Montessori Toddler Day Care Program in Mount Prospect
Parkview Montessori School provides a nurturing toddler program for children ages 15–24 months. Through hands-on activities and guided exploration, toddlers develop language, coordination, independence, concentration and positive social skills in a safe, child-centered environment.
In our 15-24 Month Old Toddler Program, you will find:
- A clean and sanitary environment
- A safe place for your toddler
- Bright, colorful, and aesthetically pleasing rooms
- A group size of 15 toddlers with 3 adults
- Nurturing adults working with the children
- Children given the freedom to move and explore
- Children introduced to the expectations of community life
- Child sized tables, chairs, shelving, and materials
- An environment designed for sensorial learners
- Individualized instruction
- Water activities developing independence, concentration, and order
- Activities that encourage gross and fine motor coordination
- Children working at tables or on rugs
- Children removing and returning learning materials to the place they got them
- Emphasis on labeling the world around them and encouraging spoken language
- Happy children that are treated with respect
Toddler Day Care Program Daily Schedule
| 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Drop-Off / Work Time |
| 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM | Outdoor/Indoor play |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Morning Snack |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Diapers / Handwashing |
| 10:00 AM – 10:55 AM | Work and Water Work |
| 10:55 AM – 11:15 AM | Line Time - (songs, finger play, movement) |
| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Lunch |
| 11:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Nap Time |
| 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Diapering |
| 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Outdoor/Indoor play |
| 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Afternoon Snack |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Group Activity (Felt board/ language) |
| 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Story Time & Supervised classroom activities, Pick-up time* |