Toddler Connections Playgroups

Ages 15 months - 2.9 years

Toddler Connections (TC) is a seasonal playgroup for toddlers age 15 months to 2.9 years. Classes are led by seasoned teaching staff, including BOPN co-Founder Sara Murray in JP/Roslindale, Carrie Thordarson in Malden, and Mandy Slavik in Milton. Children are accompanied by parents or other caregivers. Families connect with the outdoors and one another, while learning about nature-based early childhood education. We engage children through song, reading nature-based stories, and free play.

Benefits of Outdoor Playgroups

Toddler Connections offers little learners a safe space to explore and engage with the environment.

Your child will benefit from regular socialization with a group of peers in the comforting presence of their parent or caregiver. Parents appreciate spending time with an experienced educator, who serves as a resource regarding preschool, parenting, and more!

Summer Enrollment is open!!

Sessions begin June 18 and 19.

JP/Roslindale — Arnold Arboretum
Tuesdays (6/18 - 8/6) and Wednesdays (6/19 - 8/7)
Tuition: $250 for new families.

Families currently or previously enrolled in Full or Half Day school year programs receive a $50 discount!

Sample Schedule

The routine mimics that of our Half Day preschool. The general schedule is:

10:00 - 10:15 Gather together
10:15 - 10:30 Circle Time
10:30 - 11:00 Child-led play
11:00 - 11:20 Snack and family discussion
11:20 - 11:30 Closing circle

“In the woods and gardens that are his playgrounds,
our son has come into his own...

When we arrive in the morning it's like Cheers--everybody knows his name, and he is clearly part of a community.”