Toddler Program · 18 – 36 months

Where busy hands and big feelings find room to grow.

Toddlers are explorers, and our classrooms are built for them, with child-sized everything, a predictable daily rhythm, and patient teachers who turn songs, stories, and messy play into real learning. This is the year your toddler's independence begins to shine.

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Offered at all 7 All Around Children centers across Northeast Ohio

18 – 36 months

Overview

Confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning

Our toddler rooms are thoughtfully arranged with child-sized furniture and developmentally appropriate materials, so toddlers can reach, choose, and do things for themselves. A consistent daily rhythm balances active play, quiet time, meals, rest, and social time, both indoors and out.

At this age the focus is on building self-confidence and feeding natural curiosity. Through songs, stories, sensory exploration, and hands-on experiences, toddlers strengthen communication skills, practice social interactions, and build the confidence and curiosity that support future learning.

Teachers partner closely with families on the milestones that matter most right now, from first words to potty learning, keeping you in the loop with photos and notes all day long.

Small groups: 1 teacher to 7 toddlers, with small groups that keep curious explorers safe and seen.

A Day in the Life

A typical day in Toddler Care

A predictable rhythm of care, play, and learning that stays flexible enough to follow each child.

Morning

Arrival & free play

Hugs hello, then open exploration at learning stations around the room.

Mid-morning

Circle & snack

Songs, a story, and the days of the week come first, then a nutritious snack together.

Late morning

Outdoor play

Running, climbing, and digging build big muscles and bigger smiles.

Midday

Lunch & rest

A family-style meal followed by a calm, cozy nap to recharge.

Afternoon

Sensory & creative play

Sensory bins, art, dramatic play, and more outdoor time before pickup.

What's Included

Everything your child gets every day

Potty-learning support

We follow your lead and keep a gentle, encouraging, accident-friendly approach.

Early vocabulary & communication

Narration, books, and songs fuel the toddler language explosion.

Music, movement & dramatic play

Dancing, pretend, and instruments build coordination and imagination.

Daily outdoor discovery

Fresh air and gross-motor play on age-appropriate playgrounds every day.

Hands-on, child-sized spaces

Everything is within reach, so toddlers practice choosing and doing themselves.

Beginning independence

Self-help routines like washing hands, cleanup, and feeding are celebrated every step.

How They Grow

What your child is learning

Every part of the day is intentional. Here's the development it supports.

Language

Rapid vocabulary growth through conversation, books, and songs.

Gross & fine motor

Climbing, running, stacking, and scribbling build coordination.

Self-help skills

Feeding, handwashing, cleanup, and potty learning at each child's pace.

Social play

Turn-taking, sharing, and the very first friendships.

Good to Know

Toddler Care questions, answered

Do you help with potty training?

Absolutely. We partner with you and follow your child's readiness with a gentle, consistent, accident-friendly approach between home and school.

Do toddlers still nap?

Yes. The day includes a calm rest period after lunch, with cozy individual mats, so busy toddlers can recharge.

How do you handle big toddler emotions?

Our teachers use calm, consistent routines and simple language to help toddlers name feelings and practice self-regulation, meeting tantrums and all with patience.