ABS Grand Campus

A nurturing, safe, and stimulating French-immersion environment for children aged 0-36 months. We foster independence, confidence, creativity, and curiosity while supporting comprehensive early development. 

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Infant & Toddler Program

Fostering independence, confidence, curiosity, and creativity while supporting early social, emotional, cognitive, language, fine, and gross motor development. Graduates of the Grand Campus get priority placement at the Mountain and West campuses.

French-Inspired Early Learning

Drawing from the French crèche model, we provide a nurturing, language-rich environment that supports each child’s development through daily routines and play.

Social-Emotional Learning

Focuses on helping young children feel safe, understood, and connected, while they begin to understand themselves and others. At this age, SEL is entirely relationship-based and happens through everyday interactions.

Individualized Support

Each child receives personalized care and guidance that respects their individual developmental needs, interests, and pace of growth.

Creative Activities

Exploring through art, crafts, music, dance, cooking, gardening, and gentle yoga, sparking curiosity and creativity every day.

Classroom Structure & Ages

Room

Age Group

Key Features

Important Notes

Les Petites Graines Class

0-12 months

Cribs, tummy time, limited mobility

Move to Infant 2 once mobile (parent-school agreement required)

Les Jeunes Pousses Class

13-17 months

Mobile, climbing, exploratory play

No crib; enhanced fine & gross motor activities

Les Boutons d’Or Class

18-23 months

Structured play & group learning

Early pre-academic skills, self-help routines

Les Jolies Fleurs Class

24-36 months

Pre-preschool readiness

Similar to ABS TPS Program, structured + free play

Common Toddler Room

18-36 months

Library & gross motor space

Used for group activities, fine & gross motor play

Outdoor Spaces

Nature-rich environments fostering exploration and physical development

Infant Playground Deck

Safe, shaded play area for
Rooms 1 & 2

Toddler Playground

Gross motor area with
climbing and play equipment

Outdoor Eating & Play Area

Covered space for toddler
outdoor activities

Garden & Chicken Coop

Vegetable garden, fruit trees,
and friendly chickens

Sample Daily Schedule (7:45 am – 5:30 pm)

Time

Les Petites Graines Class

Les Boutons d’Or Class

Les Jolies Fleurs Class

7:45–8:30 AM

Arrival, parent drop-off, and quiet free play

Arrival & greeting

Arrival & free play

8:30–9:00 AM

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

9:00-9:20 AM

Free play / sensory

Free play / motor skills

Circle time / songs

9:20–9:30 AM

Snack

Snack

Snack

9:30–10:10 AM

Structured learning & exploration

Structured learning & exploration

Fine motor & art activities

10:10–10:35 AM

Music / movement

Music / movement

Gross motor / outdoor play

10:35–10:45 AM

Nap / rest

Nap / rest

Nap / Quiet Time

10:45–11:20 AM

Snack

Snack

Snack

11:20–11:50 AM

Sensory / fine motor

Outdoor play

Structured learning / art

4:30–5:15 PM

Music / storytime

Music / storytime

Free play

5:15–5:30 PM

Pickup

Pickup

Pickup

Infants 0-12m

7:45-8:15 AM: Arrival & greeting
8:15-8:45 AM: Breakfast
8:45-10:00 AM: Free play/sensory
10:00-10:30 AM: Snack
10:30-11:30 AM: Structured learning & exploraion
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Music/movement
12:30-2:30 PM: Nap/rest
2:30-3:00 PM: Snack
3:00-4:30 PM: Sensory / fine motor
4:30-5:15 PM: Music/storytime
5:15-5:30 PM: Pickup

Infants 13-17m

7:45-8:15 AM: Arrival & greeting
8:15-8:45 AM: Breakfast
8:45-10:00 AM: Free play/motor skills
10:00-10:30 AM: Snack
10:30-11:30 AM: Structured learning & exploration
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Music/movement
12:30-2:30 PM: Nap/rest
2:30-3:00 PM: Snack
3:00-4:30 PM: Outdoor play
4:30-5:15 PM: Music/storytime
5:15-5:30 PM: Pickup

Toddlers 18-23m

7:45-8:15 AM: Arrival & free play
8:15-8:45 AM: Breakfast
8:45-10:00 AM: Circle time/songs
10:00-10:30 AM: Snack
10:30-11:30 AM: Fine motor & art acivities
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Gross moor/outdoor play
12:30-2:30 PM: Nap/quiet time
2:30-3:00 PM: Snack
3:00-4:30 PM: Strucured learning/art
4:30-5:15 PM: Free play
5:15-5:30 PM: Pickup

Toddlers 24-36m

7:45-8:15 AM: Arrival & free play
8:15-8:45 AM: Breakfast
8:45-10:00 AM: Circle time/French learning
10:00-10:30 AM: Snack
10:30-11:30 AM: Fine motor & art activities
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Gross motor/outdoor play
12:30-2:30 PM: Nap/quiet time
2:30-3:00 PM: Snack
3:00-4:30 PM: Structured learning/art
4:30-5:15 PM: Free play
5:15-5:30 PM: Pickup

Developmental Focus by Domain

Domain

Infants 0–12m

Infants 13-17m

Toddlers 18-23m

Toddlers 24-36m

Gross Motor

Tummy time, rolling, crawling

Crawling, walking, climbing

Running, jumping, climbing

Complex motor games, balance activities

Fine Motor

Grasping, pincer practice

Stacking, shape sorting, sensory toys

Threading, drawing, building

Cutting, writing prep, manipulative toys

Sensory

Textures, water play, sounds

Sand, water, sensory bins

Messy play, tactile exploration

Sensory art, smell & touch activities

Language / Cognitive

Babbling, naming, simple words

French songs, reading, object naming

Storytime, problem-solving, matching games

French vocabulary expansion, early literacy

Social-Emotional

Attachment, comfort routines

Parallel play, group routines

Sharing, turn-taking

Cooperation, empathy, conflict resolution

Creative / Arts

Music, simple exploration

Art & craft introduction

Art & craft, music, movement

Structured art, dance, music, yoga

Self-Help Skills

Feeding support, diapering

Feeding

Independent eating, potty training introduction

Independent dressing, potty training, hygiene routines

Licensing & Compliance

✔️ Teacher-to-child ratios are maintained according to California licensing requirements
✔️ Cribs, cots, tables, chairs, and toys are age-appropriate and meet all safety standards
✔️ Daily observation and documentation of each child’s developmental milestones
✔️ Safety, sanitation, and emergency preparedness are strictly followed, including fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills

Evaluation & Observation

✔️ Teachers document regular observations of each child’s growth and development
✔️ Focus on gross & fine motor skills, social-emotional development, language, and cognitive skills
✔️ Staff receive ongoing training and support to provide high-quality care
✔️ Staff participate in annual performance reviews with the Director to ensure best practices

Meals & Nutrition

✔️ Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and morning & afternoon snacks are provided daily, tailored to each child’s age and needs, at no extra charge
✔️ Menus are planned and posted two weeks in advance for parent review
✔️ Introduces a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins, served as purees for infants or finger foods for toddlers

Parent Communication

✔️ Daily reports and pictures of your child (ren)’s journey through the Family App (diapering, naps, meals, and activities)
✔️ Regular updates on developmental progress and milestones
✔️ Quarterly check-ins with parents to review each child’s growth, routines, and individual needs

Grand Campus

3909 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

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