Montessori recognized that even the youngest child has an innate desire to learn and believed that education should begin early so that each child can begin forming his or her identity and begin realizing their unique potential. The WMS Toddler Program allows children ages 18 months to 3 years to develop social skills, emotional growth, physical coordination, and cognitive learning.
Entry into this environment begins gradually, with parent and child coming in together for short periods of time until a foundation of trust is established. This “phasing-in” also supports the parent/child separation process which is a primary task of the toddler period of development. We encourage parents who enroll their children in the WMS Toddler Program to provide a home environment which is consistent with the Montessori philosophy of child development.
