Consistent primary caregiving relationship
As with infants, the deep emotional connection that toddlers develop with their primary caregivers is a crucial influence in personality development, and also forms the foundation on which they build future relationships. At All Aboard we ensure that your child receives the best in care, nurturing, comfort and play from the same team of teachers and teacher assistants, day after precious day.
Environment safe for independent exploration
All Aboard provides a safe and healthy environment for toddlers, which minimizes their exposure to illness and injury. Our toddler rooms are carefully planned to encourage toddlers to tap in to their natural ability to learn by doing and experimenting, as well as foster their individual and social development, stimulate their senses and enhance their motor skills.
A language-rich environment
Caregivers in our language-rich environment frequently talk to the children with varied vocabulary, which is crucial to the development of language and communication skills. In addition, Several times a day All Aboard’s toddlers are read to, introduced to new words, and are always encouraged to verbalize their opinions and experiences.
Available materials that encourage discovery
and help develop skills
Toddlers have access to a wide variety of age-appropriate books, musical instruments, toys, puzzles and art supplies. There are also a number of individual activity centers which include sensory, dramatic play, art, table toys, library and discovery.
Developmentally appropriate activities
Toddlers love to sort, play, create, jump and move, so we provide them with activities that are built around these actions which will enhance individuality, problem solving, self regulation, tolerance to frustration, and engagement — all while learning and having fun!
Opportunities to make friends, cooperate and take turns
In addition to individual attention and activities, All Aboard engages the children in a variety of group activities which further advance their social development.
Physical activities that encourage gross motor development and movement
From song & dance to playground games, toddlers participate in a wide variety of activities where they can jump, climb, balance, dance and skip. These gross motor activities stimulate muscle coordination, balance, rhythm and understanding of personal space.
Low toddler/staff ratio
A low ratio of toddlers to teachers and teacher assistants is vital to young children. Not only do they receive more individual attention and benefit from a higher level of safety, but their overall development is enhanced when they experience a closer, positive and nurturing relationship with their teachers and teacher assistants..