Leawood Southwest Programs
Leawood Southwest, Omaha, Early Childhood Programs
Infants
Sprouting Minds Child Development Center offers three infant rooms tailored to meet your baby’s developmental needs.
Infant 1 Classroom (6 weeks to crawling):
Experienced caregivers provide a nurturing environment where infants are held, sung to, read to, and engaged with throughout the day. With a ratio of one teacher for every four children, personalized care and attention are provided, ensuring each baby’s milestones are celebrated. Daily communication with parents keeps them informed about their child’s progress.
Infant 2 Classroom (crawling to walking):
This room is designed for infants who are exploring their surroundings. Filled with stimulating toys, it also maintains a calm atmosphere. Introduction to table foods begins here, with parental approval. The teacher-to-child ratio remains 1:4.
Infant 3 Classroom (walking to toddler):
Catering to independently walking children, this room offers ample space for movement and exploration. Activities include story time, songs, art, and sensory play, with sign language introduced for nonverbal communication. The 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio ensures continued personalized attention.
Toddlers
Our early childhood program for toddlers in Leawood Southwest, Omaha, is divided into two groups, focusing on developmental milestones.
Toddler 1 Classroom (18 months to 2 ½ years):
With a 1:6 teacher-to-child ratio, this classroom introduces colors, shapes, letters, and counting through engaging songs, stories, and playtime. Vocabulary expansion, sharing, and turn-taking are key focus areas, with potty training starting when you and your child are ready.
Toddler 2 Classroom (2 ½ to 3 years):
Also maintaining a 1:6 teacher-to-child ratio, this room emphasizes further recognition of basic concepts and engages children in art projects and hands-on activities. Small-group play and classroom responsibility are encouraged. Transitions between Toddler 1, Toddler 2, and preschool are based on individual readiness.
Preschool (3 to 4 ½ years):
This classroom provides a structured environment with a 1:10 teacher-to-child ratio, where children learn through group activities, experiments, games, art, reading, and play. Learning centers cater to various interests and developmental needs.
Pre-K (4 ½ to 5 ½ years):
Preparing children for kindergarten, this classroom follows a 1:12 teacher-to-child ratio and focuses on academics, independent skills, and socialization. The curriculum, designed by a retired elementary teacher, includes weekly themes covering diverse learning topics. Field trips further enrich the experience.
School Age
For school-age kids in Leawood Southwest, Omaha, up to 12 years, we offer before-and-after school programs, full-day care on non-school days, and summer programs packed with activities to keep them engaged.
To learn more about our early childhood programs near Leawood Southwest, Omaha, for toddlers, pre-K, and school-age kids, call Sprouting Minds Child Development Center today!
