twos program in elmhurst, il
At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, our Twos Program is intentionally designed to support one of the most exciting and important stages of early childhood development — a time when children are rapidly building independence, communication skills, confidence, curiosity, and emotional awareness.
Our boutique classroom environment provides the structure, guidance, nurturing support, and hands-on learning experiences children need as they begin exploring the world around them more independently.
Building Independence, Communication & Confidence
The twos years are filled with enormous developmental growth. Children are learning to communicate their thoughts and emotions, build peer relationships, follow routines, strengthen emotional regulation, and confidently explore their environment.
Our educators help children develop:
• communication and language skills
• social interaction and peer relationships
• self-help skills and independence
• emotional regulation and confidence
• classroom routines and transitions
• problem-solving and decision-making skills
We create calm, structured, low-chaos classroom environments where children feel emotionally secure, supported, and encouraged as they grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
hands on steam learning & inentional classrooms
At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, our Twos Program incorporates meaningful STEAM-focused learning experiences designed specifically for young learners.
Children participate in:
• sensory exploration
• science discovery activities
• art and creativity
• music and movement
• dramatic play
• early literacy and language experiences
• fine and gross motor development
• problem-solving and critical thinking opportunities
Through purposeful play and teacher-guided experiences, children are encouraged to ask questions, create, explore, communicate, and actively engage with the world around them.
We believe children thrive in environments that balance nurturing relationships with structure, consistency, positive guidance, and intentional early learning experiences.
educated teachers, organic and fresh nutrition & strong parent communication
At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, we believe children deserve knowledgeable 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.
Families receive daily updates through our secure parent communication app, including:
• meals and snacks
• naps and rest time
• diapering and potty-training updates
• classroom activities
• photos and learning moments
• important communication and reminders
Elmhurst Premier Childcare proudly partners with ChildEats to provide fresh-made breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks daily featuring:
• 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 strong communication, meaningful relationships, and proper nutrition all play an important role in children’s overall growth, development, confidence, and well-being.
more than traditional daycare
At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, we believe children deserve more than traditional daycare.
Our Twos Program is intentionally designed to provide meaningful relationships, educated teachers, structured classrooms, hands-on STEAM learning, and nurturing support that helps children build confidence, independence, communication skills, emotional security, and a lifelong love of learning.
We are proud to provide a boutique early childhood education experience where children feel safe, supported, encouraged, and excited to learn each day.
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.