Toddler Room!

Welcome to our Toddler Room! We look forward to helping your child grow and

develop. From 18-36 months, your child will achieve many milestones. Language skills will

increase, the desire for independence will begin and social skills will develop. Be prepared for

some ups and downs during this time of your child’s life... they are normal!

The activities we plan each day encompass quite a variety to meet your child’s needs and

development. We go outside each day (weather permitting) so please dress your child

accordingly. No laced shoes or boots. Only velcro is permitted and socks and sneakers are a

must each day. A pair of fitted, hard soled slippers are also needed for indoor play. These will be

kept here in our shoe cubby. Your child will also need an art smock, small pillow and blanket, full

change of clothes, bags for soiled clothing, diapers and wipes, along with a fitted sheet for their

cot. All these items will be kept in your child’s cubby. A book bag and folder are necessary to

transport art work & soiled clothing. It also helps your child feel important to carry it! Please

remember that book bags are within the reach of children. Do not send anything that may be

harmful such as medications, food or small items that can be a choking hazard. All medications,

diaper creams, ointments must be labeled and handed to the teacher. All medications must be

accompanied by a physician form. Please ask if you should need one of these forms.

Your child will begin drinking from a small cup. No more sippy cups... yea! They are

also encouraged to use eating utensil (spoon & fork). We ask that you do the same at home.

Children under two years of age will still be served whole milk. A specially prepared monthly

menu is served to the children and is posted in the hall for your viewing. We also practice table

manners and sometimes we have family style meals where the children pass the bowls of food

and prepare their own plate!

Your child will also sit on our little toilet with diaper changes! This is the best time to

introduce “potty training”. Diapers are checked &/or changed approximately every two hours or

more as needed. Generally after breakfast, after lunch, after naps and then again around 4:30.

Please, always bring your child to care in a clean diaper. When your child graduates to

underwear, please send in several changes of clothes. Remember to choose clothing that your

child can put on & off with ease by him/her self. Set him/her up for success! Please avoid carrying

your child to class. Encourage him/her to walk while holding your hand. Allow your child time to

remove his/her own shoes or coat. This age loves independence!

Read your child’s daily activities, and get involved with your child’s education now! You

will have the ability to message your child’s teacher throughout the day as well as get messages

from them regarding any supplies your child needs. This will be done through our Procare app.

Please view our bulletin board regularly for information. If you ever have any questions,

concerns, compliments or complaints we want to here from you! Feel free to discuss anything

with the teachers or directors at any time

Thank you for choosing Candy Land Day Care and welcome to our Toddler room!