Toddler

Hello, my name is Miss Shelby and I am the lead teacher in the Toddler classroom. I have been a teacher at The Learning Garden for over 2 years. I have a beautiful 4 year old daughter. On the weekends we enjoy spending our free time outside at the park riding bikes.


"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."

3 John 1:4


Toddler 

18 months to 2 1/2 years


Our toddler learning approach includes a balance of child-directed and teacher-initiated opportunities to guide their exploration of new themes, skills, routines, and language. Our toddler program promotes and nurtures each child’s sense of independence, while also helping toddlers understand their relationship to the environment and peers around them. Each day begins with circle time to set the learning intention for the day. Small groups support the personalized care that toddlers need to encourage peaceful interactions, the freedom of exploration, and the development of empathetic relationships. As toddlers grow, they gain a more profound sense of independence and confidence in their abilities. We encourage play-based learning through playful interactions amongst peers, with teachers, and in independent settings.


Daily Schedule