The toddler community at community montessori
18 Months to 3 Years
The Toddler Community, also known as the "Young Children’s Community" or "Infant Community," is an integral part of our school community. This nurturing environment is carefully designed to meet the unique developmental needs of toddlers. The child should be a stable walker, but does not need to be independently toileting to enter the program. Half day and full day options are available.
A prepared environment for exploration
The toddler classroom is a meticulously prepared space that encourages independent exploration and discovery. Child-sized furniture, low shelves, and a wide array of developmentally appropriate materials are arranged in an aesthetically pleasing, orderly manner, fostering a sense of order and calm.
Key areas of the toddler environment include:
Key areas of the toddler environment
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PsychomotorList Item 1
Activities that encourage the development of fine and gross motor through materials that are engaging to the mind of the child.
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Practical LifeList Item 2
Activities that promote the development of independence and fine and gross motor refinement through self care and care of the environment and tasks with specific purposes.
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LanguageList Item 3
Objects, language cards, books and simple materials to nurture language and communication skills.
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Creative Self ExpressionList Item 4
Materials for the children to explore the beginning stages of what will become art, music and dance.
A nurturing Community
Under the guidance of AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) trained teachers and assistants, the toddler classroom becomes a nurturing community. With a low student-teacher ratio, children receive individualized attention and support.
Toddlers engage in purposeful work, practical life activities like food preparation and gardening, and plenty of outdoor time. The calm, unhurried pace allows them to explore at their own rhythm while developing independence, concentration, and social skills through interactions with mixed-age peers.
Fostering a love for learning
The CMS toddler program lays a strong foundation for lifelong learning by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and a positive attitude towards education from the earliest years. By respecting each child's unique interests and developmental timeline, the program nurtures a genuine love for learning that will carry through to future educational experiences.
As part of the larger CMS school community, the toddler program seamlessly transitions children into the Primary program (3-6 years of age), continuing their journey of self-directed learning and holistic development.
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Toddler
Half Day: 8:15am - 11:45am
Full Day: 8:15am - 3:15pm
Primary
Half Day: 8:15am - 11:45am
Full Day: 8:15am - 3:15pm
Elementary
Full Day: 8:15am - 3:15pm
Middle School
Full Day: 8:15am - 3:15pm
Community Montessori School, Inc., established in 1970, is an Association Montessori Internationale certified program in Lexington, Kentucky for toddler to 8th grade. Admission is decided without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic background.