Semi-structured schedules. Open-ended learning
Children this age crave both rhythm and freedom. Our classrooms balance consistency with creativity, helping toddlers feel secure enough to take bold steps into the unknown. .
Through guided routines and open-ended play, they learn how to focus, collaborate, and make sense of their world.
- Predictable structure that fosters confidence
- Play centers that encourage independent choice
- Safe spaces to explore, question, and test ideas
- Supportive teachers who turn “Why?” into “Let’s find out!”
Sensory Centers
Textured bins, water play, and painting aren’t just fun; they’re science, art, and math in motion. Each sensory experience develops fine-motor control, critical thinking, and language as children describe what they see, feel, and create.
Circle times with friends
Small-group stories, music, and movement teach children how to listen, share, and express ideas. Circle time becomes their first experience with community, where confidence grows through connection.
Free play
Imaginative play builds self-direction and problem-solving. Whether constructing towers, role-playing, or experimenting with new toys, toddlers learn cause and effect and begin to understand teamwork.
Field trips, a-go!
When children explore beyond the classroom, to parks, libraries, or child friendly museums, they see that learning exists everywhere. Each trip nurtures curiosity, confidence, and social awareness.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Consistent Routines. Expanding Horizons.
Our days blend movement, music, stories, and exploration. Within this rhythm, children learn focus, adaptability, and joy in discovery — the core traits of future learners and leaders.
Early Literacy & Language Growth
Through storytelling, songs, and conversation, toddlers expand vocabulary, strengthen memory, and learn how to share ideas. These are the roots of communication, empathy, and critical thinking.
Early Math & Pattern Recognition
Counting toys, sorting colors, and comparing shapes teach logic andsequencing. By recognizing patterns, children lay the groundwork for problem-solving and future STEM learning.
Creative Arts & Expression
Painting, dancing, and dramatic play allow children to turn imagination into expression. These experiences boost confidence, emotional understanding, and innovative thinking; skills that last far beyond the classroom.
Music & Movement
Rhythm games improve coordination, attention, and listening. Moving to music helps children regulate energy and emotion while connecting with others through shared rhythm.
Science & Discovery Play
Pouring water, mixing colors, and watching things float or sink spark scientific thinking. Hands-on experiments teach observation, prediction, and perseverance — the mindset of a lifelong learner.
Social Play & Cooperation
Working together builds patience and self-awareness. Through guided play, children learn to negotiate, share, and celebrate others’ successes; essential foundations for teamwork and leadership later in life.
ALWAYS INCLUDED
Playto Prodigies®
Our optional enrichment programs extend curiosity into music, STEM, and early reading. Each course deepens focus and creativity, turning interest into inspiration. [Learn More →]
We can’t wait to meet you
Schedule a visit and see how Young Explorers transforms everyday play into the skills that shape tomorrow — curiosity, confidence, and connection.