Our Emerging Toddler Program (12–24 Months)
The Emerging Toddler Program is unique to Creative Kids Academy and was thoughtfully designed to bridge the important transition between infancy and toddlerhood. During this exciting stage, children experience incredible growth as they begin walking, communicating, exploring, and developing newfound independence. Through individualized support, hands-on exploration, and purposeful play, our teachers help each child grow at their own pace while building the confidence and skills for a successful transition into our Toddler Program.
How Your Child Learns & Grows
Physical Development
As children become more active and independent, our teachers provide opportunities to strengthen both gross and fine motor skills through movement and play, including:
- Walking, running, climbing, and balancing
- Rolling, throwing, and catching balls
- Scribbling, building, turning pages, and exploring art materials
- Practicing self-help skills that encourage growing independence
Cognitive & Language Development
Emerging toddlers are eager to explore, communicate, and make sense of the world around them. Our teachers nurture curiosity, language development, and early problem-solving through play-based experiences, including:
- Daily group time with stories, songs, books, fingerplays, and conversation, expanding language and vocabulary abilities
- Counting, sorting, matching, stacking, and simple puzzles
- Exploring colors, shapes, and early concepts
Creativity & Exploration
Children learn best when they can create, imagine, and explore. We encourage self-expression through:
- Art and painting
- Dramatic play and imaginative storytelling
- Music and movement
- Open-ended activities that encourage creativity and problem-solving
Social & Emotional Development
As children begin developing friendships and independence, our teachers help them build the social-emotional skills they’ll use throughout life by:
- Creating loving, trusting relationships where children feel safe and supported
- Helping children recognize and begin expressing their emotions
- Encouraging kindness, cooperation, sharing, and taking turns
- Building confidence through positive guidance and encouragement
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.
What Parents Love About Our Emerging Toddler Program
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 Creative Kids Academy locations, our Emerging Toddler Program offers children an individualized bridge between infancy and toddlerhood. We’d love to show you how our unique approach helps children build independence, develop new skills, and discover the joy of learning every day. Schedule a tour today to meet our teachers, explore our classrooms, and experience the Creative Kids Academy difference.
