What ages do you accept?

We provide childcare and educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten children.

What is STEAM education?

STEAM education integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Do you offer full-time childcare?

Yes, we offer full-time childcare programs designed to support working families.

How can I schedule a tour?

You can contact our team through our website or call our office to schedule a childcare center tour.

TODDLERS - Elmhurst Premier Childcare

toddler childcare

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, our Toddler Program is intentionally designed to support one of the most important stages of early childhood development — a time filled with rapid growth, language development, curiosity, movement, independence, and exploration.

Our boutique toddler classrooms provide a safe, structured, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to confidently explore the world around them through hands-on learning, meaningful relationships, and developmentally appropriate experiences.

Building Independence & Confidence

The toddler years are a critical time for developing confidence, communication skills, emotional regulation, and independence.

Our educators and our toddler childcare program helps toddlers build:
• language and communication skills
• social interaction and peer relationships
• self-help and independence skills
• emotional regulation and confidence
• problem-solving abilities
• curiosity and creativity
• early routines and classroom structure

We believe toddlers thrive in environments that provide both nurturing support and gentle structure while encouraging exploration, movement, and learning through play.

Hands-On STEAM Learning for Toddlers

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, our toddler classrooms incorporate hands-on STEAM learning experiences designed specifically for young learners.

Children participate in:
• sensory exploration
• music and movement
• science discovery activities
• art and creativity
• language-rich interaction
• dramatic play
• fine and gross motor development
• early math and problem-solving experiences

Our classrooms encourage children to ask questions, explore materials, build confidence, and actively engage in meaningful learning experiences each day.

our toddler childcare makes a difference

We believe children deserve educators who understand child development, emotional growth, classroom structure, and intentional early learning practices.

Our teachers are required to come to us with childcare experience along with either:
• a degree in early childhood education or a related field
OR
• a commitment to obtaining professional early childhood certification through a CDA or CCP credential program.

Our educators intentionally create calm, low-chaos classroom environments focused on positive relationships, active supervision, communication, consistency, and meaningful learning experiences.

Strong Parent Communication

We understand how important communication is during the toddler years.

Families receive daily updates through our secure parent communication app, including:
• meals and snacks
• naps
• diapering and potty-training updates
• classroom activities
• photos and learning moments
• important communication and reminders

We strive to create strong partnerships with families while helping toddlers feel secure, supported, and confident throughout their day.

Fresh Meals Prepared Daily

Elmhurst Premier Childcare proudly partners with ChildEats to provide fresh-made breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks daily.

Our menu focuses heavily on:
• organic and all-natural ingredients
• farm-to-table inspired meals whenever possible
• fresh daily preparation
• balanced nutrition and healthy eating habits
• organic milk served daily

We believe proper nutrition plays an important role in children’s growth, focus, development, and overall well-being.

more than traditional daycare

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, we believe toddlers deserve more than traditional toddler daycare.

Our boutique approach to early childhood education focuses on meaningful relationships, educated teachers, intentional learning, structured classrooms, and hands-on experiences that help children build confidence, independence, communication skills, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are proud to provide a nurturing, engaging environment where toddlers feel safe, supported, encouraged, and excited to learn each day. We believe our toddler program supports our vision and provides the highest quality of care.

early learning begins in infancy

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, our we understand there is nothing more important than trusting someone with your baby. Our Infant Program is intentionally designed to provide a safe, nurturing, structured, and developmentally appropriate environment where infants receive individualized attention, meaningful interaction, and loving care throughout the day.

As a boutique childcare program in Elmhurst, IL, we focus heavily on creating calm, relationship-driven classrooms where infants feel emotionally secure, supported, comforted, and encouraged to explore the world around them through responsive caregiving and intentional early learning experiences.

Responsive Caregiving & Individualized Attention

We understand every infant has unique routines, developmental needs, and comfort preferences.

Our caregivers work closely with families to support:
• feeding schedules
• naps and sleep routines
• diapering and daily care
• developmental milestones
• transitions to solids
• emotional comfort and bonding
• individualized routines and communication

We believe strong parent partnerships and consistent communication are essential during the infant years.

Safety & Supervision First

Children’s safety in our infant program is our highest priority.

Our infant classrooms focus heavily on:
• active supervision
• safe sleep practices
• secure classroom environments
• cleanliness and sanitation
• low-chaos classroom environments
• responsive teacher interaction
• structured routines and consistency
• emotionally supportive caregiving

Our goal is to create a peaceful, nurturing environment where infants feel safe, secure, and cared for every day.

more than traditional daycare

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, we believe infant care should be intentional, nurturing, relationship-driven, and focused on the whole child.

Our boutique approach to early childhood education allows us to provide meaningful care, strong communication, educated teachers, structured environments, and hands-on early learning experiences that help infants build the foundation for lifelong growth, learning, and emotional security.

Heated Floors & Comfortable Environments

One of the unique features of Elmhurst Premier Childcare is our heated infant and toddler classroom flooring, designed to help create a warm, comfortable environment for floor play, tummy time, exploration, and movement during these important developmental stages.

We intentionally create classroom spaces that are clean, organized, calming, and developmentally appropriate for young learners.

Why the Infant Years Matter

The infant years are some of the most important stages of a child’s growth and development. During this time, children are rapidly developing emotionally, socially, cognitively, physically, and neurologically through everyday interactions, relationships, movement, communication, and exploration.

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, we believe learning begins at birth.

The earliest experiences children have help shape:
• emotional security and attachment
• communication and language development
• confidence and self-awareness
• sensory and motor development
• social connection and trust
• curiosity and exploration
• brain development and early learning foundations

Infants learn through responsive caregiving, meaningful interactions, nurturing relationships, movement, sensory experiences, and consistent routines. Loving, attentive educators help children feel safe, comforted, supported, and confident as they begin exploring the world around them.

Our classrooms are intentionally designed to provide calm, structured, low-chaos environments where infants can safely grow, explore, and develop through individualized care and developmentally appropriate experiences.

We understand the trust families place in us during these important years, and we are committed to providing an infant program that is a nurturing, emotionally responsive environment where children feel secure, valued, and genuinely cared for each day.

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, we believe the foundation built during infancy plays an important role in helping children develop confidence, resilience, relationships, and a lifelong love of learning.