A Caring Introduction To Education
The Two Year-Old Program is a self-contained classroom designed to support toddlers’ budding curiosity and independence while meeting their needs for trust and security. Our Two Year-Old Program is offered two days a week: Thursday and Friday from 9:10 a.m. to noon.
Typical Twos Schedule:
Parent drop-off in the classroom
Classroom play: Activity centers provide appropriate opportunities for water and sand play, art activities, dramatic play, puzzles, toys, and a quiet corner.
Circle: Teachers lead children in a variety of stories, songs and discussions. Special music and science themed circles also take place every month.
Snack: Each co-oping parent provides a nutritious snack for children to enjoy while practicing meal time social skills and engaging with one another.
Playground: Two year-olds have their own size-appropriate structure where they slide, climb and jump. They also swing, ride bicycles, balance on logs and stumps, jump in mud puddles, dig in the garden and play with water and sand.
Adult To Child Ratio
Each classroom is staffed by a teacher and a teaching assistant in addition to a co-oping adult. Sleepy Hollow follows or improves upon the adult/child ratio as set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This ratio for Two Year Old Classes is 1 adult for each 6 children.
Requirements
The birthday cutoff for all classes is September 30, in accordance with the kindergarten entry age of the Fairfax County public school system. Children enrolling in the Two Year-Old classes must be 2 1/2 by September 30. Limited spaces are available for students who are not yet 2 1/2 by September 30.
Students are NOT required to be potty trained at SHPS. Your child will be accommodated, whether he/she is still in diapers, in the midst of toilet training or fully trained.
Communication
At Sleepy Hollow, we believe that good communication makes for a tight-knit and trusting community. All teachers keep in close contact with parents, providing a recap of the day at pick-up time, as well as frequent emails about what the children are learning and enjoying. Parent class representatives also keep the other parents abreast of upcoming school events, meet-up opportunities outside of school and more.
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"The Twos Classroom provided my son a loving and warm introduction to school. He learned how to make friends, participate in a group and feel confident in a group setting."
- Heather R., Current Sleepy Hollow Parent