Program Overview: Odyssey’s Toddler Program is designed to provide a prepared environment that nurtures the holistic development of children aged 18 months to 36 months. We emphasize social-emotional regulation, language development, and practical life skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage independence and growth.

Language Options: Parents can choose between English or Mandarin for their child’s instruction, with language circles conducted in both languages to enhance natural language acquisition. Many children enjoy participating in both languages, enriching their learning experience and cultural understanding.

Curriculum and Classroom Environment: At Odyssey, we provide a space where your child will develop essential skills across multiple areas:

Social/Emotional Regulation: Building emotional intelligence and social skills through peer interactions.

Language Development: Participating in activities that foster vocabulary growth and effective communication.

Practical Life Skills: Engaging in tasks that promote independence, such as dressing, cleaning, and self-care routines.

With a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:6, each child receives close supervision and role modeling to thrive in their environment. This approach supports a smooth transition from parallel play to more interactive play, encouraging both language development and self-regulation.

Care Options: To accommodate various family schedules, Odyssey offers flexible care options:

Full Day: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Half Day: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Early Bird Care: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Night Owl Care Options:

Option 1: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Option 2: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Option 3: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Our flexible care options ensure that every family can find the support they need while their child explores, learns, and grows in a safe and nurturing environment.

Our Young Preschool Program is tailored for children ages 2 to 3.5 years, offering a nurturing environment where foundational skills are further developed. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, which honors each child’s natural developmental stages, this program supports children who are slightly older than those in the Toddler Program but may still benefit from close supervision and additional emotional support. Children are introduced to more stimulating challenges that encourage growth in independence, concentration, and problem-solving.

With a smaller teacher-to-student ratio of 1:8, each child receives individualized attention while engaging with foundational Montessori materials that promote cognitive, social, and emotional development. The carefully prepared environment supports their curiosity, providing the tools they need to progress at their own pace and fostering a love of learning in a secure and supportive setting.

Curriculum Highlights: Children will develop fine motor skills for practicing their letters or characters, using phonetics to begin forming words, and recognizing words through word association. We utilize simplified Mandarin used in Mainland China.

Care Options:

TK/Kindergarten Afternoon Class: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Night Owl Care Options:

Option 1: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Option 2: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Option 3: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Our flexible care options provide families with the support they need while their child enjoys a safe, engaging, and enriching • learning environment.

Program Overview: Odyssey’s Preschool Program is designed to support children through a three-year developmental journey, following the Montessori philosophy of multi-age classrooms. This structure allows children to remain within the same learning community, progressing through distinct growth phases:

First Year: Children focus on exploring their environment, adjusting to the classroom, and establishing a sense of belonging.

Second Year: They begin to show confidence, experimenting more freely and becoming comfortable within their community.

Third Year: Children blossom as experts, experiencing significant growth and taking on a leadership role within the classroom.

This three-year cycle enables children to build strong foundations, extend their capabilities, and thrive in a consistent and supportive setting.

Curriculum Highlights: The Preschool Program at Odyssey allows children to explore subjects at their own pace, using hands-on materials and a scaffolding approach, where challenges increase with each level of mastery. Key areas of focus include:

Practical Life: Developing skills for independence, such as dressing, cleaning, and self-care routines.

Sensorial: Activities that sharpen the senses and enhance perception.

Mathematics: Hands-on materials for understanding concepts, patterns, and relationships.

Language: Expanding vocabulary, comprehension, and communication.

Geography/Cultural Studies: Exploring cultural diversity and global awareness.

The Montessori classrooms, known as “prepared environments,” are designed to feel like a “Casa Dei Bambini”—a comfortable, attractive space that supports children’s independence and intellectual development. The curriculum integrates each child’s interests and connects them to other subjects, broadening their understanding of the world.

Language Options
Parents can choose between an English-only program or a bilingual option with Mandarin and English, allowing for enhanced language development.

Personalized Attention
With a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10, our program ensures each child receives individualized assessment and support, fostering personal growth and building a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Care Options
Odyssey offers flexible care schedules to accommodate family needs:

Full Day: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Half Day: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Early Bird Care: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Night Owl Care Options
Option 1: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Option 2: 3:30 PM – 5:30 P

With flexible care options, Odyssey provides a nurturing environment for children to grow, learn, and thrive.