Toddler Program Overview

Toddlerhood is an exciting stage in your child’s development.  It is a time when language, social, physical and cognitive skills begin to flourish.  Toddlers are learning during every moment of their day, using all of their senses to explore.  Based on our extensive experience of what these young explorers are learning, NGCC has created I Can Do It! and I Can Do It 2!  This exclusive program provides a comprehensive hands-on, multi-sensory approach to our curriculum.

Both programs focus on fostering social skills, language development and early math and science concepts.  Special “furry-friend” mascots become positive role models in demonstrating awareness of others, recognizing emotions and self-regulation.  The programs engage active Toddlers with movement songs during circle time and a sign-language program that will help support building their vocabulary.  I Can Do It 2 builds on the basics from I Can Do It, which will then flow seamlessly to our Preschool 3’s program.

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Our Toddler Classrooms

Next Generation teachers engage your young explorers with an interactive, hand-on curriculum that channels their energy and excitement into positive learning experiences.  Your child’s classroom is designed with age-appropriate toys and equipment (like Toddler-height sinks!) in various learning centers including dramatic play, manipulatives, art, sensory tables, and circle time for sharing stories/music.  Children are encouraged to explore the various centers independently, as well as working cooperatively with their friends.

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Parent Communication

Next Generation Children’s Centers strives to keep parents in touch with their children’s day and uses many mediums to accomplish this including:

• Informational Daily Note detailing your child’s learning experiences and daily activities.
• Weekly Curriculum Plans are sent home each week
• Monthly Classroom Newsletters containing detailed curriculum information and a “parent invitation” inviting parents into the classroom to assist with a particular lesson or project.
• Your school’s individual page on the NCCCenters.com Website allows you to stay in touch regarding upcoming school events and program newsletters
• Parent Communication Boards in the classroom and in the lobby of the center where important postings can be found.
• Parent Pockets in the classroom, where important notices and newsletters are distributed.
• Parent Teacher Conferences may be scheduled at your request at anytime of the year and are also offered twice a year as an opportunity to review your child’s progress report(s) with your child’s teacher.
• Classroom Telephone allow you easy access to your child’s teacher.  Please feel free to call to discuss any issues or concerns.  We encourage you to do this during rest time, between 1 PM and 3 PM

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What To Bring

On your first day, please bring in

• Diapers & diaper creams
• crib size sheet, a lightweight blanket
• two complete sets of clothing
• appropriate outerwear for outside play
• In the warmer months, please send in sunscreen, non-aerosol insect repellant, bathing suit, towel and sun hat
• In the colder months, please send in weather appropriate coat, hat, mittens and boots

If your child is toilet training please send in the following items:

• At least 5-6 extra pairs of underwear
• At least 5-6 pairs of pants and shirts
• At least 5-6 pairs of socks
• An extra pair of shoes

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