Merry Moose Childcare and Preschool provides learning
experiences for toddlers that are developmentally appropriate and
geared to the MN Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. We strike a balance
between teacher lead learning activities and child lead activities. Children
will be encouraged to participate in activities that stimulate gross motor
(large muscle) and fine motor (small muscle) development. We will provide
opportunities for children to explore language, music, art, pretend play,
imaginative play and manipulatives. Children will be going outside, weather
permitting, on a daily basis for free play and some structured activities.
Children learn at different rates and in different ways. At Merry Moose
Childcare and Preschool, we encourage the process versus praise the result. Our
Professional Childcare Teams takes the time to know and understand your child
so that we can create activities for them. The toddler years are very dynamic and wonderful. We are excited for the opportunity to care for your little one!
The curriculum for toddlers is created to meet the unique needs if each child based on the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. Each learning domain will be addressed to give each toddler the opportunities to grow and develop to their full potential. Parent conferences are held twice a year to share formal feedback with families.
Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress Birth to 3 Years- https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-4438-ENG
For more information on the availability in the Toddler Room, contact Merry Moose Childcare and Preschool Center Director, Mande Hatten.
Sample Daily Schedule
Toddler and Preschool Room
6:00
am Children arrive- free choice time-
music on
8:00
am Breakfast
8:30
am Clean up after breakfast,
Bathroom/Diapering
8:45
am Teacher
lead activities- Toddlers- Arts and
Crafts
Preschoolers-Circle time activities
9:15
am Teacher
lead activities- Toddlers- Aerobic
Activity
Preschoolers-
Arts and Crafts
10:00
am Teacher
lead activities- Toddlers- Music and
Story time
Preschoolers-
Aerobic Activity
10:45
am Child
lead activities- Developmentally
Appropriate Room Activities
Toddler
Diapering
11:15
am Wash
up and prepare for lunch
11:30
am Lunch
12:30pm Clean
up after lunch, Bathroom/Diapering
12:45
pm Prepare
for rest and nap time
1:00
pm Quiet
time Toddlers and
Preschoolers- Rest
2:30
pm Child lead
activities Toddlers- outside time
and free choice
Preschoolers-
outside time and free choice
3:30
pm Wash up for
snack
3:45pm Snack
4:30
pm Child lead
activities Free choice for all ages
5:30pm Clean up for
dismissal/leaving
6:00
pm Center
closes
