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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.