Toddlers Program

Energy and Excitement at Childtime

1 - 2 years old

In toddler classes at Childtime, energy and excitement is channeled into opportunities for growth and learning. Our nurturing guidance provides so much more than daycare, as toddlers build their skills and learn new things.

Stimulating classroom environments
Exclusive milestone-based curriculum
Immersive learning experiences
Educational toys and activities

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Toddlers Classroom

For the love of inspiring curiosity
Your little one is now big enough to walk and explore everything within reach. Our Toddler Program gives them plenty of room to do so safely as they begin to communicate, learn more skills, and develop their personalities. This is more than daycare! Our Learn as We Grow curriculum helps teachers to guide their classroom explorations with purpose and endless encouragement.

Communication Center

The foundations of language grow with each book, puppet show, and dress-up performance. The Communication Center is where toddlers discover the art of storytelling as they listen carefully, interact with friends, and begin to make marks on paper.

Creation Center

“What happens if I dip this sponge in the paint?” Toddlers have big ideas. We like to give them the space to explore the answer. The Creation Center includes plenty of hands-on materials your child can use to create their own colorful work of art.

Discovery Center

Engage in the process of problem-solving by comparing, arranging, or sorting materials. While investigating the Discovery Center, toddlers learn early math and science concepts through trial and error. Explore patterns and make observations like a scientist.

Imagination Center

If the beat is catchy, you’ll catch your toddler dancing! The Imagination Center gives children a chance to experience music, movement, and pretend play as a form of self-expression. They’ll love to explore and dig into the dress-up bin with their friends.

Invention Center

Let’s build a tower or balance objects. Fine and gross motor skills get a good workout in the Invention Center as curious toddlers assemble and connect various materials to create solutions. Why did it fall over? What happens if I stack this piece? Try it and find out!

Reflection Center

A calm space to take a break from all the action in the classroom. Toddlers are encouraged to use the Reflection Center to relax their bodies and self-regulate. Invite a friend to join you or grab a favorite book to enjoy alone. These quiet moments make a big difference.

Toddlers Learning Domains

Our curriculum is designed to address the evolving developmental needs of this increasingly mobile age group. In toddler classes, learning growth is measured by 100s of individual indicators, or skills, and we follow their progress across these nine areas of development:

Approaches to Learning and Play

Focuses on children actively exploring and learning about their surroundings.

Language, Literacy, and Communication

Focuses on how children develop skills to express themselves and comprehend language.

Physical Development and Health

Focuses on moving with more purpose in mind to explore objects and spaces.

Social and Emotional Development

Focuses on building relationships with adults and children.

Mathematics

Focuses on how children develop foundational skills in number sense, measurement, and spatial reasoning.

Nature and Science

Focuses on how young children engage with the world through scientific inquiry and exploration.

Engineering and Technology

Focuses on how young children learn to build and create using simple tools and materials to solve problems.

Social Studies

Focuses on how children develop an understanding of themselves, their community, and the world around them.

Creative Arts and Expression

Focuses on how children engage in imaginative play and artistic exploration.

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Toddlers Program FAQs

Our Toddler program offers year-round enrollment to help meet your family’s needs. Availability may vary by classroom capacity and location.

We understand that transitions can be challenging for both children and families. Our nurturing teachers thoughtfully support each child during drop-off to help them feel safe, comfortable, and secure while maintaining a consistent routine. With time and gentle encouragement, most toddlers adjust quickly and separation becomes easier for everyone.

We create a language-rich environment where toddlers are encouraged to communicate through talking, listening, reading, and play. Teachers model language throughout daily activities by naming objects, asking questions, and interacting with children in meaningful ways. Verbal language and simple signs are both used to support early communication and vocabulary development.

Toddlers begin their day exploring the classroom through intentionally planned learning experiences that support early development. Morning outdoor time encourages physical activity and helps foster a love of the outdoors. A healthy midday lunch is followed by rest time so children can relax and recharge. In the afternoon, toddlers enjoy a nutritious snack and continue learning through small-group play and activities in both indoor and outdoor environments.

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