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Discovering Me
For 13 to 24 months
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Preparing Your Toddler Through Active Learning
Our Discovering Me program at Kiddie Academy[ofACADEMY] is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.
Explore Our Toddler Curriculum
Cognitive Development
Language & Communication
Social & Emotional Growth
Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Character Essentials®
Music & More
Learn On®
Explore Our Toddler Curriculum
Cognitive Development
Cognitive Development
Broadening Your Toddler's Understanding of Their World
Every moment with your toddler is a teachable moment at Kiddie Academy. Our educators help your toddler make connections between the language and motor skills necessary for completing tasks and responding to their environment.
Key Focus Areas
- Identifying and sorting objects
- Following one-step directions
- Developing spatial awareness
- Exploring objects for cause and effect
- Making choices between two objects
Language & Communication
Language & Communication
Advancing Verbal Skills
Life Essentials assists toddlers in transitioning from nonverbal to verbal expression through a process, starting with baby sign language communication, then to conversation modeling, and ultimately, verbal communication with their teachers and peers.
Key Focus Areas
- Repeating words and phrases
- Answering questions
- Naming and identifying items
- Communicating with peers
- Introduction to literacy
- Increasing vocabulary
Social & Emotional Growth
Social & Emotional Growth
Understanding Their Emotions
Toddlers have a natural inclination to explore their world and learn new things. At Kiddie Academy, we guide children in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment which allows toddlers to understand their emotions in a healthy and productive way.
Key Focus Areas
- Imitating actions
- Developing pride in accomplishments
- Forming relationships
- Developing calming and coping skills
- Forming independence of thought and critical thinking
Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Developing Coordination and Balance
At this stage, your toddler is extremely active. Our educators guide them through activities that keep them moving and help them refine their motor skills in a safe environment.
Key Focus Areas
- Learning to use utensils
- Walking independently
- Exploring age-appropriate playground equipment
- Manipulating simple classroom tools
- Increasing balance and strength
- Developing large muscle control
Character Essentials®
Character Essentials®
Creating Character Moments
Our proprietary Character Essentials curriculum incorporates everyday themes that help children better understand themselves and the world around them. Themes include sharing, friendship, and caring for others. Character development activities are individualized to each child.
Key Focus Areas
- Development of manners
- Social and emotional support
- Developing self-help skills
- Self-regulation
- Seeking adult approval
Music & More
Music & More
Learning 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 and More program.
Key Focus Areas
- Listening to music
- Exploring instruments
- Understanding rhythm and tempo through dance
- Joining in with songs and rhymes
- Intentionally creating musical sounds
Learn On®
Learn On®
Learning Beyond the Classroom
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 Toddler Child Care Program
From drop-off to pickup, we make every moment a learning moment for your toddler.
Good morning!
Puzzle making
Let’s use our curiosity to become creative problem solvers!
Exploring the world around us
Nutritious family-style dining
Nap time…Zzzzz
Let’s play outside! On our playground, we have lots of equipment we can climb and play on to help develop our strength and balance.
Let’s grow!
What a day!
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Toddler 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 you to be consistent with your toilet training routine at home.
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109 South Washington Avenue
Park Ridge, IL60068
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