(~12 – 24 months)
Investigators Program: Toddlers
Where every idea becomes a new adventure in learning.
Program Overview
Learning through wonder and routine.
Your toddler is meant to explore, take apart, put together, and question everything around them, and that’s exactly what our Investigators Program is designed for.
Toddlers are natural learners and eager to understand how the world works. Our classrooms nurture that curiosity through hands-on play, guided activities, and supportive relationships that help each child learn at their own pace.
The Emergent Curriculum Approach
Every Investigator classroom uses an emergent curriculum model, where teachers follow children’s interests to guide learning. When toddlers show interest in colors, bugs, blocks, or water play, teachers plan meaningful experiences that encourage investigation and discovery.
This flexible approach ensures every day is filled with purposeful play that supports each child’s development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical.
Daily Highlights
Each day includes:
- Sensory exploration with textures, sounds, and materials that spark creativity.
- Music and movement that build coordination and rhythm.
- Storytime and conversation to expand vocabulary and comprehension.
- Hands-on art and building to strengthen fine motor skills.
- Outdoor play for gross motor development, balance, and social interaction.
Program Goals for Your Child
Supporting social leaps and emotional firsts.
Through guided play and nurturing routines, your child will learn to express feelings, interact with peers, and experience new ideas safely and enthusiastically.
Build Independence
Practice self-help skills like feeding, dressing, and cleanup with gentle guidance.
Develop Language & Communication
Use songs, stories, and daily conversations to expand vocabulary and early literacy skills.
Strengthen Social-Emotional Skills
Learn empathy, sharing, and cooperation through small-group play and caring teachers.
Enhance Physical Development
Strengthen coordination and balance through climbing, running, and sensory exploration.
Encourage Curiosity & Problem-Solving
Support imagination and creativity through open-ended materials and discovery.
Partner with Families
Celebrate every new milestone together through daily updates and communication.
Age
2
By two years old, many Investigators are walking, climbing, using simple words, stacking blocks, and showing autonomy, all while developing a love of learning.
Classroom Environment & Safety
A safe, stimulating space designed for fun and belonging.
Every Investigator classroom is designed to meet toddlers where they are, whether they’re on the move or eager to touch, build, or observe. Spaces are bright, organized, and filled with materials that inspire engagement and focus.
Comfort & Care
Nap Area
Individual cots or mats for restful sleep, checked frequently and spaced for comfort.
Quiet & Cozy Corner
Soft rugs, infant-safe books, and gentle toys invite calm activity through storytime and cuddles.
Active Play Area
Safe indoor space with climbing structures, balls, and push toys for active movement.
Art & Creative Area
Easy-to-clean tables and easels where toddlers can paint, color, and create.
Dramatic Play Area
Child-sized furniture, pretend food, and dress-up props to inspire imagination.
Eating Area
Toddler-sized tables and chairs for family-style meals that build independence and manners.
Personal Belongings
Photos and labeled spaces to give each child a sense of ownership and belonging.
Health & Safety
Clean & Organized Spaces
Sanitized daily with clear separation for play, eating, and diapering.
Changing & Bathroom Area
Safe, disinfected stations with labeled supplies and attentive teacher interaction.
Secure Environment
All classrooms meet licensing and safety standards with close supervision.
CPR & First Aid Certified Teachers
Every teacher is trained in emergency preparedness and universal precautions.
Daily Health Checks
Teachers monitor each child’s well-being and maintain open communication with families.
Peace of Mind
Our teachers maintain ongoing communication with families and daily health checks to ensure every child’s well-being.
Sample Schedule
Consistent routines that build comfort and confidence.
While each classroom adapts to children’s needs, the daily rhythm helps toddlers feel secure and supported. This sample schedule offers a glimpse into what a typical day might look like in our toddler program.
Family Partnership
Together, we nurture their next stage of discovery.
We know that entrusting your toddler to someone else’s care is a big step. That’s why partnership and communication are at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll receive:
Transition Support: We partner with you to make the transition into care as smooth and comforting as possible for both you and your little one, learning your baby’s routines and preferences before their first day.
Daily digital updates and photos through LineLeader: Stay connected to your baby’s day with real-time updates, photos, and activity logs.
Consistent teacher communication during drop-off and pick-up: Open dialogue during drop-off and pick-up builds ongoing trust.
Cuties Care program: An optional convenient diaper and wipe service for $10/week is available at select locations, so you can cross one more thing off your list.
Signature Programs
Inspiring learning through play and imagination.
Our Signature Programs are embedded in our daily curriculum. They diversify learning with creative, science, movement, and literacy experiences designed to tap into toddlers’ active and inquisitive energy.
Artist of The Month
Spotlighting a visual artist, toddlers experience color, shape, and texture through open-ended art that sparks imagination.
Author of The Month
Through simple stories and colorful books, toddlers begin to recognize pictures, repeat familiar words, and develop a love for reading.
Word Wonders
Children learn language through songs, rhymes, and stories. They point to pictures, repeat sounds, and begin to use words to express themselves.
STEM
Toddlers explore early science and math concepts through hands-on play, such as stacking, pouring, sorting, and building, as they learn how things connect, balance, and move.
Mighty Movers
Build strength, balance, and coordination through active play (e.g., climbing, dancing, and moving in new ways) that supports healthy habits and confidence.
Caring Connections
Through gentle routines and social play, toddlers learn to name feelings, take turns, and show kindness, building the emotional awareness that supports strong relationships.
Enrichment Activities
Little extras that make a big impact.
Many locations offer optional extracurricular enrichment activities outside of the regular program schedule, such as soccer, dance, and swimming. These experiences build coordination, focus, and confidence.
Availability varies by location and age.
View LocationsDedication to Teacher Quality
Caring teachers, lasting trust.
Our preschool teachers are skilled early childhood professionals who pair expertise with genuine care. Each one participates in ongoing training focused on early learning best practices, classroom safety, and our child-centered Creative Playrooms philosophy.
We invest in our teachers because skilled teachers shape strong students.
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Learning Milestones
Shining a light on rising independence.
The toddler years are a time of incredible growth when every day brings a new “first.” Our teachers observe, document, and celebrate each moment, guiding your child’s development through hands-on activities and encouragement. New skills are shared with you through photos, notes, and stories that connect you to your child’s development each day.
Come Visit Us
See the Investigator classroom in action.
Schedule a tour today and experience the energy, warmth, and excitement that make our toddler classrooms come alive.
Schedule a TourHear From Our Families
“The teachers here are amazing! My daughter is learning so much and she is always excited to be here. I strongly recommend Creative Playrooms for your little ones.”
– Bre Renee
“I could not ask for a more family-oriented and professional multicultural staff than what I was blessed to have my child with.This is the best possible place you could send your kid!”
– Dariell H.
“My daughter has been there since she was 8 months old. She has had the best teachers and experience. She has learned so much!”
– Patrick