ToddlerProgram
Exploring, Growing, and Learning Through Play.
Ages 18 months to 36 months
About Our Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program gives active young learners the freedom to explore within a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. Through Frog Street curriculum experiences, songs, stories, sensory play, movement, and teacher-guided activities, children build language, confidence, coordination, and early social skills. Teachers maintain predictable routines while responding to each child’s individual development, including personalized support as children begin potty training.
- Active, hands-on learning through purposeful play
- Language development through conversation, stories, and songs
- Sensory experiences, music, movement, and outdoor activities
- Social-emotional learning and early friendship skills
- Individualized potty-training support beginning when developmentally appropriate
How We Teach in Our Toddler Program
- Frog Street activities introduce early language, literacy, math, science, and social-emotional concepts through play.
- Circle time, songs, books, and conversation help children expand their vocabulary and communication skills.
- Sensory experiences and hands-on investigations encourage curiosity and problem-solving.
- Music, movement, and outdoor play strengthen coordination and physical development.
- Teachers model sharing, turn-taking, emotional expression, and positive peer interactions.
- Consistent classroom routines help children develop confidence, independence, and self-help skills.
A Day in Our Toddler Program
Toddlers begin their day with a warm welcome and time to settle into classroom play. The morning includes circle time, songs, stories, Frog Street learning experiences, sensory exploration, and active movement. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, outdoor play when appropriate, and a consistent rest period. Diapering and toileting routines are handled throughout the day according to each child's needs. Afternoon activities may include art, music, books, STEAM-inspired exploration, and small-group play before families arrive for pickup.
Food
Nutritious meals are included in tuition. KinderKids provides breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack and participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, following USDA meal-pattern guidelines.
Diapering and potty training
Children receive individualized diapering and toileting support. Potty-training introductions may begin at approximately 18 months and are guided by each child’s readiness and needs. Teachers partner with families to encourage consistency between home and school.
What You'll Hear From Us Each Day
Through Playground, families can receive:
- Meals and snacks served
- Diapering or potty-training updates
- Nap and rest information
- Curriculum activities and classroom experiences
- Photos and videos when available
- Social-emotional or developmental observations
- Announcements, schedules, and reminders
- Direct teacher messages
Toddler Program FAQ
What ages are included in the Toddler Program?
Toddler classroom ranges vary by campus. Friendship Road identifies toddler programming beginning around 18 months, with additional classes serving children through approximately age 3.
When does potty training begin?
KinderKids may begin introducing potty training at approximately 18 months when a child shows readiness. Support is personalized rather than based on age alone.
What does my toddler learn each day?
Children build early language, motor, cognitive, social-emotional, and self-help skills through Frog Street activities, stories, songs, sensory play, movement, and teacher-guided exploration.
Are meals and snacks provided?
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided according to CACFP and USDA guidelines.
How much of the day is structured?
Toddlers follow a predictable daily rhythm that includes teacher-guided learning, child-led exploration, meals, rest, care routines, and active play.
How are classroom updates shared?
Families receive information through Playground, including care updates, activities, announcements, reminders, photos, and direct teacher communication.
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