.

In-person and virtual tours. We’ll only use your details to arrange your visit.

About the program

Discovery, one wobbly step at a time.

1:4Teacher to child ratioOne teacher for every 4 children

Welcome to our Toddler Daycare Program, where we nurture and celebrate each child's unique developmental journey. Our program is thoughtfully designed to cater to the diverse potentials, needs, and characteristics of every toddler in our care.

In our Toddler Program, we cherish the essence of individual exploration while fostering meaningful peer interactions. We curate captivating experiences that not only expand their knowledge but also ignite their creativity and imagination. Our dedicated teachers implement a curriculum that provides a rich environment for toddlers to refine their rapidly evolving physical, social, cognitive, and language abilities.

Through our play-based approach, toddlers delve into a world of discovery where they can practice vital social skills, explore their emotions, experiment with new behaviors, and receive valuable feedback from their peers. Play acts as a gateway for toddlers to explore the intricate dynamics of self-discovery, interpersonal relationships, and the development of essential communication and interaction skills.

In this vibrant environment, toddlers cultivate a multitude of skills that empower them to learn and tackle challenges with confidence. Our educators create an atmosphere that nurtures skills such as unwavering focus amidst distractions, keen observation, inquisitiveness, information gathering, and the art of exploring diverse problem-solving approaches.

At our school, we believe in fostering holistic growth, and our Toddler Program is a testament to our commitment to providing a nurturing, stimulating, and enriching environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. Join us in this exciting journey of early childhood development, where we celebrate the wonder of each toddler's unique capabilities.

Sample schedule

A day at school.

Our days follow a predictable rhythm that helps children feel secure, with plenty of room for curiosity along the way.

Learning centers

  • Art
  • Dramatic play
  • Cozy corner
  • Block
  • Manipulatives
  • Science and Math
  • Music and Movement
  • Sensory
  • Library and Literacy
  1. Good morning

    School opens, families begin to arrive. Teachers welcome children and families.

  2. Learning through play / Indoor play time

    Children will explore indoor environments engaging in various child led and teacher led activities all the while teachers facilitate and scaffold children's play hence supporting and extending the learning.

  3. Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing

    Depending upon parents' and children's readiness, we support toilet training fully at school by creating and implementing a toileting plan with the parents.

  4. Morning snack

    We will be serving organic, nutritious snacks to keep the energy going for a fun day at school.

  5. Circle / Activity of the day

    Children participate in teacher-led learning experiences/activities planned for the day.

  6. Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing

  7. Outdoor adventures

    Children enjoy outside activities in the school playground building their gross motor skills.

  8. Hand washing / Lunch

    Children enjoy a freshly made hot lunch provided by our team in the company of their friends and teachers, discussing the day that was and planning their evening.

  9. Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing

  10. Nap / Rest

    Time to relax, rest and recharge. Like the song goes, "We play our best, when we have rest".

  11. Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing

  12. Afternoon snack

    Because all that play and learning makes the tummy rumble, rumble, rumble.

  13. Outdoor play

  14. Play led learning / Indoor free play

    Children choose activities based on their interests from the thoughtfully laid out learning centers in the classroom which are inviting and engaging.

  15. Home time

    Teachers share information with parents about the child's day, routines and special moments.

Discover, learn and grow — come see us in person.

Tours are the best way to feel the warmth of our classrooms, meet our teachers and ask every question on your list. Pick a time that works for you, or reach out and we’ll find one together.