Big Adventures
Little Ones
The Tadpole classroom is a warm, bright home-away-from-home where toddlers explore, discover, and grow — at exactly their own pace.
Up to
9 Children
2 Teachers
Emergent
Curriculum
A Nurturing Start to the Journey
Our Tadpole program serves children from 15 months to 2.9 years in a bright, spacious classroom with up to nine children and two dedicated teachers — a ratio designed to ensure every toddler gets the care and attention they deserve.
We believe children this age learn best through play and hands-on exploration. Our emergent curriculum is built around each child's natural curiosity, supporting their development through this busy, exciting stage of growth.
What We Offer
A rich, warm environment built for curious toddlers at every stage of development.
Dramatic Play
Imaginative play is one of the most powerful tools for toddler development — building language, social skills, and emotional understanding in a natural, joyful way.
Science Exploration
Simple, age-appropriate science activities introduce toddlers to the joy of asking questions and exploring the world around them through observation and play.
Manipulatives
Blocks, sorters, and stacking toys build fine motor skills and early problem solving while giving little hands meaningful, satisfying work to do.
Art
Toddler-friendly art experiences encourage self-expression and sensory exploration, introducing children to color, texture, and the simple joy of making something.
Sensory Table
Sensory play is essential at this age — supporting cognitive development, language growth, and fine motor skills through tactile, exploratory experiences.
Story, Music, Sign Language & Yoga
Daily story time, music, sign language, and yoga give toddlers rich language experiences, body awareness, and calming tools that support the whole child.
Play-Based · Hands-On · Child-Led
Growing at Their
Own Pace
Every toddler is on their own unique developmental journey. Our small class size — up to nine children with two teachers — means we can meet each child exactly where they are and support their growth every step of the way.
Our emergent curriculum is designed to follow the child's natural interests and developmental stage, making learning feel like the adventure it truly is during these remarkable early years.
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Small class size — up to 9 children
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Two dedicated teachers per classroom
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Daily outdoor play, weather permitting
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Sign language & yoga woven into the day
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Smooth transition pathway to the Butterfly classroom
Is Your Toddler Ready to Be a Tadpole?
Schedule a visit to tour the classroom, meet our teachers, and see why Boxborough families have trusted BCC since 1987.