# Toddler Program — Wonder Years School

> Our Toddler program serves children between the ages of 12 months and 2 years and is responsive to each child's developmental and learning potentials, needs and characteristics.

Source: https://wonderyears.school/toddler-program

## At a glance

- **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)

## About the program

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.

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.

## Tuition

- **Full time: $3,400 per month** — Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Includes: Year-round program; AM snack, hot lunch and PM snack included every day.
- **Extended: $3,600 per month** — Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Includes: Year-round program; AM snack, hot lunch and PM snack included every day.

Part-time and half-time options are available — contact us for more info.

## A day at school (sample schedule)

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.

Learning centers in the classroom: Art, Dramatic play, Cozy corner, Block, Manipulatives, Science and Math, Music and Movement, Sensory, Library and Literacy.

## Next steps

- Book a tour: https://wonderyears.school/book-tour
- Contact: https://wonderyears.school/contact · 415-209-5488 · info@wonderyears.school