Virginia MontessoriAcademy · Purcellville
Early independence · Virginia Montessori Academy

Montessori young toddler daycare in Purcellville

Ages 16 months to 2 years

In the Lotus Room, guides observe each child and introduce practical life lessons, new words, and movement when they are ready to try.

School-supplied photograph of a toddler classroom
Inside the prepared environment

How young toddlers learn in the Lotus Room

Hands-on practice

With a guide nearby to provide assistance, children work independently — practicing pouring, spooning, puzzles, stacking, and threading, and repeating as they learn.

Care for the classroom

Toddlers wipe tables, water plants, and help prepare snacks, with a guide nearby if they need support.

Language and movement

Guides name objects and actions during books, songs, and play. Outdoor time gives children room to move.

Child-sized table, chairs and low materials shelf in a school-supplied toddler room

Settling into the Lotus Room

Guides welcome each child and give individual help with classroom routines. Children moving from Olive can begin with short visits that grow longer as they are ready. A familiar guide introduces first practical life tasks and new words.

Daily rhythm

A day in the Lotus Room

  1. Arrival and choice

    Guides welcome each child and offer materials suited to their interests and readiness.

  2. Work and outdoor play

    Children pour, stack, sing, look at books, and spend time outside.

  3. Rest and quiet time

    Children have a daily rest period. Those who do not sleep have quiet activities.

  4. Afternoon and updates

    Art, sensory play, or music may fill the afternoon; families receive care reports and photos in the childcare app.

An adult and child look at a leafy plant together

Two- and three-day options are offered for Young Toddlers. Ask our administration about current availability.

Let’s talk about your child

See the Young Toddlers classroom

Request a tour to see the classroom and talk with our administration about daily routines, availability, and your child’s needs. Tuition is discussed in person during your visit.

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Ask us on your visit

Visit the Lotus Room and ask how your child would settle into the daily routine, or move on toward the Ivy Room.

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Program questions

Questions about Young Toddlers

How do you support toilet learning?

Guides work with families and follow each child’s readiness without pressure. Childcare app reports can include toileting, meals, and naps.

What do families hear about the day?

The childcare app carries photos and reports on meals, naps, and toileting.

How do I ask about a place in Lotus?

Ask our administration about current availability and your preferred start date.

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Tour our prepared classrooms. Meet our guides. Bring your child — and your questions.

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