Toddler Program in
Elmwood Park, IL at Little Newtons:
Fostering Independence and Growth
Introduction
Little Newtons' Commitment to Toddler Development
A toddler care program plays a key role in shaping the early development of your young child, offering a supportive environment where they can grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually. During these formative years, children develop essential skills that lay the foundation for future learning and social interactions.
A well-designed toddler care program provides age-appropriate activities and structured routines that help build independence, encourage exploration, and instill positive social behavior. Enrolling your child in a quality toddler care program offers peace of mind, knowing your little one is receiving the care, attention, and developmental support they need for a successful transition into preschool and beyond.
Safe, Nurturing Environment Promoting Independence and Preschool Readiness
At Little Newtons in Elmwood Park, Illinois, we’ve designed our toddler care program to support children’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth in a nurturing and engaging environment. At all stages, including the first steps toward independence and the development of key social skills, our program prepares your toddler for preschool with age-appropriate learning activities and personalized care.
Program Structure:
Separate Rooms for Developmental Stages
Focus Areas of Development
Physical Growth
Physical development is vital for toddlers, and our program includes activities that help improve motor skills. Art projects that enhance hand-eye coordination and music and movement exercises that develop physical expression will give your toddler plenty of opportunities to strengthen their body. These activities will also provide a fun way for your child to engage with their surroundings while improving balance and coordination.
Intellectual Growth
Our curriculum incorporates language-building activities that engage children’s natural curiosity. Through storytelling, songs, and simple vocabulary exercises, toddlers expand their language skills and improve communication. We introduce basic math concepts such as counting, shapes, and colors through play. These activities will help your child build cognitive skills that will serve them well in preschool and beyond.
Social and Emotional Growth
Social and emotional development are just as important as physical and intellectual growth. At Little Newtons, we emphasize cooperative play, self-expression, and emotional regulation, which are essential for children as they interact with others. Group play activities foster teamwork, sharing, and empathy, while one-on-one interactions help toddlers express their emotions and develop emotional resilience.
Curriculum Highlights: Age-Appropriate Activities
Language and Communication
Because daily language-building activities — storytelling, songs, and interactive discussions — are central to our program, your toddler will expand their vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and develop the communication skills they need to express themselves. Encouraging verbal interactions will boost your child’s social skills.
Math and Cognitive Skills
We introduce early math skills in a fun, interactive way through activities such as counting games, identifying shapes, and exploring colors. These foundational math concepts set the stage for more complex learning later on and will help your toddler develop essential problem-solving skills.
Creative Arts
Creative expression is an integral part of toddler development, and our program includes art, music, and dance sessions that encourage creativity and self-expression. These activities will allow your child to experiment with different materials, sounds, and body movements. They’ll also develop rhythm, coordination, physical expression, and fine motor skills and explore their emotions, ideas, and imagination.
Parent Collaboration and Essential Supplies
Preparing Toddlers for Preschool:
Building Confidence and Foundational Skills
Self-Help Skills for Independence
We’ll encourage your toddler to dress themselves, use utensils, and follow simple instructions to foster independence and self-reliance.
Emotional Readiness for Social Engagement
Emotional readiness is vital to preschool success, and our program includes activities to help your child express their emotions, develop patience, and learn to share.
Confidence and Independence to Support Preschool Transition
We focus our toddler program at Little Newtons on building confidence and independence in every child. By offering a supportive and nurturing environment, we’ll help your toddler develop the skills and self-assurance they need to succeed in preschool and beyond.
Schedule a Tour of Little Newtons
At Little Newtons, we’re dedicated to providing toddlers in Elmwood Park, Illinois, with the support, care, and development they need to grow with confidence, skill, and joy. We’ve designed our toddler care program to help your child build lasting skills and a strong foundation for preschool and beyond. Contact us to schedule a tour or learn more about our toddler program and how it can benefit your child.