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 – Farm Room
Hello! I moved to Maine last year in 2024 from Florida but I am originally from New Hampshire. Ever since I graduated high school I have been working in childcare with ages anywhere between 1 to 13 years old. I love working with toddlers, teaching them communication and creativity. In my free time I enjoy time with family and being out in nature. I am so excited to start this new journey at The Academy!
Co-Teacher – Farm Room
I spent most of my life in the midcoast area of Maine. Portland feels like home, and I am so happy to have moved here. I started my career in the early childcare field as a nanny, 25 years ago. In that time I have worked in small and large centers. As well as homeschooling my three children. I have enjoyed all ages from infant to preschool.
Being in the childcare field allows me to cultivate a love for learning, creativity, and empathy. I am honored to be a part of it and create lasting and meaningful relationships with all the children and their families.
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with family, watching my children pay sports, cooking, thrifting, reading, are, and collecting cool rocks!
Co-Teacher – Farm Room
I have lived in Westbrook my whole life and have known at nearly age that I love working with children. I attended the Early Childhood Education program through high school and knew that was where I wanted to be moving forward in life. Throughout the years I’ve babysat and nannied for kids of all ages.
In 2018, I became a mother myself and love ever minute of it! I began at The Academy in 2022. In my free time I enjoy taking walks and adventuring with my dogs and daughter! I look forward to working with your children every day and couldn’t be happier!