Montessori or daycare for my toddler?

She’s 22 months, been in the same daycare for 10 months now. We like it, but don’t love it. People are very nice but they’re cheap. They don’t buy new toys, everything is used/broken/old. They don’t read to them, teach or anything. It’s just a free for all basically.

I would go with the Montessori. You will be there by 3:30 everyday so it’s not like she’ll be there for long hours. However, she will be involved in a great program.
I have older children and I wish I knew then what I know now. I wish I would have put my children in a Montessori program when they were young.
Both of my children have learning disabilities. I have done a lot of research on education and have found that if children are exposed to good programs at a young age this can prevent learning disabilities from developing in the first place.
Also, if you are interested in working with your child when she gets older there is a great program on www.davisdyslexia.com. This program is for preschool aged children and can also prevent learning disabilities from developing.
No one knows if their child will develop something like this. It’s best to intervene before a problem arises.
This program is not just for dyslexics it helps all children.

Montessori Toy

United States Placemat by M. Ruskin $2.95 Make learning fun with an educational placemat. An educational experience for the entire family. Age: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Adult Manufacturer: M. Ruskin…

World Placemat by M. Ruskin $2.95 Make learning fun with an educational placemat. An educational experience for the entire family. Age: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Adult Manufacturer: M. Ruskin…

Quart Pouring Pitcher $13.49 Children can practice pouring with this clear view quart pitcher. Features 1/2 to 2 cup measurements printed on the side, easy pour spout, gripping ring on bottom, and lid. Dishwasher safe….

Brainy Baby: Right Brain $8.60 While there are many tapes designed to stimulate a baby’s mind, Brainy Baby is unique in addressing left and right brain functions in distinct programs. Called “whole brain thinking,” the theory is that if children are stimulated to use both sides of the brain–preparing them to think logically and creatively–they will become more adept at learning and problem solving. Capitalizing on this res…

Peter and the Wolf $10.46 Remember listening for the duck in Peter and The Wolf? Prokofiev composed his classic specifically to introduce children to the voices of the instruments. The refreshingly high caliber performances by the London Philharmonic and the narrator will enchant your children! Designed to engage and delight young children, this award-winning series presents a multi-faceted, in-depth look at classic compos…

Multicultural Rhythm Stick Fun $9.93 Multicultural Rhythm Stick Fun (CD)…

Ames True Temper KPWB10 Real Tools For Kids Lil’ Wheelbarrow With Poly Tray $32.97 Ames KPWB10 Kids Lil’ True Temper Wheelbarrows, RedJust like Mom and Dad’s ¦ the Lil’ True Temper is a real wheelbarrow, sized just right for the kids. It’s perfect for the young gardener who wants to help Mom and Dad around the yard. The poly tray wont rust and the solid rubber tire never goes flat.Ames KPWB10 Kids Lil’ True Temper Wheelbarrows, Red Features:; Great for kids to help out in the y…

Yoga Kids: For Ages 3-6 $4.75 Roar like a lion& balance like a flamingo! This award-winning movement program is irresistible to children. Modified yoga poses are chosen specifically for their imaginative appeal, then set to lively, original music. Children from London to Singapore to Sidney love the YogaKids program, which first took shape in a Montessori classroom in Indiana. The program s integrative learning approach addres…

Qwirkle Board Game $16.60 Our tactile wooden block game combines the logic and strategy of Set® with the creative multi-maneuver game play of Scrabble®. Easy-to-learn rules mean you’ll be creating columns and rows of matching colors and shapes in no time! Look for opportunities to score big by placing a tile that touches multiple pieces and matches both shapes and colors; the player with the most points wins. 108 blocks….

Set $9.00 This award winning card game is for one or more players. It is recommended for ages six and above. The object of the game is to identify “sets” of three cards. Each card is unique in its four features; color – red, green or purple, symbol – diamond, squiggle or oval, shading – solid, striped or open, and number – 1, 2 or 3. A “set” consists of three cards on which each feature is either the same o…

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