Our Jellybeans Class is designed for children 2-3 years of age. This is a transitional
time in their development as the children move from the complete dependency of infancy to
the increasingly independent and mobile world of toddlerhood.
Amazing changes unfold during this stage of life as the toddlers become more
verbal, begin to assert their independence and start to develop control over their bodies
and emotions. As they practice these developing skills, they need to be in an environment
that provides challenging opportunities and activities that allow them to try out their
new skills and concepts safely and supportively in a way that is conducive to their
developmental success. As in adolescence, the toddlers’ imagination and motivation often exceed
their competence and they are often frustrated with being in this in-between stage of life.
They experience an emotional tandem between being "babies" and "big kids." Toddlers need caregivers
who understand this unique developmental status and who can provide them with the caring and support
that they need to navigate the ups and downs of toddlerhood.
Our Jellybeans’ learning environment reflects the understanding that the toddlers’ interests and
capabilities vary and change throughout their toddler experience. The classrooms feature learning
centers in which children may participate in child-initiated and child-directed play as well as
small group activities. Throughout their day, we have ample staffing, which allows for guided
learning experiences and excellent extension opportunities. It is through our incredibly low
adult:child ratios that we are able to truly individualize the learning experiences for our
children. Our curriculum and learning centers are based on the Creative Curriculum which
stresses the creation of developmentally appropriate activities that encompass the skills and
experiences needed for optimum development and personal success. Our highly qualified staff
utilizes their expertise and repertoire of child development activities to create a fluid
curriculum specifically geared for the children in their care.
