Infant · Toddler · Preschool

Three Programs, One Developmental Thread

Each classroom is designed around the cognitive, language, and social milestones relevant to that age — not just grouped by convenience.

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Age-grouped classrooms

Children move through each classroom at a pace set by their development, not a calendar date.

Infant Program · 6 weeks – 12 months

Responsive caregiving, a sensory-rich environment, and consistent routines that support attachment and early language exposure. Group sizes are small; each infant has a primary caregiver.

Toddler Program · 12 months – 3 years

The toddler classroom supports autonomy, language acquisition, and parallel play through structured choice and daily outdoor time. Transitions are predictable and narrated so children understand what comes next.

Preschool Program · 3 – 5 years

Pre-literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning through intentional play, small-group projects, and a daily routine children can anticipate and participate in planning.

What a typical day looks like

A predictable, developmentally sequenced daily rhythm — published so parents know what their child is doing, not just where they are.

  1. sun
    Morning

    Arrival and independent exploration

    Children choose from prepared materials as they arrive, giving each child a calm transition into the classroom routine.

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    Mid-morning

    Structured group time

    Circle, language, and early literacy activities. Group size is kept small so every child participates rather than observes.

  3. leaf
    Late morning

    Outdoor time and gross-motor activity

    Physical development is built into the daily rhythm, not treated as a break from learning.

  4. moon
    Afternoon

    Quiet rest and reflective activities

    Rest periods are calibrated to age group. Older preschoolers who do not sleep engage in quiet independent work.

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    Late afternoon

    Pickup and daily report

    Staff share a brief verbal and written summary of your child's day at pickup. A real person tells you — no app required.

Our Ratios & Group Sizes

Age group Staff-to-child ratio
Infants (6wk–12mo) [SCAFFOLD: 1:3 or better]
Toddlers (12mo–3yr) [SCAFFOLD: 1:6 or better]
Preschool (3–5yr) [SCAFFOLD: 1:10 or better]

Ratios maintained across the full operating day, including outdoor time and meals. Maryland MSDE licensed.

Program questions

How are transitions between age groups handled?

Transitions are based on developmental readiness, not a strict birthday cutoff. The program director discusses readiness with parents before any classroom move.

How are staff-to-child ratios maintained throughout the day?

Ratios are maintained across the full operating day, including during outdoor time, meals, and rest. Specific ratios are published on this page and reviewed during the center visit.

What curriculum framework guides the program?

Our program is built on the **developmental domains** of language acquisition, social-emotional regulation, and motor skills. While we follow a [SCAFFOLD: Insert Framework Name] grounded approach, we focus on daily implementation you can actually see during your visit.

How do you communicate with parents about daily progress?

Staff provide a verbal and written daily summary at pickup. For developmental milestones and concerns, the program director connects with parents directly.

See the program in person

A center visit is the best way to assess fit. We schedule them after a short introductory call.

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