Toddler Program
Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy Toddler Program – Trusted Toddler Care & Early Learning (18 Months–2 Years)
Enroll Your Child Into Early Learning Opportunities
Give your toddler a safe, nurturing start with Ivy Prep’s Toddler Program, designed to support early independence, language development, and confident learners — now enrolling in Staten Island, the Bronx, and Bayside.
SI NY (Hylan Blvd)
SI NY (Richmond Ave)
What Your Child Will Experience Each Day
Growing Independence Through Structured Routines
Toddlers thrive on consistency as they begin asserting independence. Our classrooms follow predictable daily routines that help children feel secure while learning to make simple choices, transition between activities, and build confidence in their abilities.
Language-Rich Interactions & Early Communication
Teachers engage toddlers in constant conversation through songs, stories, naming objects, and responsive dialogue. These interactions support vocabulary growth, listening skills, and early expressive language during a critical period of development.
Active Play & Motor Skill Development
Toddlers participate in daily movement experiences that support balance, coordination, climbing, walking, and fine-motor control. Activities are designed to channel energy safely while strengthening growing bodies and developing spatial awareness.
Social Learning & Emotional Development
Through guided group play and peer interaction, toddlers begin learning cooperation, empathy, and emotional expression. Teachers provide gentle guidance to help children navigate big feelings, practice sharing, and build positive relationships with trusted adults and peers.
Embracing the Developmental State of Your Toddler
Between 18 months and 2 years, toddlers experience rapid developmental growth as they use their senses, movement, and emerging language skills to understand the world around them. High-quality toddler care during this stage supports early problem-solving, communication, and independence. At Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy, our Toddler Program is designed to meet children where they are developmentally, encouraging exploration, curiosity, and confidence.
Our toddler classrooms provide hands-on learning experiences that promote early language development, fine- and gross-motor skills, and positive social interaction. Children follow consistent routines and participate in guided activities that help them practice independence, make choices, and engage meaningfully through play, movement, and early communication.
Throughout the day, teachers observe each toddler’s progress and adapt activities to support individual learning styles and developmental milestones, giving families confidence that cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth is being supported in a safe, nurturing early learning environment.
Curriculum Utilized in Learning Programs for Toddlers
At Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy, our Toddler Program follows The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos and Nurture’s Everyday Moments™, two nationally respected, research-based early childhood learning frameworks. These curriculums emphasize hands-on learning, meaningful teacher-child interactions, and age-_toggle appropriate activities that help toddlers express emotions, build relationships, and develop confidence.
Consistency is essential during the toddler years, and our teachers work closely with families to support daily routines and developmental goals. Using ongoing observation, educators tailor learning experiences to meet each child where they are, supporting individual growth and emerging independence.
Each day, toddlers participate in activities that encourage sensory exploration, pretend play, self-help skills, and early group experiences. Teachers incorporate language-rich interactions, movement-based learning, and simple problem-solving opportunities to support cognitive, social, and motor development.
Through thoughtful curriculum planning, responsive caregiving, and developmentally appropriate expectations, Ivy Prep provides a supportive early learning environment that helps toddlers progress through key milestones between 18 months and 2 years of age.
Taking Home New Discoveries
Toddlers are learning and growing throughout the day, and at Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy, we make sure families stay connected to those moments. Teachers share regular updates on new skills, discoveries, and developmental milestones so you can follow your child’s progress and celebrate each achievement.
As toddlers explore and gain confidence in the classroom, families often notice new words, emerging independence, and problem-solving skills at home. Through consistent communication and intentional early learning experiences, Ivy Prep supports growth that carries beyond the classroom and into everyday life.
Why Parents Choose Ivy Prep for Infant Care in NYC
Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy is a trusted provider of toddler care and early learning in New York City, serving families across Staten Island, the Bronx, and Bayside. Our Toddler Program supports growing independence while providing structure, safety, and intentional early learning.
- Low teacher-to-child ratios
- A nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment
- Daily communication with families
- Language-rich activities that support early development
- Highly trained and attentive caregivers
- Clean, bright, modern toddler classrooms
- Consistent routines that build confidence and independence
- Flexible scheduling options for working families
Ready to Enroll Your Toddler?
If your child is between 18 months and 2 years old, they may be eligible for enrollment in Ivy Prep’s Toddler Program. Choosing Ivy Prep means choosing a safe, nurturing early learning environment where toddlers are supported as they build independence, communication skills, and confidence.
Our toddler teachers guide children through key developmental milestones such as language growth, mobility, social interaction, and early problem-solving, while maintaining consistency with family routines. Each day is thoughtfully structured to balance exploration, learning, and responsive care that supports healthy development during this important stage.