Toddler Program
Little Explorers Toddler Program
Our Little Explorers Toddler Program is thoughtfully designed to foster a sense of wonder and curiosity in our young learners. At this critical stage of development, toddlers are naturally inclined to explore their environment and push their boundaries. Our program provides the perfect balance of challenge and support to help them discover the world around them confidently.
Driven by curiosity and a newfound sense of confidence, toddlers become more self-aware, expressive, and reflective in their daily activities. Our engaging environment invites energetic children to interact with their surroundings, promoting both physical and cognitive development. As children grow, we expand classrooms to incorporate more complex manipulatives, play centers, and activities, ensuring that they are constantly challenged and stimulated.
We Go Above and Beyond
Secure Access
Your child's safety is our top priority. We use keyfob security to ensure only permitted individuals gain access to the facility.
Cleanliness is Everything
We understand the importance of a clean environment. Our use of Zono technology ensures your child's surroundings are as clean as possible.
Digital Reports
Stay informed about your child's social and academic development with our comprehensive digital reporting system.
Milestones
Communicative
Toddlers develop a strong sense of self and possession. You may hear them exclaim “Mine!” or assert themselves with a firm “No!” At this age, they understand instructions, positional phrases, and can better express their needs and wants. Toddlers begin to demonstrate literacy skills by identifying people, places, and objects by name. They follow along as you read and can sing songs with an understanding of patterns and rhyming sounds through their expanding vocabulary.
Cognitive
Toddlers explore mathematical concepts related to depth, shapes, sizes, and quantities by filling and dumping objects, stacking, or matching puzzle pieces. Their curiosity leads them to think critically and test new theories with cause and effect. They also develop an awareness and interest in their environment, learning how the world around them works.
Creative Expression
With improved fine motor skills, toddlers can now scribble and doodle little masterpieces. It’s never too early to put pictures on your refrigerator! Toddlers love to dance, wiggle, and make sounds in their playful moods. You will notice their individual personalities arise and a sense of humor emerge. The world of make-believe comes alive as they act and improvise during playtime.
Physical Development and Wellness
Toddlers are so active that they have their own verb: toddle! Running, jumping, spinning, and climbing are all signs of a physically fit little one. Their hand-eye coordination is more precise, and they can utilize their muscles to pick up and manipulate new objects. Toddlers also understand safety and health concepts, such as knowing not to touch something hot or understanding that no matter how much they play, bath time is a must.
Social-Emotional
You may receive your first heartwarming “I love you” from your toddler at this age. They sense the emotions of others and show compassion by hugging and drawing near. Toddlers are very expressive of their emotions and begin responding to social situations. Group play and collaborative work are readily embraced as socialization becomes their favorite new activity.
Executive Function
Toddlers' attention span and memory capacity increase significantly. They remember where objects are placed when out of sight and can identify common faces, places, and things in their everyday lives. They follow simple instructions and control impulses better as they become more self-aware.
Sample Activities
Bath Time
Toddlers bathe baby dolls to create body awareness and encourage them to use their executive function to bathe and care for themselves.
Simon Says
Teachers give basic instructions to engage the children’s focus, memory, and bodies. “Stomp your feet, jump up and down, spin around!”
Body Parts
Teachers ask students to point to their nose, ears, eyes, and other body parts to help them identify and learn their purpose.
Learning Through Play
Teachers introduce math, science, social studies, and literacy-building activities through stacking and building blocks, teaching about the weather and environment, discussing family roles, and helping them articulate, state their name, and expand their vocabulary.
Locations
- 3129 W. 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222
- 5324 W. 16th Street, Speedway, IN 46224