Rio Rancho and Albuquerque, New Mexico Toddlers and 2s Programs

We provide separate programs to meet the unique needs of toddlers and two-year-olds. Covenant Schools considers toddlers to be those walking children who are between thirteen months and two years of age. Toddlers have many of the same needs as infants when it comes to being held, comforted frequently, cuddled and in forming a strong bond with caregivers, as with other toddlers.

Two-year-olds are active, curious and becoming more independent. We utilize a multi-sensory curriculum to provide a variety of learning experiences that help your child develop self-control, co-operation and communication skills. Potty training is also part of the two-year-old’s day.

Our Albuquerque, New Mexico toddlers and 2s curriculums are specifically designed to encourage social, emotional, language and motor development skills. Routine tasks, like diapering and eating, are used to interact with toddlers and two-year-olds and are made into learning and sharing experiences.

The programs are carefully planned to meet the needs of children who are coming together for the first time. It’s fun and exciting and consists of four major activity areas:

• Language Development
• Creative Expression and Exploration
• Music and Movement/Large Motor Skill Activities
• Manipulative/Small Motor Skills

Toddler Program

Developmental care for toddlers starts with providing for their basic needs of health, safety, cleanliness, security and good nutrition. As we provide care for your child, we work closely with you as a strong supportive partner. Our toddlers have their own developmentally appropriate play area where they can increase their independence.

Toddler’s curiosity is boundless as they investigate everything within reach. They are constantly striving to learn as much as possible about the world around them, through exploration and discovery. It is our responsibility to assist and encourage them in this important task and see that we don’t limit this natural process. This is a time of tremendous learning. Studies confirm the importance of this development that precedes language fluency.

Indeed, your child’s introduction to learning can affect both the desire and the ability to acquire knowledge in the future.

Careful planning helps this age group make appropriate choices. A variety of small and large motor toys are provided to help develop muscles. These toys also help young children to learn to share with others and develop a sense of responsibility and imagination.

Two-Year-Old Program

Teaching children under the age of three is a wonderful challenge because they love to test the world around them and will vacillate between wanting to be close and wanting to be autonomous.

Teachers of two-year-olds become one of the group, playing and interacting with children to guide them in their attempts at socializing with peers and model appropriate use of material.  Two-year-olds have their own distinct needs and abilities. They are rapidly acquiring language, so their day will consist of chants, rhymes, songs and simple Bible stories.

The children will recite numbers from 1 to 20 and recite the alphabet. They will be exposed to flash cards with pictures and words to help them recognize letters. They will also participate in drills on colors and shapes.

The children will participate in learning to recite Psalm 23, The Lord’s Prayer and The Ten Commandments. This will teach children good character principles and Bible truths.

At Covenant Schools, space is limited and demand is high
for our Rio Rancho and Albuquerque infant day care

Call 505-856-5493 for Albuquerque and 505-994-4600 for Rio Rancho today
to receive information on rates and openings

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