The Parent/Toddler Program is designed to give parents and their little ones the invaluable gift of uninterrupted time together:

A Falling-in-Love Time Over and Over Again

The Meadow Room invites Moms and Dads to follow the lead of their child in playful and fun-filled activities: playhouse, storybooks, puzzles. The Hearth Room offers parents and children different experiences known as the "messy" arts - play dough, water play, paints. The Parents' Time is during the children's supervised outside play. Parents meet in the Hearth for coffee and a discussion lead by a qualified staff member. Heart wisdom and daily practical questions merge naturally. This weekly circle of support and friendship quickly becomes a favorite time for parents! Music Time ends the morning session. Parents and children gather in the Meadow for movement, songs and goodbye hugs.

1. Parent and child grow closer together having uninterrupted time.
2. Parents meet other parents for support and shared knowledge.
3. Children begin to learn how to interact with their peers.
4. The prepared environment provides children with many "hands-on" learning choices.
5. Staff support and guidance to parents and children.
6. In a group-playful setting, parents see many models for redirection.
7. Families learn ways to nurture spirituality in the family and seasonal rituals are modeled.
8. Exposure to resources available to families.

I look forward to this time and always feel better when I leave.

I feel so appreciated and affirmed as a parent.

It is so great to be able to focus on one child in such a caring, loving environment.

I have enjoyed meeting other people who share my family values and want to do things with children.

When we get to the car at the end of the morning my 2-yr. old says, "Let's go do it again! ".

With three children, ages 2 to 7, it is a special time to give my youngest undivided attention.