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​Peppertree Montessori offer a nurturing and developmentally responsive alternative

to traditional childcare.

Imagine your two-year-old toddler setting a table for lunch;

helping to wipe up a water spill;

sweeping the floor at the end of the day;

and modeling how to use the toilet successfully for younger friends.  

Your spirited toddler will learn to wait patiently for his turn,

walk around his friend’s work rather than trampling all over it

and gain the ability to concentrate on a task

for longer and longer periods of time.  

Come and visit our Toddler community to see what we do.

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About our Toddler Community

Our goal is to provide a home-like, loving environment where children’s abilities and needs are respected and met. “Help me to help myself” is the mantra of the growing toddler, and our teachers closely observe your child in order to best meet this need. The classroom is capped at 12 students who grow together into a close-knit, caring community. Our classrooms have two teachers in the environment at all times, with additional staff assisting at mealtime and transitions. This means a teacher-student ratio of 1 to 6 children at all times.

A Typical Day

• Our Toddlers begin the day outside in the beautiful outdoor environment created especially for them.

• They  transition into the classroom for a short circle time and morning work time.

• Next, the children  play and explore on the playground , expending extra energy before coming in and preparing for lunch.

• Lunchtime encompasses many learning opportunities; the children share responsibility for setting the table and for cleaning up after meals.

• After lunch, toddlers are given the opportunity to nap or rest.

• The afternoon portion of the day also provides opportunities for outside play and care of the outdoor environment.