The Little House
La Casita
18 mths - 3 years
Starting school is a big moment - for both toddlers and parents.
Kukumi’s Little House (La Casita) is designed to be a gentle transition from home to school, where your child feels safe, seen, and supported as they begin exploring independence, language, and routine at their own pace.
We honor this stage of development with warmth, consistency, and deep respect for each child’s emotional world.
At this age, development happens through movement, repetition, and meaningful connection.
Emotional Security
Supported separations that build trust
and healthy attachment with caregivers
Growing Independence
Confidence built through self-directed choice. “I can do it”
Confidence & Calm
Freedom within clear & supportive boundaries.
Language Development
Rich vocabulary through daily interaction.
Sense of Belonging
Feeling welcomed, valued, and at home within the community.
Social Awareness
Early grace, courtesy, and peer connection.
All learning happens naturally, through daily life and meaningful interaction.
During the toddler years, children are forming the foundations of communication, self-help skills, and social awareness.
Express themselves through language
Practice self-care with dignity & support
Learn early social skills through modeling and repetition
Within La Casita, children are encouraged to:
Language as a Foundation
Language is central to a toddler’s development and connection.
In La Casita, children are immersed in Spanish during a time when the brain is naturally wired for language acquisition. Through daily interaction and meaningful relationships, children begin to understand and express themselves with confidence — laying the foundation for bilingual communication.
Daily Rhythm & Routine
Each day follows a gentle rhythm that helps children feel secure and confident as they transition through activities such as:
Arrival & supported separation
Independent and guided work time
Snack and self-care routines
Outdoor exploration
Rest and quiet moments
Closing circle and transition home
Toddlers thrive on predictability.
Consistency supports emotional regulation and trust.
These early foundations support every part of a child’s growth.
Emotionally. Socially. Cognitively.
Program Details at a Glance
Ages 18 Months – 3 Years
Self-care development supported with dignity and care
Spanish Immersion Environment
A Montessori environment where language is learned naturally through daily experience
Schedule Options
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A Thoughtful Beginning, Designed With Care
At Kukumi Montessori, every element of La Casita is intentionally prepared to support your child’s earliest steps into community, independence, and learning.
A connected, mixed-age environment nurtures a sense of belonging while supporting social-emotional growth through observation, modeling, and peer connection.
Hands-on exploration invites children to learn through movement and discovery, using beautiful Montessori materials that engage the senses and spark curiosity about the world around them.
Uninterrupted work periods give children the time and space they need to focus deeply, build confidence, and develop a natural love for learning.
Rest and quiet time are thoughtfully supported, offering children a calm, comfortable, and nurturing pause during the extended day.
Guided independence allows each child to follow their interests at their own pace, with the steady presence of a trained Montessori Guide offering support when needed.
Individual and shared experiences help children practice both self-reliance and collaboration, laying the foundation for healthy relationships.
Beauty, nature, and meaningful play are woven into each day, honoring childhood as a time of joy, wonder, and growth.
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