Toddlers
Home of the "Ladybugs"
Ladybugs Daily Schedule
7:30 - 8:45
Welcome/Free Play
8:45 - 9:15
Diaper/Bathroom/Toothbrushing
9:15 - 9:30
Clean Up/Story Time
9:30 - 10:00
Breakfast Time
10:00 - 11:00
Outdoors/Rumpus Room
11:00 - 11:45
Art Activity/Diapering
11:45 - 12:00
Clean Up/Story Time
12:00 - 12:45
Lunch/Toileting
12:45 - 3:00
Rest Time
3:00 - 3:25
Wake Up/Diapering/Fine Motor Activity
3:25 - 3:50
Outdoors
3:50 - 4:15
Snack Time
4:15 - 4:30
Snack Time
4:30 - 5:00
Fine Motor/Art Activity
5:00 - 5:20
Free Play/Clean Up
5:20 - 6:00
Rumpus Room/Good Byes
    The Ladybug Classroom is one of our two Toddler/Preschool classrooms. Ladybugs are children
    ranging in age from 2 to just over 3 years of age.  There are 9 children in this classroom with two
    full-time teachers and one part-time teacher.
    About the Ladybugs...
        The children in this room are becoming independent.  The children are learning how to
    communicate their needs with words and to cooperate with other children.  At this age, they are
    discovering their body and it's different functions.  They are tremendously curious about their
    surroundings while having the need to explore and experiment in many different ways.  The
    classroom is set up in well defined areas to meet the children's needs, such as:
  • BLOCK AREA for the use of large and small motor skills,
  • HOUSEKEEPING AND DRESS-UP AREA for the reenactment of the physical world around
    them, for socializing, imitating, and co-operating,
  • SOFT AREA/BOOK CORNER for listening and expressing, for participation, for responding
    and recalling, to provide a print rich environment for creative expression and interpretation.
    Communication With Parents...
        We try to make sure that every parent know 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 day.  It
    also informs you if your child napped and for how long, as well as diapering or potty events.  We will
    also try to note 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.  Also each child receives a written
    developmental evaluation every six months, and an annual Parent/Teacher conference.
    We have an open door policy in the Ladybug room, just as in the entire Center.  Parents are always
    welcome to visit.
    Potty Training...
        The Ladybug teachers are ready and able to help you with your child's toilet training needs when
    your child shows signs of readiness.  Please remember that we should always take our cues from the
    child when readiness signs occur.  Initially toilet training should start at home first, as well as
    your child's first experience in underwear.  Children that are in diapers are often taken to the
    bathroom at the same time as the children that are in underwear.  We find that this encourages
    interest in the potty training experience.  Please be sure to inform your child's teacher when your
    child is showing signs of readiness, as well as to discuss with the teacher when you plan to bring
    your child to school in underwear.
    Clothing...
    Your child's cubby will need extra:
  • Weather appropriate clothes
  • Diapers
  • Plenty of underwear, socks, and sneakers (if your child is toilet training)
  • Wipes
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (Teeth brushing is usually done at morning diapering time)
    It is important that you dress your child in play clothes.  We do messy art projects, use the water
    table, color with markers, and use tempera pants.  WE do provide smocks and usually add soap in our
    non-toxic paints, but this does not always guarantee that stains will come out comlpletely..We can
    not restrict any child from an activity because of the clothes that they are wearing.  Please mark
    your child's clothes with their name so that there will not be any confusion among the children's
    clothes.
    Rest Time...
        The Center provides a rest time for you child.  Please pack a sheet for the cot, a blanket and a
    cuddly object if you wish your child to have one.  Please label all bedding.