Toddlers & Two's
Nurturing Early Growth with Structure & Play for Ages 15 Months -35 Months
At Little Tykes, we give working families peace of mind by offering a warm, safe, and consistent environment where toddlers can grow, explore, and feel supported. Our experienced caregivers understand this age is full of big feelings, fast development, and first milestones — and we meet each child with patience, encouragement, and a proven daily rhythm that builds trust.
More Than Daycare - Supportive, Full-Day Programs
- Full-day hours: 7:00am–5:45pm, ideal for working families
- Primary caregiver model builds trust and emotional security
- Learning through structured play that builds motor, language & social-emotional skills
- Daily routines that promote confidence, independence, and self-regulation
- We support early intervention — outside therapists (for speech, OT, etc.) can visit for one-on-one sessions, scheduled around our classroom routine.
- Potty training support included in our Pre-K2 program
- Real-time updates and easy communication with staff
Growing Curious Minds Through Play, Language & Connection
For Toddlers and Two’s, everything is new — and every moment is a chance to learn. Our curriculum builds early learning foundations through intentional play, nurturing routines, and hands-on activities. With a strong focus on language, motor skills, and social-emotional growth, we help children begin to understand themselves and the world around them — all in a safe, loving environment.
- Early language development through songs, stories, and one-on-one conversations
- Problem-solving and creativity through guided play and exploration
- Social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, and naming feelings
- Gross and fine motor skill development with indoor & outdoor play
- Early cognitive skills — patterns, cause-and-effect, and simple choices
Frequently Asked
Our Toddlers & Twos Program is designed for children approximately 1 to 3 years old, with classroom placement based on developmental readiness, mobility, communication skills, and overall classroom fit.
Little Tykes offers full-day care Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM to support working families with reliable and consistent childcare coverage.
Yes. Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care Center is a licensed childcare center in New Jersey and has proudly served local families in Lodi since 1996.
Safety is a top priority in our Toddlers & Twos Program. Our classrooms are designed for active early learners with age-appropriate supervision, secure classroom procedures, daily sanitation routines, and staff members who are CPR and First Aid trained.
Our program focuses on early social, emotional, language, and cognitive development through hands-on activities, structured play, music, movement, sensory exploration, and age-appropriate learning experiences designed to encourage curiosity and independence.
Little Tykes incorporates developmentally appropriate learning experiences inspired by Creative Curriculum principles to help children build foundational skills through play, exploration, routine, and teacher-guided activities.
Yes. Toddlers and two’s follow a consistent daily routine that includes learning activities, meals, naps, outdoor play, music and movement, social interaction, and structured transitions throughout the day to help create comfort and predictability.
We understand that transitioning into a new environment can take time. Our caregivers work closely with families to help children feel comfortable through consistent routines, nurturing teacher relationships, positive reinforcement, and open communication throughout the adjustment period.
Yes. Families receive updates through our parent communication app, including photos, classroom activities, meals, naps, diapering or potty updates, and important daily information to help parents stay connected.
Yes. For children showing signs of readiness, we work together with families to help support potty training in a positive, encouraging, and developmentally appropriate manner.
Why Families Recommend Little Tykes
Real words from real families who trust us every day.
See why Lodi families have trusted Little Tykes since 1996. Book a visit today to explore our Toddler & Two’s programs and meet our caring staff