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The toddler classroom provides a safe space for exploring the environment and the small group size allows for one-on-one time for interactions and routines. The space also allows for movement and being active throughout the day in addition to scheduled gym time and outdoor play. Caregivers model behaviors like sharing and kindness so children learn by example.
The Classroom
What perspective parents should know
Children are treated individually with the ability to grow and develop at their own pace.
- should be mobile crawling or walking, using sturdy shoes
- moving towards one nap per day
- the children sleep on a cot at nap time
- weaning from pacifier/bottle
- using a “sippy” cup
Goals at time of transition to next classroom
- using a drinking cup
- using utensils with skill
- communicating verbally at end of meals
- hand washing and drying
- beginning potty practice
- some recognition of objects, colors, animals.
Toddler Staff
Devon Mayo
Lead Teacher, Toddlers Classroom 117
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Devon Mayo leads the Toddlers Classroom with expertise and enthusiasm, helping children navigate the exciting transition from early infancy to their toddler years. “I have more than 15 years of service at Providence and I truly enjoy the Older Infant age group,” she shares.
Whether she is supporting a child taking their first steps or introducing them to new sensory activities, Devon creates an engaging space for early learning. She loves watching her students discover their environment, noting, “Their ability to make connections is just beginning to develop as they explore the world around them. They are little scientists performing experiments every day.”
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Ann Moslander
Assistant Group Supervisor
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As Assistant Group Supervisor for the Young Toddlers Classroom, Ann Moslander brings exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of early childhood education to her students. Dedicated to helping toddlers develop new social skills and independence, she shares, “I have been at Providence since 2016.”
Ann’s extensive professional background allows her to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences—from messy art projects to multicultural themes. Reflecting on her career in early education, she notes, “I have 10+ years’ experience as a lead teacher at a Montessori Center and more than 6 years of child care supervisory experience.”
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