Toddler Program in Ahwatukee
Building Independence & Curiosity โ Ages 1 to 2
Dedicated, nurturing, and trained teachers implement a toddler-designed curriculum to foster cognitive development, speech and language development, strengthen fine motor and gross motor skills, introduce grace and courtesy lessons, and promote independence. An important part of a toddler’s developing independence is learning to care for themselves โ washing hands, putting on shoes and jackets.
What Your Toddler Will Experience
Hands-on Montessori learning in three languages
๐ง Cognitive Development
Activities designed to challenge thinking, develop problem-solving skills, and build concentration. Montessori materials are always accessible, attractive, safe, and geared for success.
๐ฃ๏ธ Speech & Language
Trilingual immersion in Mandarin, Spanish, and English with native-speaking teachers. Songs, stories, conversations, and language-rich play build vocabulary in all three languages.
โ Fine & Gross Motor Skills
Purposeful activities strengthen both fine motor skills (pouring, threading, drawing) and gross motor skills (climbing, running, dancing) โ building coordination and confidence.
๐ค Grace & Courtesy
Montessori grace and courtesy lessons teach toddlers social skills โ sharing, waiting, greeting others โ building the social-emotional foundation for lifelong relationships.
๐ Practical Life & Independence
Self-care is a core part of our program. Toddlers learn to wash hands, put on shoes and jackets, use utensils, and tidy their workspace โ building pride and self-sufficiency.
๐ต Music, Movement & Outdoor Play
Daily outdoor time on our playground plus music and movement activities in three languages keep toddlers active, engaged, and joyful throughout the day.
A Safe, Loving Environment
Toddler exercises and activities recognize that children learn by doing. Classroom materials are always accessible, attractive, safe, and geared for a child’s success. Activities are changed regularly in response to children’s need for variety and challenge as they grow. The safe, loving, gentle atmosphere puts children and parents at ease and makes for a trusting, spontaneous transition to school.
Toddlers attend five days a week, with mornings-only or full-day options available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions families ask about the toddler program
What ages are in the toddler classroom?
The toddler program serves children from about 15 months to two and a half years. Placement follows readiness as well as age, so a child close to either end of that range is looked at individually. The team considers mobility, how your child moves around a classroom, and how they handle routines before deciding which room fits.
Does my toddler need to be potty trained before starting?
No. Potty learning happens at school as part of the daily routine rather than as a requirement for entry. Toddlers use the bathroom on a predictable rhythm, dress and undress themselves as much as they can, and get help without pressure. The team stays in step with whatever you are doing at home.
How do you handle drop-off and separation anxiety?
Expect a short adjustment period, and expect tears at drop-off for a while. Toddlers settle faster with a consistent goodbye routine, an unhurried arrival, and the same familiar teachers each morning. Staff will tell you honestly how the rest of the morning went, which is usually calmer than the first five minutes suggest.
Do toddlers nap during the day?
Yes. There is a rest period built into the daily schedule, with each child on their own mat or cot. Children who wake early move to a quiet activity rather than lying there waiting. If your toddler is dropping a nap or sleeping at an unusual time, tell the team so the routine can flex.
What does a Montessori toddler day actually look like?
Long uninterrupted work periods where your child chooses activities, plus practical life tasks like pouring, wiping, and putting on shoes. Add outdoor time, songs, stories, snack, and rest. Teachers demonstrate rather than direct, then step back. It looks calmer and more purposeful than a typical daycare room, because toddlers are doing real work.
Will learning three languages at once delay my toddler’s speech?
Hearing three languages does not cause a speech delay. Trilingual children often spread their early words across languages, so any single one can look thinner than you expect. Because native Mandarin, Spanish, and English speaking teachers are in the room all day, count what your toddler understands across all three together. Raise real concerns with the team and your pediatrician.
How does my child move from the infant room into the toddler room?
You will not get a hard cutover. Your child visits the toddler room in short stretches first, meeting the teachers and the space while the infant room is still home base. Those visits lengthen until the move is barely a change. Expect the first couple of weeks to include some tired afternoons while the new rhythm settles.
How do I know if my toddler is ready for the toddler program?
Look for walking with confidence, curiosity about what other children are doing, longer stretches of focus, and interest in doing things without help. Age is a starting point rather than the deciding factor. Bring your own observations to a tour and the team will compare them with what they see in the classroom.