Red Family
The Red Family: A Toddler Classroom for Growing Independence
The Red Family is our dedicated toddler classroom, specially designed to support early independence and social growth. With space for 10 children between 18 months and approximately 3 years old, this classroom nurtures exploration, confidence, and self-sufficiency.
Encouraging Independence
At this stage, toddlers are eager to do things for themselves. The Learning Center is thoughtfully arranged to support this independence, with child-sized cubbies, shelves, and chairs designed for their growing bodies. Our youngest learners are empowered to:
- Hang up their coats
- Put away nap items
- Choose and retrieve toys independently
Purposeful Learning Environment
The classroom features child-accessible shelving, so toddlers can make independent choices about toys and learning materials. Teachers engage the children in planned, developmentally appropriate activities at tables or on the carpet, while other toys and materials are freely available throughout the day, creating a balance between guided and independent exploration.
In the Red Family, we prioritize a supportive, hands-on environment where every child can feel confident and capable as they grow and learn.
Transition to Preschool
Toddlers in the Red Family transition to a Preschool Family when they are developmentally ready, a decision made collaboratively between parents and teachers. Placement in a preschool classroom is based on availability. The tuition rate adjusts from the Toddler Rate to the Preschool Rate at the beginning of the month your child turns 3.
Teachers
- jessica.a.schmidt@UND.edu
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- B.S Early Childhood Education, B.S Elementary Education; UCLC teacher since 2018
- My purpose as an early childhood educator is to provide children a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment that allows children to grow and thrive. I believe in providing children opportunities to interact with peers, explore the world around them. I strive to foster each child's curiosity, creativity, and independence. My goal is to build strong relationships with children, families, and co-workers.
- lynn.m.brown@UND.edu
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My purpose as a toddler early childhood educator is to create a warm, authentic, caring and engaging environment where young children feel safe, loved and encouraged to explore and grow. I am committed to fostering each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through hands-on-experiences, play-based learning, and positive interactions. Working closely alongside families and participating in their child’s growth and development is a true joy.