Age Groups
Kinderplatz is licensed for the child/teacher ratios indicated. Most days, an additional 3-7 “Floater Teachers” help us maintain even better ratios than listed.
Infant Program
Serves infants ages 6 weeks–14/15 months. Parents provide formula or breastmilk until 12 months of age. Morning snack, lunch and afternoon snacks are provided. Special programs: sign language, and music and movement.
| Group | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Bluebirds: younger infants | 8 infants / 2 teachers* |
| Penguins: older infants | 8 infants / 2 teachers* |
Bluebirds and Penguins share 1–2 additional floater teachers.
Toddler Program
Serves toddlers ages 14/15 months–33 months. Morning snack, lunch and afternoon snacks are provided. Weekly special programs: sign language, music and movement, Spanish.
| Group | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Bunnies: younger toddlers | 12 toddlers / 2-3 teachers* |
| Teddy Bears: older toddlers | 12 toddlers / 2 teachers* |
Bunnies and Teddy Bears share 1–2 additional floater teachers.
Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Program
Serves children ages 33 months through 6 years. Morning snack, lunch and afternoon snacks are provided. Weekly special programs: sign language, music and movement, Spanish language instruction (or English literacy support).
| Group | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Caterpillars: young preschool | 18 children / 3 teachers* |
| Admirals: older preschool | 20 children / 2 teachers* |
| Monarchs: pre-k | 20 children / 2 teachers* |
| Mariposas: Spanish immersion | 18–20 children / 3 teachers* |
Preschool/Pre-K classrooms share 1–3 additional floater teacher(s).
School-Age Care
Kinderplatz serves children entering kindergarten through 8 years of age during the summer months through the operation of a small summer school-age program for up to 20 children with 2 teachers and a shared floater assistant. This program runs mid-June through most of August each year.