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Exploring My World

For 2-Year-Olds

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Encouraging Your Child to Discover and Create

The Exploring My World program at Kiddie Academy[ofACADEMY] nurtures your child's growing individuality through days filled with interactive learning and group activities. Kiddie Academy provides a safe, supportive environment for your 2-year-old to explore, experiment, imagine, and interact with their peers and educators.

Explore Our Early Preschool Curriculum

Cognitive Development

Language & Communication

Social & Emotional Growth

Gross & Fine Motor Skills

Character Essentials®

Music & More

Learn On®

Explore Our Early Preschool Curriculum

Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development

Learning How the World Works

Children never stop learning. Throughout the day, our educators encourage your 2-year-old to explore their environment, investigate how things relate to one another, and hone their critical thinking skills.

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Key Focus Areas

  • Using one-to-one correspondence
  • Recognizing simple patterns
  • Gaining information through observation and exploration
  • Recognizing differences and similarities
  • Sequencing time and events
  • Using problem solving skills

Language & Communication

Language & Communication

Building Vocabulary and Communication Skills

Children’s language abilities affect many aspects of learning and development. Our educators create opportunities for your 2-year-old to be immersed in language and literacy through literary-rich experiences.

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Key Focus Areas

  • Using simple sentences
  • Correlating printed words with objects
  • Demonstrating book handling skills
  • Following two step instructions
  • Expanding vocabulary in everyday speech

Social & Emotional Growth

Social & Emotional Growth

Providing a Patient, Supportive Environment

Our educators help children build their independence and learn to manage their emotions when interacting with others. Your child will participate in activities designed to help them understand trust, empathy, and compassion.

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Key Focus Areas

  • Demonstrating empathy and compassion
  • Increasing emotional regulation
  • Sharing preferences
  • Forming secure relationships
  • Recognizing self-awareness

Gross & Fine Motor Skills

Gross & Fine Motor Skills

Developing Coordination and Balance

With increased fine and gross motor skills, children become more independent and confident in themselves. Our educators guide your two-year-old through activities that incorporate large and small muscle groups.

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Key Focus Areas

  • Developing stamina for focused periods of play
  • Participating in advanced balance and complex movements
  • Increasing small muscle control
  • Demonstrating hand-eye coordination
  • Experimenting with writing materials

Character Essentials®

Character Essentials®

Character Is at Our Core

Our educators will guide your two-year-old through activities inspired by our Character Essentials curriculum that build upon positive character traits like gratitude, generosity, and patience.

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Key Focus Areas

  • Beginning to engage in cooperative play
  • Labeling emotions
  • Encouraging unique interests
  • Developing patience
  • Emerging identification of self

Music & More

Exploring Through Song and Movement

Research shows music improves cognitive development, learning skills, communication, and memory. Our age-appropriate curriculum develops your child’s language skills through song using our proprietary Music & More program.

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Key Focus Areas

  • Experimenting with sounds and rhythm
  • Playing instruments
  • Participating in dance and body movements
  • Learning lyrics

Learn On®

Learn On®

Learning Beyond the Classroom

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There is no end to learning, and there is potential in every moment, everywhere. We designed our Life Essentials curriculum with this in mind, giving you access to projects and activities that extend the learning from your child’s classroom to your home through our Academy Link® app.

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A Day In Our Early Preschool Child Care Program

Every moment is an opportunity to learn. Our Early Preschool Program utilizes fun and play to help prepare children for life.

Good morning!

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Gather around for story time!

We’re working on problem-solving by sorting objects and identifying patterns.

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Learning to feed myself

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Nap time…Zzzzz

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Let’s play outside! On our playground, we run, climb, jump, walk backwards, and throw and kick a ball.

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Hola! That’s Spanish for “hello!”

What a day!

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Early Preschool Child Care FAQs

What is your health and safety policy?

