Tompkins Hall Twos Room
Our program is designed to meet the developmental needs of thirteen toddlers at any one time. Areas are available for large and small motor experiences, imaginative play, stories, textural play (sand, water, soapsuds, playdough), art experiences, music, and movement. Outdoor play takes place on our roof playground and on Barnard's campus. Teachers provide intimate nurturing and encourage peer interaction. We help our children to say goodbye and to feel comfortable away from home. The program emphasizes age-appropriate play and development in a supportive setting.
Ages
20 months to 2 years, 8 months
Hours
You may register for one of two pickup times for your child on Monday through Thursday. All children are dismissed at 12:30 on Friday.
| Monday – Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|
| Morning & nap time | 8:30 – 3:30 | 8:30 – 12:30 |
| Full day | 8:30 – 5:30 |
Childcare Daily Schedule
| 8:30 – 9:30 | Staff greets children, talks with parents, children say goodbye. Play begins in a "free choice" manner (children choose from a variety of experiences — large and small blocks, house play, art experiences, sand, playdough, and climber). |
|---|---|
| 9:45 | Clean-up time and snack |
| 10:10 | "Together" circle |
| 10:20 | Outdoor time |
| 11:15 | Music and movement |
| 11:40 | Lunch, "free play" (small blocks, manipulatives, imaginative play) |
| 12:25 | Story |
| 12:30 – 1:15 | Transition to nap time |
| 1:15 – 3:30 | Nap time and quiet time — as children wake up, they return to the play space |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | All materials available for play |
| 3:30 – 3:45 | Clean-up time and snack |
| 4:15 – 5:00 | Outdoor play |
| 5:10 – 5:30 | Music and goodbye song |