Toddlers
Mercaz Academy Toddler Program: Nurturing Young Minds
The 2024-2025 Toddler program at Mercaz Academy serves children born in 2022
Mercaz Academy takes great pride in offering an exceptional Toddler Program that caters to the unique needs and development of our youngest learners, who receive the special attention and care they deserve. With a warm and stimulating environment, our program provides a solid foundation for their future educational journey. Our Toddler Program is led by highly trained and experienced early childhood educators who are dedicated to nurturing young minds. They create a safe and loving environment where each child feels valued, respected, and supported.
We recognize that toddlers learn best through play and exploration. In our Toddler Program, we implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. We provide a balance of structured activities and free play, ensuring that each child's individual needs and interests are met.
Language development is a crucial aspect of early childhood education. Our educators utilize various techniques, such as storytelling, songs, and conversations to enhance vocabulary, communication skills, and linguistic capabilities.
Our Toddler Program focuses on developing fundamental cognitive skills. Through interactive experiences and hands-on activities, we promote curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities. Our dedicated teachers design age-appropriate activities that challenge and stimulate the young minds, fostering a love for learning.
Mercaz Academy values the importance of socialization in a toddler's life. We encourage positive interactions, collaborative play, and teamwork skills. Our teachers guide children in developing essential social-emotional skills, including empathy, self-regulation, and conflict resolution. We create a nurturing environment where children feel secure, fostering their emotional well-being.
Physical development is an integral part of the toddler stage. At Mercaz Academy, we provide abundant opportunities for gross and fine motor skill development. Through games, music, outdoor play, and art activities, children enhance their coordination, balance, and dexterity. We also prioritize healthy habits, including proper nutrition and hygiene practices.
Our teachers introduce our youngest students to their Jewish heritage in a fun, age-appropriate way. Through stories, crafts, and songs, our toddlers discover the Jewish holidays, develop an appreciation for the Sabbath, and learn the Jewish values that will support them through their education and later in life.
The Judaic program includes tefilah (prayers) every morning, chagim (holidays), Shabbat, and stories from the parsha (weekly Torah reading). We also begin to familiarize students with the Aleph Bet.
We believe in a partnership between our educators and parents. Our Toddler Program ensures individualized attention to each child, acknowledging their unique strengths and areas for growth. We maintain open communication with parents, sharing regular updates, progress reports, and fostering a collaborative relationship.
Mercaz Academy's Toddler Program is a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where our youngest learners thrive. With a focus on holistic development and a commitment to excellence, we lay the foundation for future academic success. Join us at Mercaz Academy, where your toddler's educational journey begins with love, care, and educational excellence.
