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Toddler-Adult (18-30 Months)

Two toddler girls play together during class.

Research has repeatedly shown that the best time to invest in a child's education is in the earliest years. We believe a child's first school experience should not only be educational, but exciting and nurturing as well.

Our toddler and parent class, which is designed for children ages 18-30 months of age, lays the foundation for exploration, wonder and communication at a time when children are curious about new opportunities, but still reliant on the steady presence of a trusted adult. An expert in Early Childhood education equips parents and caregivers with the tools to help young children develop secure adult attachments, socialization, attention, language acquisition and cooperation skills. Together, toddlers and their ‘grown-ups’ will become part of a small community that encourages play and exploration—the ways in which children learn best.

Four six-week sessions

 

Bridging the transition between home and school

Led by an experienced Old Trail Early Childhood teacher, adults will be guided in ways to meaningfully interact with children through play, songs and interactive story time. In a warm and nurturing environment, children will: 

  • Become a part of a trusted community. 
  • Practice independence. 
  • Discover that other adults are part of their trusted community. 
  • Strengthen communication skills and expression between the children and adults. 

When children have intentional, playful interactions with their caregivers, they create connections that foster meaningful relationships, develop a strong sense of self, and better understand and communicate their own emotions and needs.

Amanda Irwin, Primary School Director

Registration Details

The Toddler-Adult Classes are offered in six-week sessions, all similar in curriculum, during the fall, winter and spring trimesters. Classes are held each Wednesday from 8:30-9:45 a.m. for toddlers who are 18-24 months and from 10:15-11:45 a.m. for toddlers who are 24-30 months old. The cost for each six-week session is $325 (including a $150 non-refundable deposit, due at registration). A maximum of seven (7) children will be registered for each class. Children should meet the age requirement by the first day of the session for which they are registered. 

Designed as an outreach program for Old Trail School, these toddler classes are open to the wider community; an admission application is not required. Parents may register for a maximum of two sessions, with one session per age group.

  • Fall session I (six classes): September 11, 2024 to October 16, 2024 
  • Fall session II (six classes): October 30, 2024 to December 11, 2024
  • Winter session (six classes): January 8, 2025 to February 12, 2025
  • Spring session (six classes): April 9, 2025 to May 14, 2025 
  • Summer session (five classes): July 14, 2025 to July 18, 2025, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (registration opens May 19) 

Registration Process

Please submit the form below to register for a Toddler-Adult session. Payment is processed at time of registration. Once your information has been received, you will be contacted with further information closer to the start of the program.