Nurturing Their Emerging Skills and Development
Getting Toddlers Engaged
Toddlers love to explore the world around them. The toddler rooms are designed to allow children to use all of their senses to learn and grow. Toddlers are engaged in activities and experiences designed to meet their emerging skills in language, socialization and personal autonomy. In addition, the toddlers have their own brand-new, playground, a place where they can run, jump, climb and develop those large motor skills as well.
Highlight of MKCCC’s Toddler Program
The toddlers use “Creative Curriculum” in the classrooms. This curriculum focuses on guided developmental activities in the areas of language, socialization, gross motor development, fine motor development and sensory skills. Lesson plans are created to include a balance of active and quiet play as well as structured and free play activities. Our incredible child-to-teacher ratios and use of the best-in-class technology solutions for managing the home-school connection, allow our teachers to create programs that meet the individual needs of each child.
“MKCCC has helped my toddler daughter develop independence and self awareness. All of the staff are warm and communicative in answering your needs and concerns. Simply put, they go above and beyond and we are very appreciative with how they are present on a day-to-day basis in our child’s life.”
WILLIAM M., MKCCC Parent
A Safe & Fun Environment
MKCCC provides a safe and attractive child-sized environment with a variety of toys, materials and equipment available for discovery and exploration. Toddlers are just beginning to learn about being part of a larger group. Teachers help them become more socially aware by allowing them to express their emotions and by building their self esteem. We build each child’s self-esteem by telling them and showing them that we know they are lovable and capable. Throughout the day we work on self help skills such as feeding themselves, using the toilet and putting on their own shoes. These are just a few of the accomplishments that help children feel good about themselves. Children at this age are just beginning to develop language and can be easily frustrated. Teachers are available to give children the words and act as role models to teach, to negotiate, and to compromise. Being part of a community requires the ability to understand limits and boundaries. Children are taught to follow classroom routines and have respect for the environment, the materials, as well as their teachers and peers. Formal meetings between the teachers and parents are scheduled in the fall and the spring. At that time, we discuss each child’s progress, goals and evaluate how the program is working for everyone.
“Our son is in his second year of the toddler program, we couldn’t be more pleased with the education, love and care he receives daily. MKCCC is a special place, where children are happy and well loved. The teams are awesome communicators with families and it brings so much comfort to knowing what our children are working on!”
DIANE S., MKCCC Parent
TEACHING STAFF
Teachers for the Toddler Program
SUPERVISOR – TODDLERS
Vanessa Kardos
What’s your favorite children’s book?
The Monster At The End of This Book
ASSISTANT TEACHER – TODDLER A
Jackie Caruso
What’s your favorite children’s book?
Llama, Llama Red Pajama & Goodnight Moon
ASSISTANT TEACHER – TODDLER A
Lauryn Diggs
What’s your favorite children’s book?
Red, A Crayon’s Story
HEAD TEACHER – TODDLER B
Nicole Kastan
What’s your favorite children’s book?
Are You My Mother?
ASSISTANT TEACHER – TODDLER B
Melissa Dalling
What’s your favorite children’s book?
The Napping House
ASSISTANT TEACHER – TODDLER B
Tabitha Birch
What’s your favorite children’s book?
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
HEAD TEACHER – TODDLER C
Deja Spruill
What’s your favorite children’s book?
Groovy Joe Ice Cream and Dinosaurs & Shady Baby
ASSISTANT TEACHER – TODDLER C
Santana Alers
What’s your favorite children’s book?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See & I Believe I can
ASSISTANT TEACHER – TODDLER C
Olivia Velta
What’s your favorite children’s book?
Slowly, Slowly, Slowly Said the Sloth
TESTIMONIALS
What people are saying
STEPHANIE & JORDAN, MKCCC Parents
“Our son started in Toddler A in November after just moving to the area. We couldn’t be happier with our experience at MKCCC. The teachers are phenomenal, so loving and nurturing. We’ve watched our son blossom over the past 8 months. He’s learned so much – socially and developmentally.”
VANESSA KARDOS, Toddler Program
Supervisor/Toddler A Head Teacher
“I’ve been a toddler teacher here at MKCCC for 16 years. These have been the most rewarding years of my life. Building the foundation for children to develop upon and blossom into little explorers ready to take on the world is the most wonderful phenomenon to watch. Many of the children who were among the first classes I had, are now returning as volunteers. It’s amazing to see these kids as well-rounded adolescents who give their time to spend with us. I love working here at MKCCC and most of all love that I spend my days giving and receiving such love.”
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ACCREDITATIONS
Professional Recognition
MKCCC is a non-profit child care facility, licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and a participant of QualitystarsNY. MKCCC is also a member of the Westchester Child Care Council.