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Toddlers

2 - 4 year olds

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Our Toddler Program offers a consistent daily schedule that supports toddlers as they begin to learn, play, and grow alongside one another. Classrooms are intentionally arranged to support independence and safe exploration.   
 

Toddlers are introduced to a wide variety of materials that encourage manipulation, interaction, and discovery. Morning circle time includes Bible stories and songs that teach values such as kindness and respect, while small- and large-group activities extend these lessons through play.
 

Outdoor play and sensory exploration are central to reinforcing gross motor skills, social development, and curiosity. 

Here to Help Your Child Grow

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Maha

Amani

Emergent Toddlers

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Eshe

Abood Amour

Developing Toddlers

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Kiyanna

Brooks

Primary Toddlers

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Gregoria Florencia

Emergent Toddlers

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Nalisha

Farray

Developing Toddlers

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Angelica

Fermin

Primary Toddlers

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Genorosa Sacassinda

Emergent Toddlers

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Samantha Newgass

Developing Toddlers

What Families Can Expect

The consistency, attention, and trusted relationships that make a difference in your child’s earliest years

Health & Safety Practices

We maintain a safe and healthy environment that promotes healthy children and happy families.​

  • Age-restricted ratios ensures children receive the care and attention they need.

  • Hand washing practices that reduces the spread of infection and illness.

  • We follow safe sleep practices.

  • All staff trained in FA/CPR, Administration of Medication & Epi-pen

  • Rooms are professionally cleaned and sanitized daily.

Group Arrangement

Group
Emergent

Developing

Primary

Ratio
1 : 4

1 : 5

1 : 5 / 1 : 10

Group Size
8

10

10 / 20

Teachers Assigned
3

3

2

Consistent & Familiar Care

Consistency matters during infancy. HCDC strives to provide a predictable environment where babies develop relationships with familiar teachers and families feel confident in the care their children receive.
 

Our approach emphasizes continuity through consistent staffing, opportunities for daily communication with classroom teachers, and classroom arrangements designed to allow babies to remain with their assigned educators for extended periods.

Open Door Policy

Families are welcome to visit their child's classroom and spend time with their baby throughout the day. This open-door approach reflects HCDC's commitment to maintaining strong relationships and communication between families and educators.

Explore Our Additional Age Groups

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0 - 15
months
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3 - 4
year olds
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12 - 24
months
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3 - 5
year olds
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15 - 28
months
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4 - 6
year olds
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2 - 3
year olds
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5 - 12
year olds
See what a little Hope can do:
Our
Beginning

Imagine a small preschool in a church basement that became a growing ministry serving children and families across New Haven.

Building
The Future

Discover how Hope provides high-quality, Christ-centered early childhood education through Hope Child Development Center while expanding opportunities for future generations with Legacy Learning Lab and Genesis Education Center.

Connecting the Pieces

Learn about our early childhood collaborative improving education outcomes for Black and Latino children through sustainable early care businesses in underinvested communities across Connecticut.

Our Impact

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Every child, family, educator, and community partner has a story. See how Hope's mission is creating lasting change through the lives we've touched.

Get Involved

Whether you're looking to volunteer, partner, give, or pray, there are many ways to become part of Hope's mission and make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Have a question, an idea, or an interest in connecting with Hope For New Haven? We'd love to hear from you.

81 Olive Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Office Tel: (203) 865-4673
Fax: (203) 773-1922

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