12 – 24 Months

Our Emerging Toddler Program

The Emerging Toddler Program is unique to Creative Kids Academy, created for that exciting stage between infancy and toddlerhood. As children begin walking, talking, exploring, and discovering their independence, our teachers meet them right where they are with individualized support, hands-on play, and plenty of encouragement. It’s a space to grow at their own pace while building the confidence and skills for a happy transition into our Toddler Program.

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Our Approach

How Your Child Learns & Grows

Through everyday moments and hands-on play, we help your child grow at their own pace.

Physical Development

On the move, and proud of it.

  • Walking, running, climbing, and balancing
  • Rolling, throwing, and catching balls
  • Scribbling, building, and growing self-help skills

Cognitive & Language Development

Curious about everything.

  • Stories, songs, books, fingerplays, and lots of conversation
  • Counting, sorting, stacking, and simple puzzles
  • Exploring colors, shapes, and early concepts

Creativity & Exploration

Little hands. Big imaginations.

  • Art, painting, and messy hands
  • Dramatic play and imaginative storytelling
  • Music, movement, and open-ended play

Social & Emotional Development

Big feelings, gentle guidance.

  • Loving, trusting relationships that help children feel safe and secure
  • Naming and beginning to express big emotions
  • Practicing kindness, cooperation, sharing, and taking turns
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Everyday Moments from our Emerging Toddler Classrooms

Emerging toddlers on the playgroundChild exploring a sensory bottleEmerging toddlers gathered together during group timeYoung child enjoying a book
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Staying Connected Throughout the Day

The Emerging Toddler years are full of exciting milestones, and we love sharing those moments with you. Through the Procare app, families receive real-time updates throughout the day, including meals, diaper changes, naps, activities, photos, and the everyday accomplishments that make this stage so special. Strong communication helps families stay connected and celebrate every new discovery together.

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What Parents Love About Our Emerging Toddler Program

Our daughter just moved up to the emerging toddler room. We love how much she gets to go outside and how entertained she is! She is learning so much and loves her teachers!

— Melissa B., CKA Centerville

Their development since joining the emerging toddler program at 15 months is mind-blowing to watch. They’re more socialized and learning in leaps and bounds.

— CKA Centerville Family

Our child has developed so many positive attributes interacting with other children her age — including how to play kindly with others and trying to cheer them up when they feel sad.

— CKA Family

Our child has been a lot more open to doing new things and open to playing with new friends. He is much more curious and has more wonder.

— CKA Family

Come See Our Emerging Toddler Program in Action

Available at select CKA locations, our Emerging Toddler Program offers a gentle, individualized bridge between infancy and toddlerhood. Come meet our teachers, explore our classrooms, and get a feel for how we support your child through this exciting stage of growth and discovery.

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