16 – 33 Months

Our Toddler Program

The toddler years are filled with curiosity, confidence, and a growing desire for independence. At Creative Kids Academy, our Toddler Program provides a safe, engaging environment where children are encouraged to explore, make choices, solve problems, build friendships, and develop new skills through purposeful play. Every day, children build the confidence, curiosity, and independence that prepare them for the exciting learning experiences ahead in Preschool.

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How Your Child Learns & Grows

Physical Development

Toddlers are constantly on the move! Our teachers provide opportunities to build strength, coordination, and independence through activities such as:

  • Running, climbing, jumping, balancing, and dancing
  • Throwing, catching, and kicking balls
  • Puzzles, drawing, stringing beads, and other hand-eye coordination activities

Cognitive & Language Development

Toddlers are eager to ask questions, make discoveries, and communicate their ideas. Our teachers nurture language, curiosity, and early problem-solving through engaging, play-based experiences, including:

  • Daily stories, songs, fingerplays, and meaningful conversations
  • Matching games, sorting, counting, and puzzles
  • Exploring colors, shapes, themes, and early learning concepts

Creativity & Exploration

Children learn best when they can create, imagine, and experiment. We encourage self-expression through:

  • Art, painting, cutting, and creative projects
  • Dramatic play and imaginative storytelling
  • Music and movement
  • Sensory exploration
  • Open-ended activities that inspire creativity and problem-solving

Social & Emotional Development

As toddlers become more independent, they also begin developing important social skills and learning how to navigate big emotions. Our teachers foster these skills by:

  • Building confidence and self-esteem through positive guidance and encouragement
  • Helping children recognize and express their emotions
  • Encouraging kindness, cooperation, sharing, and taking turns
  • Supporting independence by offering age-appropriate choices and self-help opportunities

💃 Enrichment Begins Here

One of the exciting milestones of our Toddler Program is the introduction of enrichment experiences. Toddlers participate in dance classes that encourage creativity, movement, confidence, and self-expression — all included as part of your tuition. Learn more about our enrichment programs here.

A Peek Inside

Everyday Moments from our Toddler Classrooms

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Staying Connected Throughout the Day

Your toddler is learning something new every day, and we love sharing those moments with you. Through the Procare app, families receive real-time updates on meals, naps, activities, photos, and the exciting discoveries and accomplishments that make each day meaningful. Strong communication helps us partner with families to celebrate every milestone together.

What Parents Love About Our Toddler Program

Big shout-out to the toddler teachers, who are extremely amazing. It’s rare for me to feel comfortable leaving my child, knowing they’re so well cared for.

— Kassandra H., CKA Anoka Parent

Our child loves his teachers! We’ve seen large improvements in fine motor, gross motor, speech, and signing.

— Becky, CKA Centerville Parent

When I drop my child off, I don’t worry at all — I trust that he’s well cared for. He’s more resilient and confident, and I’ve loved seeing him make connections with his friends at CKA.

— Katie, CKA Coon Rapids Parent

CKA cares so much about kids and makes a big effort to keep them highly engaged. I love all of the enrichment activities, creative learning, and FUN. My son has learned so much since starting.

— Kelley, CKA Orono Parent

Come See Our Toddler Program in Action

The toddler years are an exciting time of growth, exploration, and discovery. Schedule a tour today to meet our teachers, explore our classrooms, and see our Toddler Program in action.

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