Toddler Program

Ages: 15 months to 2 years 9 months

Ratio: 4 children to 1 teacher (up to 9 children with 2 teachers)

The toddler years are filled with curiosity, independence, and exciting new discoveries. At My Little Best Friends, we provide a safe, engaging environment where children are encouraged to explore, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning through play.

Our teachers build strong, trusting relationships with each child while encouraging independence, communication, and social development through hands-on experiences and everyday routines. We recognize that every child develops at their own pace and work closely with families to support each milestone along the way.

Our Toddler Program provides a consistent, engaging experience for every child. Regardless of classroom placement, each child benefits from the same high-quality curriculum, daily routines, and nurturing environment while participating in developmentally appropriate activities that encourage growth in every area.

Three Toddler Classrooms

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Hands-On Learning

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Play Based

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Three Toddler Classrooms ✳︎ Hands-On Learning ✳︎ Play Based ✳︎

A Day in Our Toddler Classroom

Every day is thoughtfully planned to encourage independence, curiosity, and confidence while providing opportunities to learn, explore, and grow through hands-on experiences, meaningful interactions, and play.

  • Circle time and group learning experiences

  • Hands-on exploration and learning centers

  • Art, sensory play, and creative expression

  • Music, movement, and singing

  • Story time and early literacy experiences

  • Language-rich interactions through English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL)

  • Outdoor play and gross motor development (weather permitting)

  • Opportunities to build independence during meals, handwashing, and daily routines

  • Social interaction, friendship building, and cooperative play

Supporting Development Every Step of the Way

During the toddler years, children develop rapidly as they build independence, strengthen communication skills, and learn to navigate the world around them. Our teachers provide engaging, hands-on experiences that support every area of development, including:

Social & Emotional Development

Building friendships, learning to share and take turns, expressing emotions, developing empathy, and gaining confidence through positive relationships with teachers and peers.

Language & Communication

Expanding vocabulary through conversations, songs, books, storytelling, and everyday interactions while encouraging children to express their thoughts, needs, and ideas.

Physical Development

Strengthening gross and fine motor skills through climbing, running, dancing, outdoor play, sensory experiences, and hands-on activities that build coordination and independence.

Cognitive Development

Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through early math and science concepts, imaginative play, exploration, and hands-on learning experiences.

What Makes Our Toddler Program Special

  • Hands-on, play-based learning experiences

  • Caring, experienced teachers

  • Daily communication through Brightwheel

  • Language-rich environment with English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL)

  • Developmentally appropriate toys and learning materials

  • Outdoor play and gross motor activities (weather permitting)

  • Opportunities to build independence and self-help skills

  • Individual cubbies for personal belongings

  • Smooth transitions as children prepare for our Preschool Program