Roo's Corner

Child Care & Preschool

Toddler 1 Room

Our toddler 1 classroom is for children 12 months-2 years (or developmentally ready). Research indicates that the first three years are critical in terms of laying the groundwork for the years to follow. Our goal is to create consistency and continuity for the children in our care. Our effort to establish a trusting relationship with the world around them is enhanced by creating significant relationships with our caregivers. A safe, nurturing environment with a carefully planned program fosters the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of each child and family served. We do require a minimum of 3 days a week for the children under 2, years of age, as this does help develop and maintain a consistent schedule and routine. Children are transitioned to the toddler 2 room when they are developmentally ready. This decision will be made by the director with the parents, approval.  

Program

Roo’s Corner provides a developmentally appropriate program which includes all of the following areas:

• Physical Developmental: Including large & small motor activities
• Social Development-including positive self-concept & self-esteem
• Language/Communication
• Cognitive Development
• Literacy & Mathematics
• Intellectual Development
• Science & Technology
• Social Studies
• The Arts
• Quiet, Active & Directed Play
• Individual & Small/Large Group Play

Listed below are some learning objectives for the children who participate in our program. All children are not expected to reach every goal since there are large differences in development. Children develop at their own rate. These goals & learning objectives are offered as guideposts for graduating students into the next age appropriate class.

Toddler 12 months-2 years

GROSS MOTOR

• Walking-Able to stably walk alone
• Climbing-Able to climb up and down things
• Throwing-Able to squat, pick-up item and throw

FINE MOTOR

• Eating-Uses fork and spoon
• Coloring-Able to hole crayon and color
• Blocks-Able to stack multiple blocks

COGNITIVE

• Puzzles-Able to place pieces where appropriate/Points to objects and people
• Opens gate or Door-Able to push button and pull open

COMMUNICATION

• Saying “Please” and “Thank you” when appropriate
• Understands simple commands (“No”, “Get Down”, “Nice”)
• Able to use a word or two when asking for something (“More”)

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL

• Tries to share toys with others
• Showing empathy towards someone hurt or sad
• Can interact with others

SELF-HELP

• Able to put own shoes on (assistance with tying)
• Understands hand washing
• Understands concepts of blowing your nose