Two-year-olds are constantly in motion and they use their natural curiosity for hands-on discovery. Two-year-olds need a rich learning environment that develops their cognitive skills and expands their vocabulary. By this stage in their development, routines and schedules become a big part of a child’s day. This promotes stability and security.
Potty training is a familiar theme with parents of a two-year-old. With this in mind, the PBCA staff will partner with the parents to help reinforce efforts being taken at home to potty-train their child. Please keep in mind that one of the criteria to enter the three-year-old program is to be 100% potty-trained.
The Creative Curriculum serves as the framework for conducting the PBCA 2-year-old program. Learning Environment Centers are introduced in the 2-year-old classroom and include: Bible time, circle time, dramatic play, art center, blocks, fine motor skills, music, and a book/literacy area. Every child will participate in activities that are socially, physically, intellectually, and psychologically age-appropriate. Children learn through action, exploration, and play. Our skilled teachers are adept at turning playtime into learning activities. New items are periodically introduced to facilitate a better understanding of the classroom’s weekly focus.
Extracurricular activities include but are not limited to chapel time, physical education, music and movement, art, library, story-time sessions, science/discovery classes, and Spanish.
Program Features
- Low student-to-teacher ratio.
- Supportive, nurturing, and professional care in a Christ-centered environment.
- Monthly thematic activities purposely designed to engage and enrich the child’s natural curiosity.
- Focus on learning concepts appropriate for the age group.
- Regular communication between teachers and parents to keep parents informed about their child’s day.
Criteria to enter the 2-year-olds program
- Children must be 2 years old before September 1st of the year entering the program.
- All immunizations must be current.
