Odyssey Day School offers a special daycare program for infants and toddlers where we focus on individual development. Our classroom environment goes beyond traditional daycare by being uniquely inviting and filled with materials that capitalize on children’s natural curiosity. Our experienced, veteran teachers interact with children frequently to provide both comfort and stimulation. In fact, ODS is well-known for its unusually stable and mature teaching staff, many of whom have been with us for over 10 years, which is a great comfort to our parents. Classroom schedules and routines provide a sense of security. Children receive all of these benefits while having a lot of fun!

Every aspect of the child’s day, from story times to free play and lunch, becomes a learning experience. Individual and small group activities provide opportunities to safely explore a wide variety of equipment and materials while developing intellectual, communication, social, motor and self-care skills. The classroom theme also focuses on personal development, and mini-themes, drawn from student interests, are explored throughout the year.

Early literacy experiences include books, stories and songs. Dramatic play toys and props, art materials, blocks, stacking and sorting toys and simple puzzles are available every day. Art supplies are abundant, and children are introduced to a wide variety of media including paint, markers, crayons, play dough and glue. A texture table may be filled with water, sand, snow, rice or another interesting substance. Music is used throughout the day in a variety of forms. Children sing, listen to recorded music, dance and use rhythm instruments.

Indoor and outdoor free play happen daily, and participation in small group and whole class activities is encouraged as children become developmentally ready. Young children learn through play and have fun doing it.

Extended daycare is also available.

Come find out how daycare at Odyssey is different!