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 The Montessori Infant and Toddlerclassroom, led by the MontessoriDirectress, houses a multi-agecommunity of learners ranging from 6

weeks to 3 years of age. The childrenmove freely in the environment choosinga variety of hands-on, self-correctingmaterials designed to appeal to theirsenses, their drive for independence, andtheir need to explore their world in ameaningful way.

Toddler ProgramChildren attending the toddler programwill work in the following curricularareas:

PRACTICAL LIFE Once the toddler is walking, hands arenow free for work. As toddlers gaincoordination of their hands, they enjoyfine-motor tasks such as puzzles, beadstringing, pouring, scooping, practicingtheir dressing skills, table washing and

setting, plant care, dishwashing, andpreparing simple snacks. The practicallife area of the classroom offers thetoddler opportunities to expand herconcentration, follow a sequence of steps,and develop self-esteem andindependence.

LANGUAGE 

In the Montessori toddler environment,we provide language materials such asbooks, objects, pictures for namingeveryday objects, emotions, and body

parts. The most important skills inlanguage development at the toddlerlevel are in new word acquisition andspeech development. Adults in ourenvironment will talk and listen to thechild. Between eighteen months and agetwo, there is an explosion into spokenlanguage, with young toddlers learningnew words every day. Young toddlersinitially speak using one word. As theylearn to speak in phrases, toddlers addthe other parts of speech. By age threemost children will have developedseventy percent of the vocabulary theywill use as adults. Older toddlers in ourenvironment will be introduced tomaterials that will refine their listeningskills and introduce them to phoneticsounds and other pre-reading skills.

ART, MUSIC, AND MOVEMENT

Toddlers enjoy daily opportunities forcutting paper, gluing, drawing withcrayons, and painting. Music andmovement experiences are provideddaily. Children are invited to sing, listento music, participate in finger plays, andtake part in whole group motor activities

such as marching, following the leader,and walking in a line.

SENSORIAL Sensorial activities challenge the toddlerto visually discriminate colors – to name,match, and grade. Other materials allow

the child to grade manipulatives by size,length, width, and circumference. Thechild’s sense of touch is stimulated byexploration of water, sand, dirt, clay, andPlay-Doh. Textured materials can bematched and objects can be identified byfeel. Children experience materials thatmake different sounds, both loud andsoft. Sources of sounds can be identifiedand matched. Toddlers explore the senseof smell from fruits, flowers, and spices.Our daily tasting time exposes childrento a variety of new tastes and textures infoods with which they may not alreadybe familiar.

MATHEMATICS 

Toddlers enjoy being introduced tonumbers in books, music, and finger

plays. The mathematics area providesopportunities for toddlers to explorenumbers, match and name numbers, andtransfer an equal number of objects toeach number. Toddlers will begin basiccounting and have opportunities toexplore, match, and name geometricalshapes.

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Application Information 

  New student registration will be heldthe first Saturday in March from9 a.m. – 12 noon. Children may beaccepted for late enrollment on aspace-available basis.

  Applications are required foradmission and may be requestedfrom the office.

  There is an annual, non-refundableregistration fee of $35. 00 for allchildren, new and returning, enrolledin our programs. A non-refundabletuition deposit is due in June.

  The academic school year runs fromSeptember through May.

  Tuition payments for our academic

programs are made in 10 monthlyinstallments, August through May.

  A 5% discount is offered for siblingsenrolled in our educational programs,with a 10% discount for siblingsenrolled in our childcare program.

  All morning classes meet from8:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Annual Tuition Information

*Prices effective until June 30, 2014*

Toddler Program 

(12 months  – 3 years)

5 Day Program (M-F): $ 3325.00

3 Day Program (T-W-H): $ 2025.00

Before & After Program ChildcareBefore and After Program Care for

children enrolled in our Montessori Infant andToddler programs is available on school days,September through May. The ChildcareProgram in our Montessori HomeEnvironment complements our academic

school programs by emphasizing creative arts,dramatic play, movement, and socialization ina relaxed atmosphere. An afternoon snack isprovided.

Services for childcare are billed hourly,by half day rate (more than 5 hours onprogram days), or by full day rate (more than5 hours on non-program days). 

Hours of Operation:

6:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

11:45 a.m. –

 5:30 p.m. 

* Please note: There is no childcareavailable during Academic Program times. 

Toddler Childcare

Hourly Rate Half-Day Rate*

All Students $4.40 $22.00

Full Day Rate for all Toddlers: $33.00

*Half-day fees will be discounted by $5.00/day

for toddlers in our 5 Day Program.

Summer Programs: June, July, & August

Richland Academy offers a variety ofexciting summer programs for infant, toddler,preprimary, and kindergarten children.Currently enrolled and prospective students,as well as alumni up to age 6 are invited to

attend. Summer Program information andregistration forms are available in May.

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