Toddler Care

Discovering Me

For 12 to 24 months

Preparing Your Toddler for Success Through Active Learning

At Focus Child Care, our Discovering Me program, part of the Life Essentials® curriculum, is designed to nurture and support each toddler’s unique development. Our dedicated educators build strong, caring relationships with your child, guiding them through hands-on, sensory-based learning experiences that foster curiosity and growth. By focusing on individual needs, we ensure that every toddler is given the opportunity to explore and learn in a supportive, engaging environment.

Cognitive Development: Expanding Your Toddler’s Understanding of the World

At Focus Child Care, every interaction with your toddler is a valuable learning opportunity. Our experienced educators guide toddlers in connecting language and motor skills to complete tasks and respond to their environment, fostering cognitive growth and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Identifying and sorting objects
  • Following simple one-step directions
  • Developing spatial awareness
  • Exploring objects to understand cause and effect
  • Making decisions between two options

Our curriculum is designed to support and nurture your toddler’s cognitive development in a fun and engaging way.

Language & Communication: Supporting the Development of Verbal Skills

At Focus Child Care, we recognize the importance of early language development. Our Life Essentials program supports toddlers as they transition from nonverbal communication to verbal expression. This journey begins with baby sign language, progresses to conversation modeling, and ultimately leads to meaningful verbal communication with teachers and peers.

Key Areas of Focus:

  • Repeating words and phrases
  • Answering questions
  • Naming and identifying objects
  • Engaging in communication with peers
  • Introduction to literacy
  • Expanding vocabulary

Through intentional guidance and practice, we help children build the foundational skills necessary for effective communication.

Social & Emotional Growth: Understanding and Navigating Emotions

At Focus Child Care, we recognize that toddlers are naturally curious and eager to explore their surroundings. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn to understand and express their emotions in a healthy, constructive way. Our approach encourages emotional development and fosters a strong sense of self in every child.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Imitating actions and behaviors
  • Building pride in personal accomplishments
  • Developing positive relationships with peers and caregivers
  • Learning calming and coping strategies
  • Encouraging independence and critical thinking

Through this supportive framework, we help children grow emotionally and socially, preparing them for future success.

Gross & Fine Motor Skills: Building Coordination and Balance

At this stage, your toddler is full of energy and curiosity. Our experienced educators provide a variety of activities that encourage movement while supporting the development of both gross and fine motor skills in a safe, nurturing environment.

Key Areas of Focus:

  • Mastering the use of utensils
  • Gaining independence in walking
  • Exploring age-appropriate playground equipment
  • Using simple classroom tools
  • Improving balance and strength
  • Developing control of large muscles

Through these activities, we help children build essential skills for everyday life while fostering confidence and coordination.

Music & More: Learning Through Song and Movement

At Focus Child Care, we believe in the power of music to support a child's growth. Research shows that music enhances cognitive development, learning abilities, communication, and memory. Our Music & More program, designed with age-appropriate activities, helps develop your child’s language skills and fosters a love for learning through song.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Listening to music
  • Exploring musical instruments
  • Understanding rhythm and tempo through dance
  • Participating in songs and rhymes
  • Creatively making musical sounds

Through our program, we nurture your child’s development while making learning a fun and engaging experience.

At Focus Child Care

 we believe that learning is a continuous journey, with potential in every moment and every environment. Our creative curriculum is designed to support this philosophy, offering projects and activities that extend your child’s classroom experience into your home. With the help of our Procare app, you can stay connected and engaged with your child's development, ensuring that learning continues beyond the classroom.