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Toddler Program

(18 MONTHS TO 2.5 YEARS OLD)*

The Malvern School understands a Toddler’s need for autonomy, balanced with a secure routine. Therefore, our teaching staff and their creative curriculum plans** provide opportunities for toddlers to learn, explore their interests, and grow in a safe environment.

*Age ranges are approximate. **The Malvern School Curriculum is fully aligned with State Early Learning Standards.

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Toddler Learning Objectives

Language-and-Communication-and-Vocabulary

Language and communication skill-building by means of comprehension games, repetition of new words, rhymes, stories, fingerplays and one-on-one conversions.

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Advancing cognitive abilities that focus on colors, textures, shapes, patterns, and beginning letter and number concepts.

Motor-Skills

Development of physical skills with activities aimed at improving hand-eye coordination as well as large and small muscle strength, such as throwing, stacking, building, climbing, hopping , and riding.

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Enjoyment of art and music through listening, singing and moving to songs, using musical instruments, working with simple art materials, and creating and responding to art.

Imagination-and-Exploration

Our Fascination Station is a favorite among our Toddler children. This custom designed room offers the opportunity for your child to see, touch, and do through hands-on activities to help satisfy their curious nature.

Social-and-Emotional-Skills

Social/emotional well-being, including building empathy, independence, problem-solving skills, and helping each child discover and express their feelings appropriately.

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The Malvern School is dedicated to educating young children through diverse and innovative programming. When choosing The Malvern School, families' expectations are met through our commitment to providing the finest curriculum and staff, all in a nurturing environment. We pride ourselves on implementing a curriculum that is designed to meet your child's individual needs as well as meeting both NAEYC best practices and Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards. At the Malvern School, your child will learn and feel loved.

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NAEYC Accreditation

The Malvern School curriculum is designed to meet or exceed the standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s largest early childhood accrediting organization.

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Health & Safety Commitment

At The Malvern School, always putting the children – and their health and safety – first is a responsibility that we are committed to delivering on every day.

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Parent Engagement

We are proud to partner with Tadpoles to send daily profiles, pictures, and more. You won’t find this elevated level of communication at traditional daycares. Our parents rave about the thorough reports they receive.

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Experienced Teachers

Our teachers are college educated in early childhood education and/or elementary education and have a wealth of experience in the field. Our Lead Teachers plan, supervise, and implement an early childhood education program in accordance with The Malvern School philosophy and NAEYC standards.

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A Typical Day In Our Toddler Classroom

Arrival, Greeting, And Self-Selected Activities
7:00am to 9:00am

Children arrive at The Malvern School, get settled in, and begin participating in learning center activities.

Snack And Self-Help Routines
9:00am to 9:15am

Self-help routines include washing hands, cleaning up after meals, and identifying belongings.

The Malvern School provides 2 organic snacks each day.

Morning Meeting
9:15am to 9:30am

Includes greeting songs, books, fingerplays, and introduction of concepts.

Outside Play
9:30am to 10:00am

We have 3 age-appropriate playgrounds for every school: an infant playground, toddler playground, and pre-k and up playground.

Fascination Station/Developmental Activities
10:00am to 11:00am

Our Fascination Station is a favorite among our younger children. Activities include dramatic play, manipulatives, art and music, book nook and sensory.

Curriculum Plan activities include cognitive, language, social/emotional, physical, art experiences.

Developmental Activities In The Classroom
11:00am to 11:30am

Curriculum Plan activities continue in the classroom setting.

Self-Help And Lunch Prep
11:30am to 11:45am

Self-help routines include washing hands, cleaning up after meals, and identifying belongings.

Lunch And Clean-Up Routines
11:45am to 12:30pm

Parent-provided lunches are given to the children at this time. Cleaning up after meals is also an encouraged skill.

Quiet Activities And Transition To Rest Time
12:30pm to 1:00pm

Children will participate in quiet activities as they transition from lunch to their rest time.

Rest Time
1:00pm to 3:00pm

Children will take time to nap or rest and recharge before continuing with their day.

Snack And Self-Help Routines
3:00pm to 3:30pm

Self-help routines include washing hands, cleaning up after meals, and identifying belongings.

The Malvern School provides 2 organic snacks each day.

Enrichment Activities
3:30pm to 4:15pm
Outside Play
4:15pm to 5:00pm

Children will play in our age-appropriate toddler playground.

Learning Center Activities/Pick-Up
5:00pm to 6:00pm

Learning center activities will happen at this time. Teachers will communicate with parents/guardians at pick-up about their child’s day.

This is a sample Toddler schedule; actual schedules will vary by location. Diapers are checked and changed throughout the day, at a minimum of every two hours or as needed. These routines are integrated into the day to limit waiting and disruptions, and time for these tasks is accounted for in the above schedule.

Other Early Childhood Education Programs

Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions you face as a parent. The Malvern School appreciates childhood as a special and unique stage of life. Our goal is to offer you and your child a high quality, developmentally appropriate program in a secure, creative, and stimulating environment. We offer programs for children aged 6 months all the way to 8 years, so your child can grow with Malvern over the years.

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