Toddler1 – 3 years
A real Montessori toddler community. Practical-life work (pouring, scooping, dressing themselves), language explosion, peer interaction, and a calm partnership through potty training.
Teacher-to-child ratio: 1:6
Predictable rhythm. Plenty of room to breathe.
Children settle when they know what’s next. Here’s the rhythm of a typical day.
- 6:00 – 7:30 AMDrop-off, free choice
- 7:30 – 8:30 AMBreakfast
- 8:30 – 11:00 AMWork cyclePractical-life and language work, teacher-presented activities, peer collaboration.
- 11:00 – 12:00 PMOutdoor play
- 12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch
- 1:00 – 3:00 PMNap
- 3:00 – 3:30 PMSnack
- 3:30 – 6:30 PMStory time, work cycle, family pickup
What we work on at this age.
Practical-life work
Pouring, scooping, sorting, dressing frames, sweeping. Tiny bodies doing real, meaningful work — the foundation of Montessori for this age.
Language explosion
Vocabulary triples in this window. We read aloud, sing, name, narrate, and listen. Bilingual exposure where families bring it.
Potty training partnership
We follow your child's cues and work with you on the home plan. No shaming, no pressure, no rewards — readiness is built, not bribed.
Peer interaction
Sharing, turn-taking, and conflict resolution coached gently in real time. The toddler room is where social-emotional muscles get their first real workout.
Developmental milestones.
- Walking steadily, climbing safely, learning to navigate stairs.
- Two- and three-word sentences, then short questions and stories.
- Independent dressing and toileting milestones tracked weekly.
- Beginning self-feeding with utensils and drinking from a cup.
- Following multi-step directions and developing focused attention spans.
Toddlers move up when they're potty-independent and ready for a longer work cycle.
Usually around age 3. We schedule visits to the preschool room, and your child gets a known peer and a known teacher in the new space. The move is a graduation, not a surprise.
About the toddler program.
Come see Beechnut St. for yourself.
Tours are free and last about 30 minutes. Bring your little one if you can — they usually decide before you do.