Email Lisa Kontos
Phone: (201) 445-0642
Email the ITDC Program
Infant Toddler Development Center
Education for Our Littlest Learners
A Program of the Ridgewood Board of Education
Welcome to the Infant Toddler Development Center
Since 1983, ITDC has been a full-time preschool and daycare program of the Ridgewood Board of Education. Our individualized programs offer hands-on learning experiences that are supervised by experienced, credentialed staff. ITDC's education-based curriculum prioritizes early learning that prepares your child–emotionally, socially, and academically–to reach full potential.
Welcome
At the Ridgewood Infant/Toddler Development Center, we believe that continuity in care is better for child development. While many daycares and preschool programs are limited to a particular age group, we meet the needs of children from six weeks old all the way through Pre-Kindergarten.
While a seamless learning experience is a key differentiator for ITDC, it is our strong educational component that makes us unique. As a program of the Ridgewood Board of Education, the center is supervised by experienced school administrators and offers a proven, education-based curriculum to prepare your child emotionally, socially, and academically to reach their full potential.
We look forward to seeing you at the Center and welcoming your child into this very special program.
Regards,
Lisa Kontos, ITDC Program Director
Objectives
To help create a positive self-image
To stimulate thinking through the use of senses
To offer age-appropriate educational experiences for each child
To allow children to make choices within a framework of order
To encourage social, emotional, and intellectual growth through play, which enriches learning
To create an environment that is warm, loving, and free of pressure
Enrollment Process
Programs
Infants
The infant group ranges from 6 weeks to 12 months. The staff to children ratio is 4:1. In this group, baby's immediate needs are met through a loving, nurturing environment in which comfort is offered through touch, play, and talk.
Toddlers
The Toddler group ranges from 12 to 24 months. The staff to children ratio is 4:1. In this group, the toddler is given a variety of opportunities to practice newly acquired skills and experience feelings of autonomy and success.
Two-Year-Olds
The Two-Year-Olds group is for children who turn 2 years old by October 1st. The staff to children ratio is 6:1. In this group, the child becomes aware of themselves and others in a comfortable setting. Self-expression and independence are encouraged through areas of music, language, and play.
Pre-K Three
The preschool 3 group is for children who turn 3 years old by October 1st. The staff to children ratio is 10:1. In this group the child practices language, activity and movement, and socialization in an atmosphere that emphasizes large muscle development.
Pre-K Four
The preschool 4 group is for children who turn 4 years old by October 1st. The staff to children ratio is 12:1. In this group, the preschooler continues to develop language and literacy skills through books, posters and other printed media. Varied classroom experiences allow the child to practice small motor activities, basic math concepts, and problem-solving skills.
Curricula
Language Arts and Literature
Creative Arts
Music Participation and
Music Appreciation
Science
Dramatic Play
Outdoor Play
Problem Solving and Puzzles
Cooking
Developmental Physical Education
Computer Science
Planned Lessons
