Ages Served:
2-3 years old
Schedule Options:
We offer flexible full-day and part-time child care to support working parents and busy families.
Hours:
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday
Is Potty Training Required?:
Potty training is not required. Every child develops at their own pace, and our guides work closely with parents and families to support this transition naturally.
Curriculum Focus:
Our Montessori toddler program focuses on independence, movement, and communication through purposeful learning activities. Inspired by the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, children work with hands-on materials that help them develop coordination, build early problem-solving skills, and gain confidence. Activities such as food preparation, transferring objects, and caring for the classroom environment help toddlers strengthen important life skills while developing pride in their growing abilities.
Daily Routine:
Toddlers thrive when their days feel calm and predictable. Our daily routine supports each child’s well-being, offering time for movement, exploration, and meaningful interaction. Children enjoy storytelling, music, language development activities, and creative moments that encourage curiosity and imagination. Simple, practical life activities such as preparing snacks and caring for materials help toddlers develop independence and responsibility.
Classroom Experience:
Our Montessori classroom is thoughtfully designed for toddlers, with child-sized furniture, accessible shelves, and inviting workspaces. Children move freely through the environment, choosing activities that match their interests and stage of development. Within this nurturing space, little ones begin to build friendships with other children, strengthen social skills, and discover confidence in themselves.
The toddler stage is one of the most meaningful periods in a child’s life. During these early years, children develop language, emotional awareness, and independence at an incredible pace. What may look like simple play is actually powerful early learning that helps shape the foundation for future success in school, relationships, and life. At Heritage Montessori, we understand how important these first experiences are for both children and parents. Our toddler program offers a peaceful environment where little ones are encouraged to explore their natural curiosity while feeling safe and supported. Our experienced center director, dedicated staff members, and Montessori educators observe each child closely to guide learning in ways that support each child’s progress.
Between the ages of two and three, toddlers experience extraordinary growth in language, coordination, and confidence. Our Montessori classroom supports this development through purposeful learning areas designed to help children explore their abilities.
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Practical Life – Practical life activities help toddlers develop independence through real-life experiences such as preparing food, caring for materials, and cleaning their work area. These activities help children feel capable and proud while building important life skills.
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Sensorial – Sensorial materials invite children to explore textures, shapes, and patterns. These experiences strengthen concentration and support early cognitive development as toddlers begin to understand their environment.
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Language – Language development flourishes during the toddler years. Through storytelling, music, and daily conversation, children expand their vocabulary and strengthen communication skills that support relationships and social development.
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Early Mathematical Awareness – Sorting, stacking, and transferring objects introduce toddlers to early mathematical thinking. These activities help children recognize patterns and relationships that prepare them for later learning.
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Cultural Exploration – Through music, art, nature exploration, and creative activities, toddlers begin discovering the wider world around them. These experiences encourage curiosity and appreciation for the diverse community we live in.
If you are searching for a nurturing toddler program, nursery school, or trusted child care center, Heritage Montessori offers a welcoming place for your child to grow. Our admissions team works closely with families to support a smooth transition into the classroom environment. Our Montessori approach encourages children to explore, communicate, and build strong social connections with their peers in the classroom. We invite your family to visit our school, meet our center director and staff members, and experience the peaceful learning environment that makes Heritage Montessori special.
Families often say they feel something special the moment they walk into Heritage Montessori. There is a sense of calm, respect, and purpose that reflects the authentic Montessori philosophy our school has carried forward for more than sixty years. Heritage Montessori is one of the first Montessori schools in California and the first Montessori school in Orange County, and our history is directly connected to the early Montessori movement and the work of Dr. Maria Montessori herself.
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Our Montessori school follows the original philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, where children are guided to develop independence, curiosity, and confidence within a carefully prepared classroom environment.
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Our experienced center director and dedicated staff members create a nurturing community where children feel safe, respected, and supported throughout their early childhood years.
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Mixed-age Montessori classrooms help children build meaningful friendships with other children, strengthening social skills, communication, and empathy.
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Our Montessori environment allows each child to explore their natural interests, develop problem-solving skills, and grow at their own pace.
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Strong relationships between our staff members, parents, and families ensure open communication and thoughtful support for every child’s progress.
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The results speak for themselves. 98% of Heritage Montessori students meet or exceed national first-grade readiness benchmarks, showing the powerful benefits of authentic Montessori early learning during the most important years of development.
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At Heritage Montessori, we believe these early years shape a child’s confidence, curiosity, and love for learning. Watching little ones discover their abilities, build friendships, and explore the world with growing independence is one of the greatest privileges of our work.
