Toddler Care for 15 Months–2 Years
Discover engaging toddler care for children 15 months–2 years at The Learning Experience in Suwanee. Schedule a tour and help your child learn and grow.
Toddler Care for Children 15 Months–2 Years
A Confident Next Step for Busy Toddlers
Between 15 months and 2 years old, children are growing quickly in every direction. They are walking, climbing, pointing, talking, exploring, testing boundaries, making choices, and discovering that they can do more on their own each day.
At he Learning Experience, our Toddler Care program is designed for children ages 15 months to 2 years who are ready for more movement, more exploration, more communication, and more opportunities to build early independence.
This is a big stage of development. Your child may be saying their first words, learning to use short phrases, practicing self-help skills, developing stronger opinions, and becoming more aware of other children. Our caring teachers help toddlers navigate those changes with patient guidance, consistent routines, purposeful play, and plenty of encouragement.
Located near GA-316 and Collins Hill Road, The Learning Experience proudly serves toddlers and families from Suwanee, Buford, Lawrenceville, and nearby Gwinnett County communities.
Toddler Learning Through Play and Purpose
Toddlers learn by doing. They learn when they move their bodies, touch new textures, hear new words, repeat favorite songs, stack blocks, imitate adults, look through books, try something again, and interact with the people around them.
At The Learning Experience, we create a classroom environment where active children can safely explore while developing important early skills. Teachers guide children through age-appropriate learning experiences that build language, physical coordination, social awareness, problem-solving, and confidence.
Rather than expecting toddlers to sit still for long periods, our program gives them structured opportunities to move, discover, create, and participate. Every day includes intentional routines and engaging activities that help children feel secure while introducing new ideas and skills.
Our Toddler Care program uses hands-on learning experiences aligned with The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P.® curriculum. L.E.A.P.® is designed to support children’s intellectual, social, and cognitive development through a balance of purposeful play, enrichment, academic foundations, and physical development.
What Toddlers Learn Each Day
A toddler’s learning can happen during circle time, outdoor play, mealtime, diapering or bathroom routines, music, storytime, art, and conversations with teachers. Even simple activities can help children build essential skills.
Your child may participate in experiences that support:
- Early vocabulary and communication
- Listening and responding to simple directions
- Movement, coordination, balance, and body awareness
- Fine-motor skills such as holding crayons, picking up small objects, and turning pages
- Early concepts including colors, shapes, numbers, and letters
- Music, rhythm, movement, and creative expression
- Sensory play and curiosity-driven exploration
- Social skills such as taking turns and playing near peers
- Daily routines that encourage early independence
- Emotional expression and positive behavior guidance
The Learning Experience’s toddler program describes this age as a period of safe, curiosity-driven exploration that builds emerging language and motor skills.
Growing Language and Communication Skills
Many toddlers between 15 months and 2 years are learning new words at a remarkable pace. They may communicate with sounds, gestures, pointing, facial expressions, single words, or short phrases. Their ability to understand language often grows even faster than their ability to speak it.
Our teachers support language development by talking with children throughout the day, naming objects, describing actions, singing songs, reading stories, and responding to each child’s attempts to communicate.
For example, during a simple block activity, a teacher may say, “You found the blue block,” “Let’s build it taller,” or “Oh no—it fell down. Would you like to try again?” These short, responsive interactions expose toddlers to meaningful vocabulary while encouraging them to express ideas, needs, and emotions.
Language Experiences May Include
- Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement games
- Board books and interactive storytime
- Naming familiar objects, people, actions, and feelings
- Repeating and expanding on toddlers’ words
- Encouraging gestures, sounds, words, and simple phrases
- Practicing listening during short group activities
- Learning classroom words for routines and transitions
- Early exposure to sign language and visual communication supports
The Learning Experience includes language and literacy as a core part of its L.E.A.P.® curriculum, with interactive activities intended to build vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and early reading-related skills as children develop.
Building Independence With Encouragement
Toddlers want to participate. They may insist on holding the spoon, choosing a book, carrying a toy, putting away materials, washing hands, or attempting to do something without help. These “me do it” moments are an important part of development.
At The Learning Experience, teachers encourage early independence while remaining close by to guide, assist, and keep children safe. We do not expect toddlers to master every task immediately. Instead, we celebrate effort, offer choices that fit their age, and provide simple opportunities to practice.
These everyday routines help toddlers understand that they are capable members of their classroom community. They also help children prepare for the greater independence they will practice in the Twos program and beyond.
Movement, Motor Skills, and Active Play
Toddlers are built to move. They learn by walking, running, climbing, pushing, pulling, dancing, squatting, carrying, and exploring. Physical activity is not separate from learning—it is one of the ways toddlers develop coordination, confidence, body awareness, and problem-solving skills.
Our Toddler Care program includes safe, age-appropriate opportunities for children to be active throughout the day. Teachers plan movement experiences that support both gross-motor and fine-motor development.
