Daycare for a 1-year-old in Hobart sits right on the line between baby care and toddler care. Parents are often looking for a room that still feels gentle, but also understands that a new walker or young toddler moves through the day very differently than an infant.
At The Meadow, children ages 12 to 24 months move into Willow, which is structured as two groups of 10 with a 1:5 ratio and 4 teachers total. Toddler tuition is $345 a week, with the full 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM day included.
Daycare for 1 year old Hobart: what changes
At this age, parents often care about movement, naps, food, transitions, and how the room handles children who are suddenly much more mobile but still very young. The best pages speak to that in plain language.
The move out of infant care matters
For many families, the biggest question is whether the shift out of the baby room will feel too abrupt. If that is your focus, moving from infant room to toddler room is the best next page.
One-year-olds still need a steady nap rhythm
A child this age may be active one minute and suddenly spent the next. That is why toddler naps at daycare stays important even as the child looks less like a baby and more like a toddler.
Room details help parents picture the day
If you want the more concrete room view, the Willow room page gives the direct age-band picture.
Frequently asked questions
What room would a 1-year-old be in at The Meadow?
Usually Willow, which serves children 12 to 24 months.
What is the Willow ratio?
Willow is staffed at 1:5 in two groups of 10.
What does toddler tuition cost?
Toddler and twos tuition is $345 per week.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Why is the transition from infant care such a big deal?
Because families are adjusting not only to a new room, but to a new stage of development and daily rhythm.
If you are trying to picture the next stage after the infant room, joining the waitlist can help you plan ahead.