Senior. Toddler - (Ages 2.5 to children turning 3)

Welcome to the Heart & Mind Toddler Program! We're thrilled you've chosen us to provide your child's first learning and social experience. At our school we introduce cognitive milestones at the right time for each child through purposeful play and a focus on STEM. Our action-packed days help toddlers develop cognitive, emotional and social skills, while encouraging natural curiosity and problem solving. Our toddlers are natural scientists, using their senses to observe and investigate their world. Our math program introduces numbers and helps develop reasoning and problem-solving skills, and art fosters each child's creativity.
Your child will interact with children their own age in a loving, safe, and friendly environment that is specifically designed for their needs. We're committed to providing an exceptional education and peace of mind for parents - all in a place as nurturing as home.

Toddler's Program Options
  • 2 Days / 3 Days / 4 Days / 5 Half Days (9 AM - 12PM)
  • 2 Days / 3 Days / 4 Days / 5 Full Days (9 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Flexible extended day options available

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​A curriculum is like a roadmap; it helps us get where we want to go.
Our curriculum incorporates the latest research on child development and effective practices to provide your child with the best possible learning experience. We use a theme-based approach to promote deeper connections and a better understanding of the subjects we study, as we believe learning is an integrated process.
Our academy supports your child's social development by helping them to interact with others and increase awareness of themselves and their emotions. We use various visuals and role-playing to help them identify and express different types of feelings, and we teach them coping mechanisms to employ when feeling angry or sad. We want our students to feel comfortable in our school environment and be able to express themselves positively.
We also offer a music program with Mr. Anthony, which our children love; and daily art projects, because young children love to be creative.
We understand that each child potty trains at his or her own pace, so our nurturing teachers provide a secure, supportive environment and will help you with the process.
Remember these tips when providing your child with a snack, whether it's at home, school, or for a classroom party.
Snack Guidelines:
  • Kid-size portions
  • Colorful and visually appealing
  • Healthy with fruits and vegetables offered frequently
  • Drinks served in small portions (about ½ cup)
  • Water is a healthy choice



Some examples of toddler STEM learning activites:​

​Benchmarks in Child Development and Parent Tips for Two-Year-Old  Please note that every child is unique and will develop at their own pace. These benchmarks are provided to give you a general idea of the ages and stages of development for your child. You are your child's best teacher and advocate.
Areas of Development:
  • Language Development: Communication and comprehension skills
  • Social/Emotional Development: Behavior and relational skills
  • Cognitive Development: Thinking and problem-solving
  • Motor Development: Physical movement, including gross motor skills and fine motor skills
Language Development
At this age, your child should be able to combine words into short sentences, respond to questions, simple requests, and directions, and participate in conversations as best as they can.
Parent Tip: Read, talk, and sing with your child every day to help develop vocabulary.
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Social/Emotional Development
Your child may begin to watch and play with other children for short periods. They may imitate family members and friends and show fears through their behavior and play.
Parent Tips: Assist your child in identifying their emotions by name. Allow them to make choices and teach them simple tasks. Maintain consistent routines, create clear boundaries, and encourage them to try new things.

Cognitive Development
Your child will discover how things work through experience, remember words to familiar songs, prayers, and rhymes, and engage in fantasy play.
Parent Tips: Answer their endless questions and allow them to learn through supervised exploring and experimentation. Repetition is helpful. Encourage sharing and taking turns. Provide activities that teach cause and effect, matching, and counting.

Gross Motor Development
At this age, your child should be able to kick and throw a ball, walk up steps, jump, and build simple structures with blocks.
Parent Tips: Childproof your home and teach your child polite manners. Encourage simple hygiene skills (hand washing, teeth brushing).



​““Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” -Margaret Mead