Programs

Infants (6 Weeks - 12 Months)

At Merritt Academy, we understand that a child's first year is filled with incredible growth and discovery. Our nurturing childcare program provides a safe, loving environment where babies build trusting relationships with caring teachers while reaching important developmental milestones. Through individualized care, responsive interactions, and age-appropriate activities, our teachers support each child's unique schedule for feeding, sleeping, and play.

Our thoughtfully designed classrooms encourage sensory exploration, early language development, music and movement, tummy time, and hands-on discovery that stimulates curiosity and cognitive growth. Teachers engage infants through songs, stories, conversations, and interactive play to foster communication, social-emotional development, and a lifelong love of learning.

We believe strong partnerships with families are essential during these important early months. Parents receive regular communication and updates throughout the day, providing peace of mind and a window into their child's learning, milestones, and daily experiences. With experienced educators, a secure campus, and a warm, nurturing atmosphere, Merritt Academy provides exceptional infant care that gives children the strongest possible start while supporting families every step of the way.

Toddlers (12 - 24 months)

Our toddler program builds on the strong foundation established during infancy by encouraging children to explore, communicate, and grow with confidence. Through a balance of nurturing guidance, purposeful play, and hands-on learning experiences, toddlers develop independence while strengthening their language, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical skills.

Each day is filled with engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and support early childhood development, including sensory exploration, music and movement, art, dramatic play, early literacy, math readiness, and age-appropriate STEAM experiences. As toddlers learn through play, they begin developing problem-solving skills, creativity, and meaningful relationships with their teachers and classmates.

Our experienced teachers create a warm, encouraging environment where children feel safe to explore new ideas, practice self-help skills, and build confidence. Daily routines help toddlers develop independence while providing the consistency and security they need to thrive. As children show signs of developmental readiness, we partner with families to provide individualized potty training support using a positive, encouraging approach.

Through meaningful interactions, engaging learning experiences, and compassionate care, our toddler program helps children develop the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they need for a successful transition into preschool.

K2 Program (2 year olds)

Our K2 program provides the perfect balance of nurturing care and purposeful early childhood education as children become more independent and eager to explore the world around them. Through hands-on learning, play-based experiences, and caring teacher guidance, two-year-olds build the confidence and foundational skills needed for future success in preschool and beyond.

Each day, children participate in engaging activities that promote language development, early literacy, math readiness, science exploration, music, movement, creative arts, and sensory learning. Our teachers create meaningful opportunities for children to ask questions, solve problems, develop friendships, and strengthen their communication, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Recognizing that every child develops at their own pace, our experienced teachers provide individualized encouragement while fostering growing independence through daily routines, self-help skills, and positive reinforcement. As children demonstrate developmental readiness, we partner with families to provide individualized potty training support using a consistent and encouraging approach.

Strong relationships are at the heart of our K2 program. Our teachers work closely with families to ensure each child feels known, valued, and supported throughout their learning journey. Through daily communication, compassionate care, and thoughtfully planned experiences, children develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning while preparing for the transition to our preschool program.

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