Toddlers

Sometimes separation anxiety creeps in – for toddlers as well as their parents. We get that. In fact, we warmly welcome you in our classrooms. Seriously, stay as long as you’d like. Our professional teachers and teacher’s assistants will greet you both in a positive manner to promote your child’s self-esteem. We provide a welcoming environment for all. When you are ready to leave, just be sure to use the phrase “good bye,” exit the class, and then trust that our staff will provide the best care.

We ask parents to complete a daily report sheet each morning to provide basic information to our staff. This sheet includes their last feeding, how your child slept the night prior, and anything else that you deem necessary to help us care for your toddler. In turn, our diligent staff will document all your toddler’s activities, nutritional intakes, excrements, and updates on supplies.

The Ivy Academy of Early Learning Inc. prepares all food here on-site following USDA daily food intake recommendations and guidelines, contributing to the health of your child and providing a model for good nutritional habits for life-long practice. Food served will be appropriate for your child’s ability, stage of progression, and age. In addition, mealtimes are relaxed, carefully supervised, and can be scheduled to meet your child’s individual needs.

Classrooms are designed to be comfortable, supportive, and toddler-sized, which allows them to focus on developing self-help skills. Teaching spaces are easily accessible to encourage exploration and independence. Your child has the liberty to choose among numerous play materials that are strategically stored at their level. There are also furnishings and toys that permit opportunities for daily relaxation and comfort. These cozy areas provide a place for quiet activities, like reading books, to occur and are sheltered from active play so your child can snuggle, daydream, and lounge.

Naptime is scheduled to suit the individual needs of your child. Each toddler has his or her own cot separated from others to help prevent the spread of germs. No bedding from home is allowed into the center. The cots are sanitized each day, and bedding is laundered on site. All equipment and toys are cleaned and disinfected after every use, as is the large motor furniture. Though outside bedding and toys are prohibited, we do ask parents to provide us with a change of clothes. Soiled apparel will be laundered on-site.

Since our teachers are carefully trained to avert potential health problems and promote positive hygiene habits. Young children are especially vulnerable to illnesses, so our staff is always alert and ready to handle any health needs. Preventive measures like properly washing hands after wiping runny noses are practiced with consistency. We minimize the spread of germs by providing children with clean toys and sanitized classroom surfaces. Protecting your children’s health includes taking appropriate actions in removing sick children from contact with others. If your child becomes ill at school, we will immediately contact you and will attend to your child one on one until you arrive.