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 at Ivy Prep’s toddler program — now enrolling in Staten Island, the Bronx, and Bayside.
SI NY (Hylan Blvd)
SI NY (Richmond Ave)
Toddler Programs for ages 18 months – 2 years old
Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic explorers—and at Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy, our toddler program supports that excitement with a structured, caring, and developmentally appropriate environment. For children ages 18 months to 2 years, each day is filled with hands-on learning, movement, early language experiences, and social development. Our teachers guide toddlers through new discoveries while building confidence, independence, and emerging skills.
Embracing the Developmental State of Your Toddler
Between 18 months and 2 years, toddlers use their senses to understand the world, test new abilities, and communicate in meaningful ways. At Ivy Prep, we embrace this important stage by creating an environment where your child feels encouraged to explore, try new things, and practice early problem-solving.
Our toddler program includes a variety of activities that promote hands-on learning, early language development, fine-motor skills, and emerging social interactions. Whether in a group or one-on-one with a teacher, toddlers are guided through daily routines with consistency and warmth. Teachers help children build independence by giving them opportunities to make choices, participate in classroom tasks, and express their ideas through movement, play, and early communication.
Throughout the day, teachers closely observe your toddler’s growth and tailor activities to support their individual learning style. You can feel confident knowing that as your toddler moves through the program, our team is monitoring each milestone and celebrating every new step along the way.
Curriculum Utilized in Learning Programs for Toddlers
At Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy, our toddler classrooms follow The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos and Nurture’s Everyday Moments™, two nationally respected early childhood learning frameworks. These curriculums focus on hands-on experiences, rich teacher-child interactions, and age-appropriate activities that help toddlers express emotions, build relationships, and gain confidence in their abilities.
We understand the importance of consistency for toddlers, and teachers work closely with families to support daily routines and developmental goals. The toddler program is intentionally designed to meet each child where they are, using careful observations to guide individualized learning.
Everyday activities give toddlers opportunities to explore materials, use their senses, engage in pretend play, develop self-help skills, and participate in early group experiences. Teachers incorporate language-rich interactions, movement-based activities, and problem-solving tasks to strengthen cognitive and motor development.
Our classrooms use research-based strategies tailored to the unique needs of toddlers, providing warmth, structure, and opportunities for independence. With nurturing caregivers, thoughtful curriculum planning, and developmentally appropriate expectations, Ivy Prep helps toddlers progress through important milestones between 12 and 24 months of age.
Taking Home New Discoveries
We know your toddler is learning and growing all throughout the day—and at Ivy Prep, we make sure families stay connected to these exciting moments. Teachers share updates about new skills, discoveries, and milestones, helping you celebrate each step of your toddler’s development.
Our toddler program encourages exploration and creativity, and you’ll notice your child using new words, practicing new skills, and showing growing independence at home. Every day brings meaningful learning experiences that strengthen confidence, curiosity, and early problem-solving.
Why Parents Choose Ivy Prep for Infant Care in NYC
Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy is one of New York City’s most trusted providers of infant care, serving families in Staten Island, the Bronx, and Bayside. We offer:
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Low teacher-to-infant ratios
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A nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment
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Daily communication with families
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Age-appropriate activities to support early brain development
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Highly trained and loving caregivers
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Clean, bright, modern infant classrooms
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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 our toddler program. Choosing Ivy Prep means choosing a caring, structured, and engaging early learning environment where your toddler can thrive.
Our toddler teachers guide children through essential early milestones and support their emerging independence, language skills, coordination, and emotional development. To learn more about our locations or begin the enrollment process, please contact us today.