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Toddler
Why Play-Based Learning Matters Most for Toddlers
During the toddler years (ages 18 months to 3 years), children's brains are forming over one million neural connections every single second. This incredible brain development doesn't happen through flashcards or screen time—it happens through hands-on exploration, social interaction, physical movement, and sensory experiences.
Research from early childhood development experts is unanimous: toddlers learn best through play.
Daily Schedule
7:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. - Arrival / Structured Free Play / Diapers* / Hand Washing
9:10 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. - Clean Up
9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Snack
9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. - Morning Circle Time (Good Morning Song and Weather)
9:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. - Art / Sensory Play
10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. - Outdoor Exploration or Gross Motor Activities
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Circle Time** / Diaper Changing / Hand Washing
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Nap
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Wake Up / Diapers and Hand Washing / Structured Choice Play
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Snack
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Story Time and Literacy
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Outdoor Exploration or Gross Motor Activities
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Science and Sensory Play / Small Group Activities
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Diapers / Hand Washing
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - Afternoon Circle Time
5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Evening Snack*** / Structured Free Play and Departure
*Diapers are also changed on an as-needed basis.
**Spanish class is provided by Rise Education each week, alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays.
***Evening snack is always offered around 5:30 p.m.
Please note this schedule is followed during the school year.
During our summer session we spend more time outdoors and sack lunches twice a week.
"FYC Preschool is a warm and nurturing environment that our 2 year old looks forward to every morning and doesn't want to leave at the end of each day. From the attentive and qualified teachers to the communication and curriculum we know our child's best interest and development is their priority."
Sarah R.