Ones
Lime Room & Orange Room | Ratio 14:2
Curriculum to fit their developmental level
Small Group Size
We limit the group size because we want to ensure that our teachers are able to individualize their instruction and provide the highest quality of care.
Low, Accessible Shelves with Age Appropriate Toys Within Reach
Classrooms are designed for children to explore and make choices about their play. We make sure children have access to a wide variety of fun and educational toys.
Beginning Interest Centers
Our room is divided into separate learning zones that allow children to begin turn-taking and more complex forms of play. These centers encourage different types of learning as children explore and learn to play independently or in small groups. Toddlers have the opportunity to explore the following learning centers as part of their daily Enriching Play: Blocks and Building, Language and Books, Fine Motor and Manipulatives, Music, Dramatic Play and Creative Arts. Our teachers also create a variety of props and learning games to enhance toddler’s learning and engage their curiosity and imagination. As toddlers are learning to share and play together, we provide duplicates of favorite toys to encourage important negotiations and limit the frustration of young toddlers. We create the perfect mix between quiet and active times, large and small group learning, child initiated activities and teacher facilitated activities to create a day full of learning and fun!
Literacy
Toddlers learn language naturally by hearing it used in context. They learn vocabulary by being spoken to, listened to and then encouraged to communicate their thoughts. They also discover the connection between spoken and written words by observing and experiencing them being used in the classroom.
Enrichment
Our teachers facilitate toddlers’ learning by creating a variety of props and learning games to engage toddlers’ curiosity and imagination. Toddlers are just beginning to engage in pretend play and we plan engaging opportunities to inspire their play. The environment we provide is full of activities perfect for toddlers. It allows them to discover and play independently or with others.
Creative Art
Art for toddlers is all in the exploring of art materials, not in the products they create. Teachers encourage their little artists to use their senses to experience the process of art. We provide a variety of activities that include the following: painting, stamping, scribbling, smearing, gluing, sticking etc.
Imagining Together
Every day we make time to gather and share stories. Being together allows us to get to know our friends and play learning games. During this time, we also sing and dance as we learn new songs and listen to music.
Meals & Snacks
Toddlers are introduced to nutritious foods for daily meals and snacks. We help toddlers develop independence and good eating habits.
Quiet Time
After lunch, toddlers enjoy a calm atmosphere with soft, dim lighting and a cuddly blanket. Children rest on individual, assigned rest mats. While some doze off and nap for a time, others may enjoy a good book or a quiet activity. We work with families to coordinate this important routine for their child.
As we celebrate Wyatt's 25-year journey in childcare this month, we're sharing stories from the families who have been part of it. And this one from Lanee Hebert is exactly why those years mean so much.
Lanee shared:
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Fundamentals Early Learning Center! Our family was a part of Fundamentals for 7 years, and I can truly say it was one of the biggest blessings for our children.
Over the past 7 years, we have watched our children learn, grow, and reach so many milestones, all while being surrounded by teachers and staff who genuinely love and care for them. As a parent, there is no better feeling than knowing your children are in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment every single day.
What makes Fundamentals so special is that it is more than just a daycare or learning center. It truly feels like family. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to make every child feel loved, encouraged, and supported.
After 7 years, I can confidently say that choosing Fundamentals Early Learning Center was one of the best decisions we have made for our family."
Twenty-five years of childcare experience is something we're proud to celebrate. But hearing what those years have meant to the families we've served? That's what makes this anniversary so special.
Because the real measure of what we've built isn't how many children have come through our doors. It's the place we get to hold in their lives long after they've left.
Thank you, Lanee, for trusting us with your babies for seven wonderful years and for sharing a piece of your family's story with us. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉👏 BIG congratulations to Emily & Shelby for scoring a 6.08 on their CLASS observation! 💚✨
Your hard work, dedication, and love for your kiddos shine through in everything you do! We are so proud of y’all and thankful to have you on our team! 🥹💚
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Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations girls ❤️
Great job ladies💕
Congratulations 💕
If finding the right place for your little one has been sitting on your to-do list, this is your sign.
Enroll your child during October and receive a $500 credit toward tuition!
✨ Ages 1–4
✨ $500 tuition credit
✨ Offer available for October enrollments
The best way to know if Fundamentals feels right for your family is to come see it for yourself.
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Kaylan Merritt look at this hammmmm 😍
Karter 😍😍😍
🥹💛 This is what it’s all about! We are so thankful for the families who trust us with their little ones and are honored to be part of their journey! 🦉💙 #FundamentalsELC #25Years of Learning, Growing & BelongingHappy 25 Years!!! Fundamentals Early Learning Center - Central
We are beyond grateful for Teddy’s daycare and the incredible people who have been part of his journey! 🩵 Teddy started in the infant room and has grown through every classroom, all the way to Pre-K3. From patiently handling his frequent spit-ups as a baby and supporting my choice to provide breastmilk, to introducing his first solid foods, helping him potty train, and teaching him manners and independence, they have been there for so many important milestones.
As an educator of 11+ years myself, I know that the best educators do more than teach lessons; they help shape the entire child. They nurture confidence, kindness, responsibility, and independence, and that’s exactly what I love seeing at Teddy’s daycare.
Trusting others with your baby is a big deal, and knowing he is loved, supported, and growing into such a wonderful little person means everything to us. Thank you for being such a special part of his childhood! We are so thankful for each of you. 🫶🏻 ... See MoreSee Less
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As we dig through 25 years of old photos and memories this month, we keep finding stories that remind us this has always been about so much more than childcare. This is one of them. ❤️
Years before Fundamentals opened its doors in Central, there was Child Pros—and Ms. Susan was one of the teachers who helped make it special.
Her first grandson, Zane, spent his early years there with her, eventually landing in Grandma's own Pre-K 4 class and graduating with her as his teacher.
But when Ms. Susan looks back, she remembers much more than that. She remembers teaching her coworkers' children, friendships that extended well beyond work, and watching her own family grow alongside the families she cared for every day.
She remembers the hard seasons, too. After the flood of 2016, she says going to work and being with those children helped her get through one of the toughest periods of her life.
That's something we're realizing over and over as we look back this month.
Twenty-five years sounds like a number until you start hearing the stories of the people who actually lived those years.
Different buildings. Different names. Different generations of children.
But so many lives intertwined along the way.
When Ms. Susan sent us these pictures and memories, she ended her message with three words:
“Precious, precious memories.”
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I love Mrs. Susan! She was great!!
Awww we love Mrs Susan!!!!
🩷 And Mrs. Charlene! So many wonderful people throughout the years on your crew!
Looking for a place where your child can learn, grow, and genuinely love going each day? This is it!
Enroll your child during October and receive a $500 credit toward tuition!
✨ Ages 1–4
✨ $500 tuition credit
✨ Offer available for October enrollments
The best way to know if Fundamentals feels right for your family is to come see it for yourself.
Schedule your tour today:
fundamentalselc.com/contact/ ... See MoreSee Less
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