Infants (6 weeks-18 months)

The infant classroom is a warm, nurturing environment designed to support the rapid growth and development of children from approximately six weeks to eighteen months of age. The space is arranged to promote safety, comfort, and exploration, featuring soft flooring, low shelving, and age-appropriate materials that encourage sensory discovery and motor development.

Individual cribs are spaced apart to meet health and safety standards, each labeled for a specific child to maintain personalized care and hygiene. A cozy feeding area includes rocking chairs for bottle feeding and one-on-one bonding. The play area offers a variety of textures, mirrors, rattles, and soft blocks to stimulate curiosity and fine motor skills.

Teachers maintain consistent routines for feeding, diapering, and naps to help infants develop a sense of security and predictability. Gentle music, natural light, and calm colors create a soothing atmosphere, while teachers engage infants in early communication through songs, simple sign language, and responsive interactions. The classroom is designed to foster both individual attention and social awareness in a safe, developmentally appropriate setting.

Toddler Room 6 (18 months-24 months)

The toddler wing is thoughtfully divided into two classrooms to better meet the developmental needs of children between 18 and 24 months. Each classroom offers a safe, engaging environment designed to support growing independence, emerging language, and social-emotional development. Across both classrooms, teachers maintain low child-to-staff ratios, consistent schedules, and responsive interactions. The design and curriculum of each space promote a natural progression from dependent exploration to confident, purposeful play—laying the foundation for preschool readiness.

Toddler Room 7 (18 months-24 months)

The toddler wing is thoughtfully divided into two classrooms to better meet the developmental needs of children between 18 and 24 months. Each classroom offers a safe, engaging environment designed to support growing independence, emerging language, and social-emotional development. Across both classrooms, teachers maintain low child-to-staff ratios, consistent schedules, and responsive interactions. The design and curriculum of each space promote a natural progression from dependent exploration to confident, purposeful play—laying the foundation for preschool readiness.

2's Class (24 months-36 months)

The two-year-old classroom is a lively, structured environment designed to nurture growing independence, curiosity, and social-emotional development. At this stage, children are rapidly expanding their language, motor, and problem-solving skills, and the classroom layout reflects these emerging abilities through purposeful design and routine.

The space includes clearly defined learning areas—such as blocks, dramatic play, art, sensory exploration, and reading—to encourage choice and autonomy while maintaining safety and organization. Low shelves and child-sized furniture allow children to access materials independently, promoting decision-making and responsibility.

Teachers establish predictable daily routines that balance active play, quiet time, and guided learning. Potty training support is incorporated into the daily schedule, with patience and positive reinforcement to build confidence and self-help skills. Activities emphasize early cognitive concepts like counting, sorting, and color recognition, alongside rich opportunities for language growth through songs, storytelling, and conversation.

Social learning is a central focus: teachers model and guide behaviors such as sharing, cooperation, and emotional expression in a safe, respectful environment. Outdoor play and movement activities encourage physical coordination and gross motor development, while art and sensory experiences support creativity and fine motor control.

Overall, the two-year-old classroom provides a nurturing, engaging setting where children gain confidence in their abilities, develop foundational social skills, and begin to see themselves as capable, curious learners.

Preschool Class (3 years-5 years)

The preschool classroom for ages three to five provides a structured yet flexible environment that supports growing independence, social interaction, and a love of learning through purposeful play. At this developmental stage, children are expanding their curiosity, communication, and problem-solving abilities, and the classroom is designed to encourage exploration while fostering emerging academic and social skills.

The room is organized into engaging learning centers—including literacy, math, science, art, dramatic play, and blocks—each offering hands-on experiences that promote cognitive, language, and fine motor development. Teachers introduce early pre-kindergarten concepts such as letter and number recognition, counting, and patterning through interactive lessons and play-based activities that align with developmental readiness rather than rigid instruction.

Daily routines include circle time, small-group work, creative art, outdoor play, music, and rest periods, giving children both structure and choice within their day. Social-emotional growth is emphasized through cooperative play, problem-solving discussions, and activities that help children identify and express their feelings appropriately.

Teachers support each child’s growing sense of independence by encouraging self-help skills such as dressing, handwashing, and cleaning up after play. Positive guidance techniques help children learn responsibility, empathy, and teamwork in a respectful classroom community.

Overall, the preschool classroom provides a balanced blend of nurturing care and early learning experiences, preparing children for the transition to pre-kindergarten with confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation of social and cognitive skills.

State Funded Pre-K Class (3 years-5 years)

The Maryland State-Funded Pre-Kindergarten classroom serves children ages three to five and provides a high-quality early learning experience designed to prepare students for a successful transition to kindergarten. This program follows Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) guidelines, emphasizing developmentally appropriate instruction, equity, and school readiness across all learning domains.

This program will make a easy transition to Kindergarten next fall. The program offers a variety of individual and group activities.
The program is offered Monday – Friday
8:15am-3:15pm and wrap around care from 6am-6pm.
Guaranteed 190 educational days.
The program is taught by an individual with a Maryland state teaching certificate.
The class will provide small and large group settings, one on one time with teachers as to focus on each child’s individual needs, and math, science, and language arts to build a solid foundation for each child in preparation for Kindergarten.
Must be 3 years old by September 1st.

School Age Programs (Pre-K-5th Grade)

Our School Age program offers before and after school care! We are here to meet your needs.

We have 3 locations for before and after care:

  • Thurmont Primary: Tccattps@gmail.com / 227-214-5857
  • Thurmont Elementary: Tccatees@gmail.com / 227-214-5855
  • Emmitsburg Elementary: Tccattes@gmail.com / 227-214-5856

We provide care when schools are closed, late openings, and delays from 6am-6pm

We offer fun summer camp!