An educator and two toddlers exploring a shape puzzle together at Secret Heart Academy
Secret Heart Academy
Ages 24 months – 3 years

Toddler Program

A stimulating, carefully-planned environment where curious toddlers (24 months – 3 years) build language, independence, and early learning skills.

Language Growth Fine Motor Skills Social Confidence Guided Learning
Program at a Glance
Ages
24 months – 3 years
Hours
Mon–Fri · 7am–6pm
Schedule
Full & part-time
Locations
Predictable daily routines & group snacks
Toilet learning in partnership with families
Daily photo & note updates for parents
Inside the Program

Structure and discovery for busy toddlers

Predictable routines and guided, hands-on activities give curious toddlers the security to explore, build language, and grow their independence.

Toddler learning letters with colorful stickers
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Building Confidence Every Day

The toddler years are filled with curiosity, movement, and rapid development. Our Toddler Program provides a safe, structured environment where children are encouraged to explore, make choices, and develop confidence while knowing they are supported every step of the way.Our educators have built a structured program rich in sensory experiences and guided activities, with predictable routines that give toddlers the security to explore, test limits, and grow their independence.

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Learning Through Purposeful Experiences

Our education-based, whole-child curriculum introduces toddlers to early literacy, numeracy, language, science, creative arts, and practical life skills through hands-on, age-appropriate activities. Every experience is designed to spark curiosity while building a strong foundation for future learning.Vocabulary and early literacy, counting and shapes, sharing and turn-taking, self-help skills like feeding and toileting, and the confidence to try things on their own.

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Discovering the World Around Them

Toddlers learn best by doing. Through guided play, sensory exploration, dramatic play, music, movement, outdoor learning, and collaborative activities, children strengthen communication, problem-solving, creativity, and social-emotional skills while developing greater independence and self-confidence.Through hands-on sensory development, movement, art, and small-group activities that channel toddler energy into focused, joyful learning.

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Caring Educators Who Understand Toddlers

Our qualified educators recognize that every toddler develops at their own pace. They provide patient guidance, positive encouragement, and consistent routines that help children navigate new experiences, build friendships, express emotions, and develop essential life skills in a supportive environment.Experienced educators who know each child by name guide the day with patience, warmth, and consistent, gentle expectations.

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Preparing for the Next Stage

As children grow, we encourage increasing independence through self-help skills, classroom responsibilities, communication, and daily routines. Combined with regular family communication and individualized support, our Toddler Program helps children develop the confidence, resilience, and school-readiness skills needed for the next stage of their educational journey.Music and movement, messy art, water and sand play, and daily outdoor adventures that build coordination and curiosity.

Curiosity, Confidence & Independence

Active learners exploring their world

Our Toddler Program is designed for active young learners beginning to explore the world with greater curiosity and independence. These years are filled with movement, discovery, communication, and rapidly emerging skills.

Educators create a welcoming, stimulating space where children explore their interests, try new things, make choices, and build confidence at their own pace. Through a balance of structured learning, child-led exploration, active play, and nurturing care, toddlers develop the foundations they need for pre-kindergarten and beyond.

Three toddlers exploring animals and cups together at a water sensory table

Learning through meaningful experiences

Toddlers learn best when actively involved. With crayons, paint, water, sand, dough, blocks, books, puzzles, music, and sensory materials, children touch, move, create, and experiment, strengthening coordination, concentration, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.

Three toddlers finger painting with bright colours at a table

Building early academic foundations

Early learning is introduced naturally through play, conversation, music, and stories, letters and sounds, numbers and counting, colours, shapes, patterns, sorting, and matching, so children recognize concepts and ask questions through hands-on discovery, never rote memorization.

Toddlers engaged in collaborative play and communication while creating together

Language & communication

Educators speak, read, sing, and converse with children all day to build vocabulary. Toddlers are encouraged to express needs, feelings, and ideas through words, gestures, and creative expression, becoming confident communicators through stories, songs, and everyday interactions.

A toddler developing independence and self-help skills through sensory exploration outdoors

Independence & self-help skills

Eager to do things themselves, toddlers practise handwashing, self-feeding, cleaning up, putting away belongings, making choices, following routines, and beginning toilet-learning when ready, helping them feel capable, responsible, and proud.

Friendships, movement & belonging

Childcare offers many toddlers their first friendships. Educators gently guide sharing, turn-taking, and managing big feelings, while daily indoor and outdoor movement, running, climbing, dancing, building, strengthens balance, coordination, and physical confidence.

Consistent routines & family partnership

A predictable yet flexible daily rhythm helps toddlers feel secure. We keep parents informed about routines, meals, rest, mood, and progress, and welcome updates from home, so each child's experience is consistent and their next step toward pre-kindergarten feels confident and positive.

A Day in the Program

A full, balanced toddler day

7:00–9:00
Warm Welcome
Gentle arrivals and calm exploration.
9:00–9:30
Circle & Story
Songs and stories to start the day.
9:30–10:45
Guided Learning
Activities focused on literacy and discovery.
10:45–11:30
Outdoor Play
Fresh air and active play outside.
11:30–12:30
Lunch
Family-style meal and healthy habits.
12:30–2:30
Rest & Quiet
Nap time to recharge.
2:30–4:00
Creative Time
Art and hands-on projects.
4:00–6:00
Pick-Up
Warm connection with families.
What Comes Next

Moving up to Junior Kindergarten 3–4

Around age three, toddlers are ready for longer group experiences and more guided learning. We plan the move to our Junior Kindergarten 3–4 Program together, with familiar educators, short visits to the new room, and your child’s readiness setting the pace.

Explore Junior Kindergarten 3–4
More structured learning
Small-group activities and early literacy and numeracy foundations.
Growing friendships
Cooperative play, sharing, and confidence in a bigger group.
A gentle, planned transition
Familiar faces, room visits, and support every step of the way.
Helpful Answers

Toddler Program Questions Parents Ask

Routines, independence, and how toddlers learn with us every day.

What ages are in the toddler room?+
Our toddler program is for children roughly 24 months to 3 years, grouped so routines, activities, and educator support match this active, curious stage.
How do you handle toddler behaviour?+
We use positive, consistent guidance, clear routines, calm redirection, and lots of encouragement, to help toddlers manage big feelings and build self-regulation.
How do you build independence?+
Toddlers practise everyday skills like handwashing, tidying up, self-feeding, and choosing activities, with educators supporting each step toward confident independence.
How is language supported?+
Educators narrate, read, sing, and ask questions throughout the day to grow vocabulary, communication, and early literacy in natural, guided moments.
Is there outdoor time every day?+
Yes. Daily outdoor movement supports gross-motor development, balance, and social connection, weather-appropriate, with safe, supervised active play.
How will I stay informed?+
You’ll receive daily updates, milestone notes, and photos, plus regular check-ins with your educator about your child’s growth.
Still have a question? Contact our team, we’re happy to help.