Toddler Classroom

🚼Two’s Classroom (2 – 3 Years)

At Learning Tree Center in Lake Zurich and Island Lake, our Two’s Classroom is designed to support your child’s growing independence and curiosity. This stage is full of discovery, and our teachers guide children as they explore language, self-help skills, and social relationships in a safe, nurturing daycare environment.

Through The Creative Curriculum for Toddlers & Twos, we focus on hands-on learning, fostering confidence and joy in every child’s daily experiences.

🌱 Focus Areas

  • Language & Communication: Expanding vocabulary, simple conversations, and following directions.

  • Social Development: Learning to share, take turns, and build friendships through cooperative play.

  • Self-Help Skills: Encouraging handwashing, dressing, and early potty training routines.

  • Cognitive Growth: Sorting, counting, matching, and sensory exploration.

🧩 Daily Routine

Our two-year-olds thrive in a predictable yet flexible routine that balances active play, creative exploration, and quiet moments. Each day includes circle time, music, story time, outdoor play, and teacher-guided learning centers.

👩‍🏫 Teacher Role

Our teachers guide children with patience and positivity—helping them express emotions, problem-solve, and gain confidence as they prepare for preschool readiness.

Explore Our Other Programs:
Infant Classroom | Toddler Program | Preschool Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How do you encourage independence in the Two’s classroom?

Teachers support children in trying new tasks—like washing hands, serving snacks, and cleaning up—building confidence and pride in their accomplishments.

Yes! We partner with families to support potty training in a consistent and encouraging way, following each child’s readiness cues and home routines.

Children participate in music, sensory play, dramatic play, art, story time, and outdoor exploration—helping them build fine and gross motor skills.

We use positive guidance strategies—acknowledging feelings, setting clear limits, and helping children learn to express themselves appropriately.

Yes, we provide nutritious meals and snacks that meet state guidelines. Menus are shared with families, and accommodations are made for allergies.

You’ll receive real-time updates through Brightwheel, including photos, nap times, meals, and notes from your child’s teacher.

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