First Discoveries Child Development Center

Our Toddler Program serves one and two year old children, using a Christian curriculum to enhance children's development.  Songs and stories help children learn to express themselves, while increasing their vocabulary.  Painting, play-dough and other art activities strengthen the muscles in childrens hands and help them develop fine motor control.  Dancing, catching balls and running on the playground develop gross motor skills and help children develop coordination.  Our toddlers are also learning how to play together, how to take turns (with a teacher's help!), and how to treat others with kindness and respect.  We are learning independence as we help dress ourselves, as we wash our hands, and as we learn important potty training skills.  Every moment is a learning moment!

Daily Activities

Arrival and Greetings:
Children and parents are greeted by teachers and welcomed to school.

Breakfast Time:
Wash Hands, Say the Blessing and Eat a Nutritious Breakfast 

Circle Time with Songs, Stories and Dancing:
Younger Toddlers enjoy songs and stories one on one with teachers, while older toddlers and twos begin to appreciate singing and dancing with the group.  Our toddlers are also learning sign language to help them express themselves, reduce their frustration, improve their fine motor skills, and understand diversity.

Diaper Checks, Potty Training and Handwashing
Frequently throughout the day, the teachers check children's diapers.  The children enjoy the one-on-one attention that they receive as they sing a song during diaper changing.  As they are ready, our toddlers begin to explore potty-training with child-sized toilets and lots of encouragement.  Our teachers always help children wash their hands after diaper changes and potty time.

Outside Play Time:
We love to run and play outside with our teachers.  We go outside every morning and every afternoon to ride bikes, play with chalk and bubbles and have fun.  When we come inside, we wash our hands and faces.

Playtime:
As toddlers, our most important job is to play!  We love to build with blocks, love on baby dolls and work on puzzles.  During our center time, the teachers help us explore art as we paint, use markers, and play with playdough.  We understand that play is a child's work ... it is a time to make choices, explore materials, and build critical social and language skills.

Music Time:
Who wants to sing a song?  Music time everyone!  Shall we play an instrument, or sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?

Lunch Time and Rest Time
After we wash our hands, we say our blessing and then enjoy a hot, nutritious lunch with our teachers.  Then we cuddle up on our mats for some quiet rest time.  The soft music is so relaxing, and we love it when our teachers rub our backs.

Afternoon Activities
When we wake up from nap, we are ready for a snack and lots of playtime!  We love going outside again, and we can't wait to read another story.  Afternoons are so busy!!  Time to play and learn, everyone!