Toddler
Supporting Optimal Development for Children 18 to 36 Months
In the MIR Toddler Program, we partner with you to support optimal development for your children ages 18 months to 3 years. In a safe, home-like environment, your child will experience rich opportunities to explore with all their senses and grow through lots of active interaction with the adults.
From birth to age 3, your child’s brain develops more rapidly than at any other age. More learning takes place at these ages than at any other stage of development.
The MIR Toddler environment is a nurturing learning environment with teachers specially trained to help children in their:
Language Development
This is the sensitive period for acquiring language! The Montessori materials and plenty of one-on-one interactions with the teachers help your child build vocabulary, verbal skills, and communication abilities.
Physical Development
Large movement, physical education, dancing, and free play help your child grow stronger and more coordinated (gross motor skills). Montessori materials help children to use and build their fine motor skills.
Social and Emotional Development
Your child will develop independence, self-control, and care of self and others under the patient guidance of the teachers. Freedom with clear limits allows them to practice appropriate behaviors and learn to be part of a community.
Cognition and Learning
Your child's daily experiences build the neural connections needed for a solid foundation of learning. The Montessori environment encourages the exploration and freedom your child needs to build these connections.
Learning in Action
Tour the MIR Toddler environment
Observe Toddlers working in their classrooms
The Toddler program is 5 days a week. This ensures a consistent routine and smoother transition for a child beginning in the school environment.
Enrollment Options
Choose the schedule that best fits your child and family:
Morning childcare is available for an additional fee from 7:45-9 am.
School Calendar & Year-Round Care
MIR follows a traditional school-year calendar, including standard holidays and staff in-service closures.
For families who wish to continue their child’s Montessori experience year-round, summer programming is available for enrolled students.
