Montessori Daycare in St. Louis

Your baby is now a toddler, and having the right childcare for their development is crucial. North American Montessori provides the right environment for toddlers to learn and grow at their own pace. We take an individualized approach to educational child care to guide your toddler’s natural curiosity. At our Montessori daycare in St. Louis, your toddler can explore and thrive safely during this stage of development.

Reach out to us today to discover how we can support your child’s journey!

Inside Our Montessori Toddler Child Care Program

In a Montessori environment, your child will receive nurturing care from dedicated teachers. Two teachers staff each toddler room, providing guidance and attention to children in this stage. It is through the child’s interest and active engagement that the love of learning arises.

As your child grows, their brain development helps them connect with the world around them. Our Toddler Room activities promote independence, order, coordination, and concentration while supporting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Children progress at their own pace, and our teachers use developmentally appropriate materials to meet age-specific milestones and enhance learning.

Engaging Activities for Toddler Development

We encourage our students to participate in Montessori-inspired activities, including:

• Learning how to talk and express their needs, wants, and interests
• Learning and improving motor skills such as walking, climbing, running, jumping, balancing, etc.
• Learning and improving fine motor skills such as reaching, grasping, using tools and utensils, etc.
• Developing spatial awareness
• Sorting, counting, naming, and identifying objects
• Learning to follow directions and take turns
• Developing listening and observing skills
• Sensory activities to encourage growth and social interaction
• Interacting with other children and learning from each other
• Strengthening memory and focused attention skills
• Developing communication skills and building vocabulary
• Developing manners
• Pre-writing and pre-reading activities
• Participating in music and songs
• Circle time
• Age-specific arts and crafts

A Nurturing Program Designed to Encourage Learning

We separate infants who are rolling or crawling from older toddlers who are walking or running to prevent collisions. Around 8 months, children in the Infant Room who show signs of becoming mobile move to our Transition Room. Eventually, they join the older toddlers when they:

• No longer require their morning nap
• Have stopped using bottles
• Have started eating table foods
• Are walking

Toddlers are highly active and require a stimulating and encouraging environment that helps them learn. We design our rooms to let children explore and choose activities freely, fostering their confidence and sense of independence. We prioritize safety in our child care. Our rooms feature developmentally appropriate toys, furniture, and materials.

We provide a classroom atmosphere with enough space for personal, small-group, and whole-class learning activities. The mixed age group between 12 months and 36 months encourages social interaction. Older children enjoy helping younger ones, which refines their skills and paves the way for younger children to learn and grow. In this learning environment, children work independently, observe others, and express their curiosity and creativity.

Toddler Room FAQs

Your toddler’s progress in learning and meeting milestones is integral to their success as they grow. Review the frequently asked questions about our toddler rooms, and please contact us if you have any more questions!

What ages are in the Toddler Rooms?

Every child develops at their own pace. Typically, children moving to the Toddler Room have transitioned to one nap per day, no longer use bottles, and eat table foods. This development often takes place when the child is between 12 months and 36 months old.

How many teachers are in a Toddler Room at any given time?

For toddlers 12-24 months, we have a 1:4 teacher ratio with a maximum group size of 8 children. For children 24-36 months, we have a 1:8 teacher ratio with a maximum group size of 16.

Do you have pack-and-plays and/or cots for nap time, or do we need to supply them?

Yes, we offer age-appropriate spaces for toddlers to nap in while in the Toddler Room. We follow the Infant Safe Sleep Policy as outlined by the State of Missouri.

Are meals provided? What are the meal times?

Yes, we provide healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children in all classrooms. Breakfast is typically at 8 a.m., and lunch typically begins at 11:00 a.m. We offer snacks around 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Do you accommodate food allergies?

Yes, our facilities can accommodate any food allergies children may have.

Tour Our Montessori Childcare Centers Today

Schedule a visit to learn about how our classrooms promote independent exploration and foster a love of learning. Our early childhood Montessori education programs accommodate your family’s needs, offering both full-time and part-time care. We can’t wait to show you why our centers are the perfect place for your child’s growth and development!