One Year Old Room

Age 1 (by October 15th)

Our youngest toddler program slowly and gently introduces children moving from the individual nature of infancy, to the joys of being part of a group.  Our young toddler classroom has a maximum group size of ten children with three teachers. The curriculum in this classroom is designed to support young toddlers as they learn to master both expressive and receptive language, to play cooperatively with peers, and practice making their way in a world where they long for independence yet still require support from a loving, affectionate and trusted adult.  Each child is allowed the space, support and time to develop newly acquired skills at their own pace with support and guidance from their teachers.

One Year Old Room Daily Schedule

Olivia
Meghan O'Brien

Olivia Rawcliffe

Olivia has worked for several years as a substitute and Aftercare teacher for the GFP and is excited to join the Infant Room full time. She graduated from Southern Maine Community College with an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. She lives with her fiancé and pup in Old Orchard Beach and they love taking advantage of living at the beach.

Meghan O'Brien

Meghan is from Portland, Maine. She graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Development and Family Relations. After graduating Meghan worked at a Montessori school where she started as a toddler teacher then three years later became the assistant director. Meghan is excited to join the JCA team and excited to be part of the two year old classroom! When not teaching Meghan loves spending time with her dog, Molly.

Alexandria Piper

Alexandria Piper

Alexandria Piper joined our team in summer 2021! She grew up in Phoenix, AZ, and moved to Maine with her family in 2011. Recently, graduated from Plymouth State University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and moved back home to Scarborough, ME. She has experience working in NAEYC accredited childcare programs and strongly believes in high-quality early childhood care and education.