Young Toddlers
Home of the "Crickets"!
Cricket Daily Schedule
7:30 - 8:00
Arrival. Early Morning Snack
8:00 -9:00
Push and Pull Toys
8:00 - 9:15
Diapers**
9:15 - 9:30
Morning Circle time
9:30 - 9:45
Morning Snack
9:45 - 10:00
Clean-Up
10:00 - 11:00
Outside Play (weather permitting)
11:00 - 11:45
Art/Diapers**
11:45 - 11:50
Clean-Up
11:50 - 12:00
Circle time (Story and Music)
12:00 - 12:30
Lunch/Brush Teeth
12:30 - 3:00
Nap time
3:00 -3:15
Diapers**
3:15 -3:30
Afternoon Snack
3:30 - 3:45
Clean-Up
3:45 - 4:30
Outside Play (weather permitting)
4:30 - 4:45
Diapers** & Sensory table
4:45 - 5:15
Open ended art activity
5:15 - 6:00
Free Choice*/Departures
*Free choice is an organized activity time with both teacher and children.
**Diapers are changed as need in addition to the scheduled times.
    The children in the Cricket classroom are fifteen to twenty-four months old.  The Cricket classroom has 9
    children with 3 full-time teachers. In this age group, we see the children's vocabulary grow extensively, so
    we try to encourage the use of language as well as to foster independence and social skills.
    Art Activities...
    In the Cricket Classroom, we offer a wide range of hands-on activities such as finger painting, water and sand
    play, shaving cream play, and Play-Doh.  Hands on activities are critical to a child's development at this age
    because they provide visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation which are important to a child's world of
    discovery.  Many of the art activities that we do help to develop a child's fine motor skills as well as their
    hand-eye coordination.  We encourage all of our families to send their children to school in play clothes
    because even though we use smocks and aprons, the toddlers always seem to find a way to get messy.  We use
    non-toxic, washable paint and markers, but as you know, it doesn't always come out in the wash!
    Communication With Parents...
    We try to make sure that every parent knows how their child's day went and what kind of activities they did
    at school.  A form is filled out each day to tell you about your child's snacks, lunches, and activities for the
    day.  It also informs you if your child napped and for how long, as well as each time your child's diaper was
    changed and if it was wet or soiled.  We will also note on the form if your child's diapering supplies are
    running low.  If you ever have any questions or comments, please feel free to speak with your child's teacher.  
    We are always interested in your thoughts and ideas!  Each child receives a written developmental evaluation
    every six months and an annual Parent/Teacher conference.
    Things From Home...
    We encourage all of our families to bring in a favorite stuffed animal or a security blanket from home if you
    feel your child may be more comfortable with it.  We will make sure that it gets into your child's cubby at the
    end of the day unless you choose to leave it with your child's cot.  We welcome one toy or book a day, small
    enough to fit into your child's cubby.  If sharing becomes a problem with your child's toy, we may ask you not
    to bring it in.  Please remember to always label your child's belongings with at least their initials.
    What Your Child Will Need...
    Your child will have a cubby for storage of his or her spare clothes and other items from home.  Please be sure
    to label everything brought in for your child.  Your child will need...
  • A complete change of seasonal clothes
  • A toothbrush and toothpaste
  • An adequate supply of diapers, wipes, and preventative diapering ointment (If you wish to have ointment
    applied to a rash, we must have a doctor's note on file.)
  • A crib-sized sheet, blanket, and pillow (if your child uses a pillow)