Starfish
18 month - 2 years
Starfish Principles
The Starfish Group welcomes Creek’s youngest learners, typically 18 months to 2 years old. For many children, this is their very first experience in a group childcare setting, and our goal is to make that transition from home feel gentle, comforting, and secure. We do this by grounding our classroom in the following principles:
A small group size ensures each child receives individual attention, connection, and support throughout the day.
A predictable daily routine helps children feel safe, confident, and ready to explore.
Daily communication with families keeps parents informed and allows us to work together to set meaningful goals for each child.
Rich language experiences—stories, songs, conversations, and modeling communication—support children as they learn to express themselves.
Encouragement of self‑help skills such as dressing, washing hands, and early toilet learning helps children build confidence and autonomy.
A nurturing community environment gives children opportunities to form relationships with both peers and trusted adults.
Thoughtfully planned activities allow children to practice and strengthen their developing skills across all areas of growth.
The Starfish Room is designed to be a warm, steady place where our littlest learners can explore, connect, and grow at their own pace.
Starfish teacher
Ms. Heidi
