Toddlers Unlimited :) FAQ

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What would my child's schedule be like? How many days a week? How many hours per day?

Schedules depend on the children's ages:

Name of the Class	Ages	Times	Hours	Days
Pups Class A	5 years old	8:00a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	3 ½	M-F
Pups Class B	5 years old	10:00a.m.to 1:30p.m.	3 ½	M-F
Pups Class A	4 years old	8:00 to 11:00 a.m.	3	M-F
Pups Class B	4 years old	10:30a.m.to 1:30p.m.	3	M-F
Bunnies Class A	3 ½ years old	8:00 to 10:30 a.m.	2 ½	M-F
Bunnies Class B	3 years old	10:30a.m.to 1:00p.m.	2 ½	M-F
Cubs Class A	2 ½ years old	8:00 to 10:00 a.m.	2	M-F
Cubs Class B	2 years old	10:15 to 12:15 noon	2	M-F
Lambs Class A	1 year old	8:15 to 9:45 a.m.	1 ½	M-F
Lambs Class B	1 year old	10:15 to 11:45 am	1 ½	MWF
Joeys Class A	1 year old	3:00 to 4:30 p.m.	1 ½	MWF
Joeys Class B	2 years old	2:30 to 4:30 p.m.	2	MWF

*Please note that the times may still vary each year. We recommend that you call the school with regards to the actual schedule of classes that are presently offered.

What is a typical day like?

There are different routines in each class but all the classes have the following routines:

Free choice (children select materials they want to play/work with)
Art Time (each day children are allowed to explore a variety of art materials)
Snack Time (time when children sit down to eat with the group)
Romp Time (time to play in the Romp Area/playground)
Circle Time (for singing, attendance, whole group games &/or discussions)
Story Time

Children in the Cubs, Bunnies and Pups classes also have the following activities:

Work Tables (the teachers introduce concepts through games with small groups of children)
Attendance & Writing Time for Bunnies and Pups (children do one-on-one activities with the teachers that focus on thinking/problem solving and writing)

What will my child learn?: There are many things that the children learn from early schooling experiences. Social Skills is one important thing: making friends, understanding rules, caring for others, communicating feelings and ideas are just some good things that come out of being with other children at an early age.

The school also tries to develop a genuine interest in various fields like art, science, literature and music. Regular subjects like Math, Reading and Writing are learned in games and through play. The emphasis is to develop a love for these activities through active involvement with a wide variety of materials rather than pounding abstract ideas through boring paper and pencil tasks over long periods of time.

What is the school's philosophy?: The basic philosophy is that children learn through play and active exploration. We follow Developmentally Appropriate Practices as provided by the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children which is the largest organization of educators and school administrators in the United States. We give children a lot of opportunity to learn through what they love doing best, play, so that learning is fun and meaningful, and an eagerness to learn and an enthusiasm for school is instilled at an early age.

What is the maximum number of children in my child's classroom? What is the student-teacher ratio in my child's room?: For the 4's and 5's there are 18 children to 3 teachers (6:1)
For the 3's there are 15 children to 3 teachers (5:1)
For the 2's there are 12 children to 3 teachers (4:1)
For the 1's there are 6 children to 2 teachers (3:1)

What are your policies on health, safety and security?: Health: Parents are asked to submit upon entry the immunization record and medical history of their child. A list of allergies is also requested. To maintain a health standard children who are sick or recovering from an illness are not allowed in school, or will need a certification/letter from their pediatrician. The teachers and staff are medically trained. In each class at least one teacher has received certification from "Red Cross" for first aid emergency care training for infants and children.

Security: For the safety of our students, the school has devised a sign out procedure. Parents, yayas or drivers must present a laminated school pass bearing their photograph whenever they fetch children. The school also works in close cooperation with the Festival Supermall Security office. Fire drills and earthquake drills are done on a regular basis. Additional safety features include: a fire exit that is accessible through the school, security locks by our front door and our own security officer.

Is the parent or yaya required or allowed to stay in the classroom? For how long?: Parents and yayas are allowed to stay in the classroom until the child is ready for them to leave. In each room we have a designated area where the adult can stay while the child adjusts to the new environment, children and teachers.

Some parents and yayas are able to leave the room after a day or two, for others it may take weeks. The important thing is that the child feels comfortable and happy while he/she is in school.

What are the qualifications/credentials of my child's teachers?: The lead teachers are college graduates with degrees in Education, Psychology, and Child Development. Those that are college graduates in other fields (such as Business, Communication, Language) have taken units in Education.

The assistant teachers are mostly fresh college graduates or college students (practicuumers).

All teachers (both lead and assistants) undergo rigorous in-service training by Toddlers Unlimited. The training includes lectures, workshops, hands-on work with children, assigned readings, and written reports.

Some of our teachers are pursuing further studies (masteral studies in psychology or education). All teachers are dedicated and hard-working individuals who display genuine affection for their work and their pupils.

What is the school calendar like? When does the schoolyear start and end? When are the breaks/holidays?: Toddlers Unlimited follows the regular Philippine Schoolyear Calendar.
Classes begin in June and end on the last week of March or just before Easter Week.
We have 2 semesters in one schoolyear. The first semester is from June to October. The second semester is from November to March.
We have no classes on National Holidays, and have a semestral break (approximately 1 ½ weeks at the end of October) and a Christmas break.
We have summer classes between the months of April and May, which last for about 5 to 7 weeks.

How much is the tuition? What does this include?: Tuition fees are only given upon visiting the school. Rates vary depending on the class your child joins.

How long has the school been in operation?: The school was first set-up in 1995, at Teacher Thumby's residence in Alabang. On July 1999, Toddlers Unlimited moved to Festival Supermall and has been conducting toddler and preschool classes from there ever since.