The two-and-a-half year olds are continuing to build that foundation upon which all later learning, behavior, and health depend. For the 2025-2026 school year, this age level is for those children who have turned two by March 1, 2025. This group consists of twelve – fourteen children per class with a Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher. This program takes place Monday-Friday from 8:45am – 12:45pm.

The 2 ½ year old programs put an emphasis on the early education fundamentals children will need as they continue on to Pre-Kindergarten - including social and self-help skills. We do keep in mind that for most children, this class is their first experience in school. We want these children to continue to develop resilience. Our program respects each child’s emerging sense of self and growing need for independence.

Activities focus on verbal expression through music, stories, movement, and interactive play. The children explore, create and manipulate colors and shapes using a variety of materials. Activities also focus on fine and gross motor skill development in the classroom and during outdoor play.

The two-and-a-half year olds participate in all in-house field trips and Chapel. Potty training will be addressed as the school year progresses.