Infant & Toddler Classrooms
Each child is an individual. This is why each classroom offered at Cook's Academy is based on a child's individual development. Ages listed are approximate and our goal is to provide your child with the appropriate classroom environment for his/her abilities. Classroom assignments are decided based on age, director, lead teacher and parent observations, and evaluations.
Grandma's Corner
Age group: 6 weeks to 9-10 months
Programs offered: Full days up to 45 or 55 hours/week.
* Smaller packages may be available.
Our warm, loving environment gives your infant a safe place to develop new skills and discover their world. We allow each individual infant to set their own schedule as his/her day includes eating, napping, cuddling, tummy time, and other age appropriate activities . Our "Grandma" introduces the infants to colorful visual stimulation as well as soothing music and voice.
Programs offered: Full days up to 45 or 55 hours/week.
* Smaller packages may be available.
Our warm, loving environment gives your infant a safe place to develop new skills and discover their world. We allow each individual infant to set their own schedule as his/her day includes eating, napping, cuddling, tummy time, and other age appropriate activities . Our "Grandma" introduces the infants to colorful visual stimulation as well as soothing music and voice.
advanced infants
Age group: 8 months to 14 months
Programs offered: Full days up to 45 or 55 hours/week
* Smaller packages may be available.
As your infant grows and their development advances to being able to do
more gross motor activity. Such as sitting up, and is showing signs of being able to crawl they are now ready for the “advanced” infant room. Here their caregivers allow each individual infant to continue to develop on their own schedule. His /Her days includes songs, eating, napping and gross motor activities. As well as all the care and attention they get, they are also introduced to coloring and fine motor art projects.
Programs offered: Full days up to 45 or 55 hours/week
* Smaller packages may be available.
As your infant grows and their development advances to being able to do
more gross motor activity. Such as sitting up, and is showing signs of being able to crawl they are now ready for the “advanced” infant room. Here their caregivers allow each individual infant to continue to develop on their own schedule. His /Her days includes songs, eating, napping and gross motor activities. As well as all the care and attention they get, they are also introduced to coloring and fine motor art projects.
Junior Cadets
Age group: 14 months to 18 months
Programs offered: Full days up to 45 or 55 hours/week
* Smaller packages may be available.
As infants begin developing more motor skills -- such as standing and walking -- they are transitioned into the Junior Cadets classroom. This curriculum focuses on activities which provide visual stimulation as well as those that promote small and large motor development. The children are introduced to more structure as they begin to establish a routine in their day. Lesson plans, bi-weekly classroom newsletters and daily communication sheets provide both you and your child with a well-rounded introductory toddler program.
Programs offered: Full days up to 45 or 55 hours/week
* Smaller packages may be available.
As infants begin developing more motor skills -- such as standing and walking -- they are transitioned into the Junior Cadets classroom. This curriculum focuses on activities which provide visual stimulation as well as those that promote small and large motor development. The children are introduced to more structure as they begin to establish a routine in their day. Lesson plans, bi-weekly classroom newsletters and daily communication sheets provide both you and your child with a well-rounded introductory toddler program.
Core Cadets
Approximate age group: 18 months – 24 months
Programs offered: Full days up to 45 or 55 hours/week
*Smaller packages may be available.
Experience has shown that there are significant developmental changes in a child once they begin to reach 18mos old. This is why Cook’s Academy offers a unique toddler experience in our Core Cadet classroom. Offering a curriculum that focuses on your child’s increasing independence, practice with the social skills they need to interact during side-by-side play, and experiences to initiate and enhance cognitive and motor skills. This classroom offers the children the opportunity to grow and explore their world in a distinctive manner.
Programs offered: Full days up to 45 or 55 hours/week
*Smaller packages may be available.
Experience has shown that there are significant developmental changes in a child once they begin to reach 18mos old. This is why Cook’s Academy offers a unique toddler experience in our Core Cadet classroom. Offering a curriculum that focuses on your child’s increasing independence, practice with the social skills they need to interact during side-by-side play, and experiences to initiate and enhance cognitive and motor skills. This classroom offers the children the opportunity to grow and explore their world in a distinctive manner.
Senior Cadets
Approximate age group: 24 months – 30 months
Programs offered: Full days up to 20, 27, 45 or 55 hours/week
* Smaller packages may be available.
Children will find lots of toys and activities to explore as they progress to Senior Cadets. There are several different learning areas placed around the classroom for Senior Cadets to experiment with as they choose.
This curriculum has been designed to aid in the developmental, emotional and physical growth of each child. Some activities include music and movement, arts and crafts, storytime, outdoor and indoor playtime, small and large group activities, snacks, lunch and napping.
Programs offered: Full days up to 20, 27, 45 or 55 hours/week
* Smaller packages may be available.
Children will find lots of toys and activities to explore as they progress to Senior Cadets. There are several different learning areas placed around the classroom for Senior Cadets to experiment with as they choose.
This curriculum has been designed to aid in the developmental, emotional and physical growth of each child. Some activities include music and movement, arts and crafts, storytime, outdoor and indoor playtime, small and large group activities, snacks, lunch and napping.