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Toddler

Montessori + Episcopal

Toddler Program:
18 months – 3 years

The Toddler Program is a child’s first experience of independence beyond the home—approached with exceptional care and intention.

A young child exploring sensory activities in a safe, prepared Montessori Toddler classroom at St. Christopher's By-the-Sea in Key Biscayne.

About the program

A child's first experience of independence beyond the home

The Toddler Program is approached with exceptional care and intention — a space where each child is truly seen and supported from their very first days away from home.

Within a calm, beautifully ordered environment, children are guided through the earliest stages of self-development. Language begins to flourish. Movement becomes more coordinated and purposeful.

Simple acts — carrying, pouring, dressing — are approached as meaningful work. Teachers offer gentle, precise guidance, allowing each child to build confidence at their own pace.

Prepared environment

A calm, beautifully ordered space sized and designed for toddlers

Practical life as real work

Carrying, pouring, and dressing treated as meaningful, purposeful activities

Gentle, precise guidance

Teachers who observe closely and support each child’s individual pace

What grows in this stage

Three areas of early development

Language begins to flourish through rich daily interaction and a vocabulary-rich environment.

Physical coordination becomes more purposeful — gross and fine motor skills develop naturally through activity.

Through consistency and respect, a foundation of trust is established — supporting emotional security and growing self-reliance.

By the end of this stage

Children demonstrate a quiet confidence in themselves and in their ability to engage with the world around them.

Visit us and feel the difference

Discover a caring, faith-guided community that nurtures curiosity and confidence.

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