Each Kiddie Academy has secure entries, authorized pick-up procedures, cleaning protocols, and completed background checks for all staff. To keep children healthy, Kiddie Academy follows our Health Essentials℠ guidelines to uphold the highest level of health precautions and cleanliness.

What are your teacher qualifications and training requirements?

All Kiddie Academy educators must meet or exceed the state requirements for child care providers, including background clearance, education qualifications, and ongoing professional development.

Will you toilet train my child?

We will work with your toilet training routine at home.

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Learning for Every Age

Infant 6 weeks to 12 months

Toddler 13 to 24 months

Early Preschool2-Year-Olds

Preschool3-Year-Olds

Pre-Kindergarten4-Year-Olds

Kindergarten5-Year-Olds

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Summer Camp Ages 5 to 12

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Toddler 13 to 24 months
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Preschool3-Year-Olds
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Kindergarten5-Year-Olds
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FAQs

Should I start my 2 year old in preschool? ›

In reality, there is no exact age that all children should begin preschool. A lot is dependent on what works for your family and child; some families need the childcare and like the idea of their child being in a preschool setting early on.

What is the best age to start preschool? ›

Is your little one physically, emotionally, and socially ready for the classroom? Most preschools consider an appropriate preschool age to be around three to four years old, but this isn't a magic number for every child. Preschool readiness depends on a lot more than age.

Is my child ready for preschool? ›

To be ready for preschool, kids need to be able to express themselves in a way that an unfamiliar adult can understand. That doesn't mean your child needs to be speaking in full sentences. But kids do need to have an appropriate way of getting their feelings and needs across.

How many locations does Kiddie Academy have? ›

Find a Kiddie Academy® Child Care Near You

Find the most convenient of our 300+ locations near you.

Can I put my 2.5 year old in preschool? ›

Many preschools start accepting children as young as 2.5 years old. However, that doesn't mean that every two-and-a-half-year-old in the nation is actually ready for preschool. It's a big step in their little lives!

How do I get my 2 year old ready for preschool? ›

How to prepare your child for preschool
  1. Visit together. If you are able, plan to go to your child's new school together before their first day. ...
  2. Make new friends. ...
  3. Play school together at home. ...
  4. Turn getting-ready skills into a game. ...
  5. Share your experience. ...
  6. Create a new routine. ...
  7. Listen to your child. ...
  8. Have a good-bye plan.

Is 2.5 years too early for nursery? ›

What is the right age for preschool in India? The age for preschool typically falls between 2.5 and 3.5 years.

Is 3.5 too old for preschool? ›

Preschools usually accept kids between 2 and 5 years old. The best age to start is often 3 or 4. But, each preschool has its own rules, so it's good to ask them directly about their age requirements.

What is the best age to send a child to daycare? ›

While there's no right or wrong answer, most pediatricians recommend children attend daycare beginning around one year old.

Is it okay to not send your child to preschool? ›

Sure, you don't have to send your child to preschool, but there's no denying all the amazing opportunities preschool offers. Kids who don't go to preschool miss out on an environment that builds imagination, compassion, and social and cognitive skills.

Should you force a 3-year-old to go to preschool? ›

Are they showing signs of being ready to have a little more socialization? Do they love learning new things? Or are they just really loving getting out of the house? All of these are great reasons for wanting to go ahead and enroll, but don't force it just because everyone else is doing it!

How long does it take for a child to get used to preschool? ›

The period of adaptation usually lasts from two to four weeks depending on the age and temperament of the child. Some toddlers, however, can need up to 2 months to adjust to their new environment and to feel safe with the educator.

What company owns Kiddie Academy? ›

Family Owned

Founded in 1981, George and Pauline Miller combined their passion to create an educational child care brand that creates lasting memories. The Miller family continues to own and operate Kiddie Academy to this day.

Is Kiddie Academy a good franchise? ›

The Kiddie Academy brand is nationally recognized for quality educational child care and industry leading franchise support.

What is the slogan of Kiddie Academy? ›

Preparing Your Child for Life.

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