Home About NYC Events How To Help Contact Us Join Our Mailing List  
Childcare
Counseling
Counseling
Facilities Rental
Novato School Readiness
Novato Wellness Center
Sports Leagues
Vibrant Novato
Hablamos Espanol
 
Our Address:
680 Wilson Avenue
Novato, CA 94947
Pre-Toddler: 16 Months to 2 Years

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm
Staff Ratio: One caregiver to four children.
License: 213001793

Our Pre-Toddler program is designed to meet the developmental needs of children in this age group, with assigned primary caregivers. The program provides activities that enhance each child's cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical and creative development. We offer a safe, nurturing environment in which your child is encouraged to explore his/her world. The Pre-Toddler years are a time for exploration in the security of their surroundings.

Each day is filled with opportunities to create, explore, and learn problem solving and personal interaction skills, while developing a positive self-concept through self- and teacher-directed activities. Our caring staff bring consistency and calmness to your child's day through new experiences, while helping him/her put their thoughts and feelings into words with ongoing language exchanges.

A Typical Day in the life of a Pre-Toddler at the NYC:

Pre-Toddler Schedule*

7:00 - 8:00 Good Morning & Free play
8:30 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 Clean up/Free play
9:30 - 10:00 Diaper changes/ Manipulative table toys
10:00 - 10:15** Circletime and fingerplays
10:15 - 10:35 Art/Music/table toys/reading
10:35 - 10:40 Clean up
10:40 - 11:35 Outdoor play (On rainy days, play in full size gymnasium)
11:35 - 11:40 Wash hands for lunch
11:40 - 12:00 Lunch time

 Pre-Toddlers use their developing skills to feed themselves from our varied and nutritious menus, which include many fresh fruits and vegetables. Dining among peers tends to encourage little ones to try nutritious new foods. Careful attention to food allergies is a top priority, and we welcome (but do not provide) alternative foods as needed.

12:00 - 12:20 Clean up/nap time prep
12:20 - 2:20 Nap time
2:20 - 3:00 Children wake up/diaper change
3:00 - 3:30 Snack/Quiet activities
3:30 - 4:00 Free play
4:00 - 5:00 Outdoor play
5:00 - 6:00 Pick up/Good byes


* This schedule is subject to change due to the children's needs
** Every Wednesday, we have music class at 10:00 a.m. with our music teacher.


Babycare    Pre-Toddler  Toddler   Pre-School / Pre-K    Kindergarten    School-Age