Enhancement of the positive self-esteem of each child and nurturing a strong sense of self are the Toddler program's goals. It focuses on developing a child's emotional, social, physical and mental capacities in preparation for their entry into the Primary program. Children are encouraged to explore, play and discover the joy of the Montessori materials and environment. Both the indoor class and outdoor environments encourage freedom of movement and development of both large and small motor skills. The materials stimulate sensory awareness and language development.
Children begin to develop basic habits of getting, doing and returning work to shelves.
They are learning to use the bathroom, get their own snacks and effectively communicate with others. Toddlers also attend weekly music and movement classes with specialists in those areas. Independence is the main task of the toddler-aged child. To ensure ample individual attention, class size is limited to 14 students and three teachers. Toddlers do not need to know how to use the toilet before enrolling.