Toddler Classroom – The Farm Room (1 – 2 years)
The mobile toddler learns to propel themselves to explore the environment when they feel secure. Our teachers guide and gently direct our toddlers to explore their surroundings through positive and comforting interactions, activities, and fun play-time. Even at this early age, our toddlers in the one year old room participate in “circle time” and love the fun songs, dances, books and activities involved! They love playing in their sensory table, creating fun works of art, working on puzzles, and acting silly throughout the day with their friends and teachers!
A daily report on each child’s activities is given to parents to ensure they are informed as to how their child’s day went. We know it’s difficult to be away from your child but being able to sing their favorite songs they have done earlier that day is a great way for parents to feel included.
Toddler Daily Guide: (Click Here)
What to bring for your infant:
The Academy provides a pack-n-play or nap mat for each child, breakfast and afternoon snack.
We ask you to bring the following:
– bedding bag- crib sheet, blanket and lovie (bag will be returned at the end of each week to be cleaned),
– clean changes of clothing (weather appropriate, 2-3 changes of clothing),
– diapers and wipes
– pacifier (as needed)
– lunch in lunchbox with ice pack (If not participating in our Lunch Program)
Lead Teacher
Hello! I just moved to Maine from Alabama and I now live in downtown Portland. I am starting my degree for Early Childhood Education at SMCC. I have worked a different array of jobs, but I enjoy childcare the most! In my free time, I like to read and work on new crafts. I am so excited to work with you kiddos full-time in the Farm Room!
Co-Teacher
I currently live in Freeport, where I spent most of my childhood. I went to college in New Brunswick, Canada at Mount Allison University and graduated with a Bachelors of Art in English Studies. While living in New Brunswick I worked at a daycare center in the 15-24 month room, where I fell in love with early childhood education, specifically young toddlers. 1-2 is an age range where children are learning important skills and developing habits that they will keep forever.
I am excited to be a positive and engaged instructor and work with my co-teachers to foster these new skills and celebrate every accomplishment alongside you and your children.
In my free time you can find me reading, spending time with loved ones, and exploring all that Maine has to offer. I am so so happy to be teaching all the wonderful kids in the Farm room!