Two Year Old Room
Age 2 (by October 15)
Our Toddler program maintains a four-to-one ratio with a maximum group size of twelve, and is designed to provide an opportunity for toddlers to explore while addressing the very specific needs, challenges, and delights of this particular age group. There is an emphasis on freedom of movement and gross/fine motor development as well as the child to child interactions. The children in this group are becoming more aware of each other and social play is becoming more complex. The teachers support these interactions. The daily curriculum offers toddlers opportunities to explore the environment according to their capabilities, interests and developmental needs.
Toddler Teachers email
TWO YEAR OLD ROOM INFORMATION
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Megan Tetrault
Megan has lived in the greater Portland area her whole life. She received her Bachelor's Degree from St. Joseph's College in 2005. Megan worked as a nanny for the few years after college, and she has been working at the JCA for the past 7 years. She finds each day of teaching young children to be a unique and exciting experience. When not at the JCA, Megan enjoys enjoy spending time with her 5 year old son Geno. Together they have fun playing sports outdoors and walking their dog Brady.
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Lauren Bickmore
Lauren graduated from the University of Maine, Farmington with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. After graduating Lauren worked at a childcare center, where she taught two different age groups. She is eager to teach the children through excitement, hands on activities, compassion, all within in a positive atmosphere. When not teaching Lauren loves going to the beach in Scarborough where she grew up. In the winter she enjoys spending time skiing!
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Kristina Williams
Kristina is a substitute and Aftercare teacher. She came to the JCA Preschool upon moving to Portland. Prior to her job here Kristina taught at the JCC Early Center in Hingham MA. Kristina has a Bachelors of Fire Arts from Lesley University. Kristina is excited to bring her creativity and love of the arts to the children in her care. She works as both a substitute teacher and as an aftercare teacher.