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Care
Age-Appropriate Fun
At The Harlem Nest, we provide a nurturing environment tailored specifically for toddlers. Our programs focus on early childhood developmental milestones through play, fostering creativity, social skills, and emotional growth in our little ones.
Play
Creative Learning
Through engaging playtime activities, we enhance cognitive development and encourage exploration. Our trained staff introduces interactive experiences that stimulate curiosity and help children build essential skills in a fun, safe setting.
Growth
Development Focus
We prioritize holistic development, integrating physical, social, and emotional learning aspects. Each activity is designed to promote independence, resilience, and teamwork among toddlers, laying a strong foundation for future learning experiences.
Care
Safe Spaces
Safety is our top priority. Our daycare provides a clean, secure environment where children can thrive under the attentive care of our dedicated staff, ensuring they feel loved and valued throughout their day.
Emergent Curriculum Flow & Daily Rhythm
Time | Activity | What May Emerge |
|---|---|---|
7:00 - 8:00 | Early Drop-Off (Optional, Fee-Based) | Quiet play, observation of early interests |
8:00- 9:00 | Arrival & Free Play & Breakfast | Children choose materials ? teacher observes emerging themes (e.g., building, bugs) |
9:00 - 9:30 | Morning Meeting / Circle Time | Greeting, songs, weather, stories ? child asks about clouds ? weather inquiry |
9:30 - 10:30 | Indoor/Outdoor Exploration | Hands-on activities based on interests (e.g., water play, art, magnifying bugs) |
10:30 - 11:00 | Snack | Social conversations ? child talks about visiting a farm ? farm theme begins |
11:00 - 12:00 | Learning Centers / Creative Play | Materials adapted to current interest (e.g., animals, space, colors) |
12:00 - 12:30 | Lunch | Group reflection, storytelling, or follow-up from morning activities |
12:30 - 2:30 | Rest / Nap Time | Books, soft music, quiet observation |
2:30 - 3:00 | Snack | Reflect on the day, prep for afternoon ideas |
3:00 - 5:00 | Outdoor Play / Enrichment | Free exploration or projects (e.g., nature collage, building cities) |
5:00 - 6:00 | Pick-up / Wind-down (Late Fee Option) | Journaling, drawing, soft music, revisiting the day's learning |
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