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Welcome & Explore
Playtime, sensory play, and open exploration of toys.
Upper East Side · Manhattan
Tot
Explorers
Toddler Pod
A joyful first learning experience for toddlers ages 16 months to 2.5 years.
Try a complimentary first class!
A gentle first step
Learn. Play. Grow. Together.
Join us for a warm, small-group program led by a former preschool teacher. Each weekly session is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage connection through playful, age-appropriate activities.
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“A nurturing space where toddlers can explore at their own pace—and caregivers can be part of every discovery.”
Tot ExplorersProgram details
Made for toddlers—and their grown-ups
Ages
16 months to 2.5 years
Schedule
Tuesdays or Wednesdays
9:30am - 10:15
Fall Classes start September 15th!
Price
$20/class
Complimentary first tryout class
Location
Fall Classes will be held outside in local parks.
Format
5-6 children per class
Caregiver presence required
A typical Tot Explorers session
Our sample agenda
Each 45-minute session follows a gentle rhythm that gives toddlers time to explore, connect, create, move, and transition comfortably.
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Story
Story time and a simple discussion of the lesson for the day.
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Create
A hands-on art project connected to the day’s theme.
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Circle & Move
Circle time, music, movement, and group participation.
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Goodbye
A closing song, warm farewell, and smooth transition home.
Meet your teacher
Meet Hagar
Hagar Simon is a former preschool teacher with over 15 years experience. Having graduated with a Masters in Special Education from Touro College, Hagar has taught pre-kindergarten classes in several schools, most recently at Park East Day School where she taught for 10+ years.
Hagar’s curriculum and lesson plans are always developed/adjusted with each child in mind to cater to a range of needs and interests. Areas of emphasis include pre-literacy skills, fine motor skills, sensory art, interpersonal skills, and understanding of science.
Upcoming sessions
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Questions?
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