Fine-Motor Development
Fine-motor skills involve the smaller muscles in children’s hands and fingers. These skills support everyday tasks and help lay groundwork for later writing, drawing, self-feeding, and dressing.
The Learning Experience describes toddler curriculum experiences as helping children strengthen fine- and gross-motor skills while participating in purposeful play and outdoor activities.
Social Skills and Emotional Growth
Toddlers are beginning to notice and interact more with the children around them. They may play beside a peer, offer a toy, imitate another child’s actions, or show frustration when they have to wait for something they want.
These are normal and important early social experiences. In our toddler classrooms, teachers help children learn the language and routines that support positive interactions.
Children are not expected to have perfect self-control at this age. Instead, they are guided through emotions and social situations with patience, consistency, and age-appropriate expectations.
Supporting Early Friendship Skills
Teachers help toddlers practice:
- Playing near and alongside other children
- Taking turns with support
- Waiting briefly for a toy or activity
- Using words, gestures, or signs to express needs
- Identifying simple emotions
- Practicing gentle hands and safe classroom behavior
- Participating in group songs, stories, and routines
- Recovering from disappointment with caring adult guidance
For example, if two children both want the same truck, a teacher may calmly name what is happening, validate the child’s feelings, and offer a simple next step: “You both want the truck. It is Maya’s turn right now. Let’s find another truck, then you can have a turn.”
These moments help toddlers begin learning that feelings are manageable, needs can be communicated, and teachers can help them solve problems.
Supporting Early Friendship Skills
Toddlers are naturally creative. They enjoy making sounds, moving to music, pretending, experimenting with materials, and repeating activities that capture their attention. Our program gives children opportunities to explore creatively without requiring a “perfect” finished product.
Art, music, dramatic play, sensory activities, and hands-on discovery allow toddlers to engage with new materials and ideas in ways that feel exciting and meaningful.
The Learning Experience identifies music, movement, dramatic play, outdoor time, and introductions to early concepts such as numbers, colors, and shapes as components of toddler learning.
A Routine That Helps Toddlers Thrive
Toddlers benefit from knowing what comes next. A predictable daily rhythm can make transitions easier while helping children feel more confident in the classroom.
Although schedules may vary by classroom and center, a toddler day often includes a blend of arrival routines, active play, small-group or teacher-guided experiences, meals or snacks, rest time, outdoor time, creative activities, and opportunities for individual care.
A thoughtful routine gives toddlers the structure they need without taking away the freedom to explore. Children can learn when it is time to play, listen, eat, rest, clean up, and transition—important early skills that support confidence now and school readiness later.
Families should speak directly with the Little Innovators team during a tour for current classroom schedules, meal details, nap routines, and daily communication practices.
Toddler Care Near Suwanee, GA
The Learning Experience provides a convenient Toddler Care option for families seeking high-quality early education near Suwanee, GA. Our location near GA-316 and Collins Hill Road is accessible for families traveling from:
- Suwanee
- Buford
- Lawrenceville
- Sugar Hill
- Duluth
- Dacula
- Nearby Gwinnett County neighborhoods
We understand that choosing a toddler program involves more than comparing schedules. Parents want a school where their child will be safe, supported, encouraged, and excited to return each day.
A tour is the best way to see the classroom environment, meet our educators, ask questions about routines, and learn whether The Learning Experience is the right fit for your child and family.
Tuition, enrollment eligibility, classroom offerings, schedules, and availability are subject to change. Contact us directly for the most current program information.
FAQs
Questions parents often ask
What ages does the Toddler Care program serve?
The Learning Experience’ Toddler Care program is designed for children ages 15 months to 2 years. Classroom placement and transition timing may vary based on developmental readiness, classroom availability, center policies, and each child’s individual needs.
What do toddlers learn in your program?
Toddlers build early language, communication, movement, social, emotional, and independence skills through hands-on play and teacher-guided activities. Children may explore colors, shapes, numbers, music, stories, sensory materials, art, outdoor play, and early friendship skills throughout the day.
How do you help toddlers who are still learning to talk?
Our kindergarten program incorporates literacy, phonics, reading, writing, math, science, social studies, STEM, social-emotional development, wellness, and leadership experiences through The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P.® curriculum.
Will my child have time to move and play?
Yes. Movement and active play are important parts of toddler development. Children have age-appropriate opportunities for indoor movement, music and dance, outdoor play, gross-motor activities, and hands-on exploration that help build coordination, strength, and confidence.
How can I find out about tuition and enrollment?
Schedule a tour or call The Learning Experience at (470) 266-1111. Our team can provide the most current information about Toddler Care classroom availability, tuition, enrollment timing, registration requirements, schedules, and next steps.
Give Your Toddler Room to Learn, Play, and Grow
Your toddler is becoming more independent every day. They are discovering new words, new abilities, new interests, and new ways to connect with the world around them.
At The Learning Experience, we give children ages 15 months to 2 years a caring place to move, explore, communicate, create, and build confidence through meaningful early learning experiences.
Come meet our team, see our Toddler Care classroom, and discover how we can support your child’s next stage of growth.