Infant and Toddler Program

At Neck of the Woods, our Infant and Toddler program is split up into 4 different classes based on age. In the start of the Fall every year, children will be enrolled into their class and remain in that class through the entire school year, so the class will grow together as a whole and the dynamic shifts as the children grow. These are the groups:

Periwinkles (Youngest infant room)

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Rumbles (Middle infant room)

The Rumbles class is made up of our youngest friends at NOW. This classroom has a ratio of 1:4, and the maximum class size is 8 with 2 teachers. The infants in this class do a lot of tummy time, practice rolling over, sitting up with support and then independently, introducing foods, and some of them are learning to stand and walk. This class's schedule is based around each infant's needs- naps and meals (bottles and solid food) are given on demand for each child.

Tumblers (Oldest infant room)

The Tumblers are our oldest group of  infants. The ratio in this classroom is 1:4 with a maximum class size of 8 with 2 teachers. In this class, the children continue to develop many fine and gross motor skills, including walking, climbing stairs, using utensils to eat, and an introduction to potty training. In the Tumblers class, babies take a mid day nap. Children in this class eat a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. Lots of new learning happening daily!

Grasshoppers (Youngest toddler room)

In the Grasshoppers class, the ratio is 1:4 with a maximum class size of 8 students with 2 teachers. In this class, the children continue to develop fine and gross motor skills, including climbing stairs, using utensils and the introduction of potty training. In the Grasshoppers class, children will take one nap a day following lunch. All children will have a morning and afternoon snack with lots of outdoor adventures.

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Dominoes (Middle toddler room)

In the Dominoes class, the ratio is 1:4 until children turn 2, then it increases to 1:5. The maximum number of students in this class are 8 kids with two teachers in this class. This age group continues to develop their motor skills, language, and social-emotional development through play based learning. Many children in this class are also continuing to work on potty training as well as developing some independent skills such as getting dressed and hand washing. Children in this class eat a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. After lunch, there is a nap time. These busy bodies have a great deal of fun during the day!

Inverness (Oldest toddler room)

The Inverness class consists of our oldest group of toddlers. This class ratio is 1:5. If all children are 3 years old, the ratio changes to 1:10. The maximum class size for this group is 10 children with 2 teachers. In this class, the children continue to focus heavily on social emotional development and making friendships. The Inverness crew also works hard to promote independence in children with tasks such as getting dressed to go outside, getting out and putting away their lunch boxes, and using the bathroom.

Any children who are 3 or older before September 1st will be enrolled in the Brambles preschool class for the school year.