Group Typical Age Range

* Sea Pups (Baby/Young Toddler)
* Otters (Older Toddlers)
* Tigers (2-3 year olds)
* Eagles (3-5 year olds)

Children's Placement in Groups

Although children are placed in groups based on the general age ranges above, age limits are not the only factor used to determine a child's placement. Other factors include a child's developmental age, social skills, peer interaction, and prior experience in child care.
In addition, the changing dynamics of each of the four groups from year to year play a role in a child's placement. For example, placing an 18-month-old as a Sea Pup or an Otter might depend partly on the average ages of the two groups at that time. If most of the Sea Pups are around 18 months old, the child might fit well in that group; but if most of the Sea Pups are under a year old, that child might fare better as an Otter.
Children are placed in groups at the Center's discretion, based on the above criteria, as well as on parents' thoughts and feelings in the process. Placements are usually final, but they can be changed if circumstances warrant it.

Siblings

When siblings attend Otter Creek, the older sibling is granted a 5% tuition discount.

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