Caterpillars and Pandas
At The Learning Center, our Caterpillars and Pandas classrooms are designed to help curios two-year-olds explore their world with confidence, creativity, and care. Through a blend of faith-based learning, playful discovery, and intentional instruction, we nurture every child's unique developmental journey. Our goal is to create a faith-filled, emotionally supportive, and academically enriching environment where children feel safe, seen, and excited to learn.
Classroom Environment
- Small class size: 10 children with 2 full-time teachers
- Daily written reports for parents detailing mood, activities, eating, and toileting
- Safe, engaging spaces that encourage independence and joyful learning
Dual Curriculum Approach
Frog Street Curriculum
- Research-based and aligned to state and national standards
- Continuity from birth to Pre-K
- Individualized learning plans integrated into group instruction
Bible-based Curriculum
- Daily stories, songs, verses, and spiritual activities
- Weekly Chapel services to build faith and community
Developmental Domains
Our play-based, intentional activities support growth in:
- Physical Development: Coordination, movement, and fine motor skills
- Cognitive Development: Problem-solving, sequencing, and predicting
- Language Development: Vocabulary, expression, and early literacy
- Social-Emotional Development: Confidence, impulse control, and relationship building
Daily Enrichment and Routine
- Music and Movement to energize and inspire
- Family-style lunch to promote independence and social interaction
- 2-hour nap to rest and recharge
- Outdoor play in morning and afternoon (weather permitting)
Academic Foundations
- Colors, shapes, numbers, and letter recognition
- One-to-one correspondence and early math concepts
- Thematic daily activities that are intentional and child-centered
- Differentiated instruction to meet each child's unique needs
Social-Emotional Support
- Conscious Discipline: a classroom management system that fosters emotional intelligence, safety, and peer interactions
- Language-rich environment: Weekly vocabulary themes introduced through books, songs, photo cards, finger plays, and group dialogue
- Three developmental assessments: Fall, winter, and spring
Dr. Pam Schiller Introducing Frog Street Toddler from Frog Street on Vimeo.