These little explorers are mastering walking and beginning to use expressive language. They are starting to assert themselves and exhibit more physical confidence. Our young toddlers enjoy a group size of nine, with two teachers. Remember, this is the same teaching team that was with these children as infants. We have two Young Toddlers groups, within a large classroom, which is divided to create two separate areas for the classes. Individual rhythms for eating, sleeping and diaper changing will be respected, with plenty of attention paid to each child's temperament, interests and developmental requirements.

A separate play yard just for this age group is adjacent to the classroom. There is a place for low ride-on toys, safety swings and space to move, move and move! Balls are a great favorite at this age, as are push toys.

Young Toddlers love to imitate the adult action going on around them, so we have props for the beginnings of dramatic play, as well as blocks, soft baby dolls, simple puzzles, music and musical instruments, art supplies, of course books, and a rotating assortment of toys. Because toddlers are not expected to be able to share, many toys are duplicates. Children can enjoy a side by side play experience without the frustration for which they haven't the maturity to cope.

La Luz ECC has been designed with a homelike feel that we hope provides a comfortable environment for breastfeeding moms to drop by during the day to nurse their little ones. With a large space, and the very low ratios in this program, La Luz ECC toddlers enjoy time free of tears and full of security, calmness and developmentally appropriate stimulation.

Ratio is 4:5 to 1 with a class size of 9.

We ask parents to provide diapers and wipes. We provide food, mental stimulation, a safe environment and a warm and caring staff.

Drop ins are welcome, for enrolled students, on an availability basis at a cost of $70 per day.

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