Our vibrant curriculum expands in toddler classrooms with specialist programming in art, music, movement, and exposure to a second language. Rich experiences combined with warm, loving care and stimulating environments lay the foundations of development in essential learning domains, from early literacy to social-emotional and motor.
In the toddler years (ages 12 months to 3 years), our educational philosophy draws inspiration from the RIE® (Resources for Infant Educarers) and Reggio Emilia approaches to early learning and caregiving. While the RIE® approach emphasizes the importance of secure attachment and allowing toddlers to participate actively in their care, the Reggio Emilia approach introduces an emergent curriculum and focuses on democratic learning and relationships. This curricular framework caters to children’s budding interests with projects and investigations into a wide variety of topics and encourages collaboration among peers.
We expand the children’s curriculum at this age with dual-language classroom options (Spanish and Mandarin) and additional specialist programming in art, music, movement and cooking/ nutrition. With improved movement, the children access learning environments beyond the classroom, including our atelier (art studio), piazza (spacious indoor play area), playgrounds, and the neighborhood community. As with all age groups, we tend closely to children’s physical development with organic, plant-based food made daily in-house.
Our Toddler Classrooms are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A typical day in a toddler classroom combines uninterrupted, free play with teacher-facilitated small-group learning and rich experiences in diverse environments. This structure creates a vibrant daily rhythm that meets the child’s essential needs for growth and development and sparks curiosity, joy, and a love of learning.
Here’s what a typical day looks like:
Nutrition is essential for healthy growth and development, especially in the early years. We invest in healthy foods for all children in our care. Our on-site organic kitchen prepares fresh, wholesome meals and snacks daily, ensuring your children receive the nourishment they need. Our menu offers a variety of flavors, textures, and recipes from different cultures to expand their palates, laying the foundation for a lifelong healthy relationship with food.
Reach out today to schedule a tour or learn more about our infant, toddler, preschool and prekindergarten programs centrally located in North Seattle.
(206) 547-1433
admissions@ourbeginning.com
123 NW 36th Street, Suite 120
Seattle, WA 98107