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.