All the toddlers attend five days a week 8:15 to 12:15 (with the option of extending to 2:30 once they turn 2+ and are potty trained).

The toddler classroom is carefully prepared to meet the unique needs of this age (18-36 months). All furniture is a size that allows maximum independence and the toddler materials are designed to be attractive and inviting to the children.

Social interaction with other children, development of language skills, care of oneself and the environment, food preparation, music and movement activities are integral to the Montessori toddler experience.

Through careful observation of the children, the teacher is able to link each child to whatever aspect of the environment will enhance the child's physical, psychological and social development at any given time. The teacher is always looking out for the "sensitive periods" when the child demonstrates an almost obsessive interest in a particular activity that is essential to his or her growth.

The adults in the environment are the children’s models. They conduct themselves in the way they expect the children to conduct themselves. Children at this age learn not only through individual lessons and independent practice, but also through their attention to what the adults in their lives do.

An open, supportive relationship between teachers and parents is essential to providing optimal conditions for the toddler in the Montessori classroom. Daily communication, formal conferences and parent education classes contribute to an atmosphere in which each child can realize his or her full potential.