TODDLER PROGRAM

SENIOR INFANT PROGRAM
Jr. Toddlers
The Senior Infant program is a transitional program designed as a bridge between the Infant and Toddler programs.

Your child may join this program at approximately 13 months old. If your child has been previously enrolled in the Infant program he/she has already had frequent visits.

In addition to receiving bottles, as was their schedule in the Infant Room, we introduce the child to more frequent use of sippy cups at snack and lunch.

Depending on each child, (at approximately 14-15 months) we begin the weaning process off of bottles, and soothers while at daycare. Some things to expect when your child reaches 17 months will be using a toddler cup, being off of the bottle during their day with us and occasionally sleeping on a cot with parental permission.

We introduce your child to a more conforming circle time, songs, felt stories, finger plays and books. The program includes art and sensory activities either in the gym or in our yard, in addition to creative play in the dolly centre and our wide variety of toys.

Infants being introduced to our programs at 14-18 months, will not be expected to change immediately to our routines. We will work with you on an individual basis to prepare you child for the program routines and taking into account "own behavior" , reasonable time will be established for this transition.

TODDLER PROGRAM
A child joins this program at approximately 18 months. If they have been previously enrolled in the Senior Infant program your child has already had frequent visits.

We plan activities with a 1 to 5 child to teacher ratio for art, sensory, circle, etc. A small group of children with teachers will access the gym for gross motor activities. When weather permits the toddlers are outside on walks or free creative play in our yard where we have set out a variety of activities.

There are set times for bathroom routine. We introduce your children to the potty at approximately 18 to 20 months; depending on child readiness and interest. Between 22 and 24 months your child may choose to sit either on the potty or the toilet. Once a child has dry diapers or is successful on the potty consistently, we start a smooth transition into underwear. We do not support the use of pull-ups in our program, as they lend a false security to the process and can delay training. A toilet training program is established in our room and an information letter is provided.

The oldest group of children visit the Preschool Program on a routine basis.This familiarizes the children with the room, teachers, routines, new friends and makes the transition smoother for when your child is ready to graduate to Preschool. The move may take place at 24 - 30 months.
 
 
 
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