Where Toddlers Thrive Every Day

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From first steps to first sentences, our toddler program builds confidence, independence, and early social skills in a nurturing, STEM-inspired environment. Schedule your tour today before spots fill up.

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Toddlers

Young Toddler Age Range: 1 – 2 years | Ratio: 1:5 | Group Size: 10

Toddler Age Range: 2 – 3 years | Ratio: 1:7 | Group Size: 14

Exploration-driven care that supports walking, talking, and growing independence. To transition into our young toddler program, infants must be walking independently and able to nap on a cot.

Meals: All breakfast, lunch, snacks, and milk are included in your child’s tuition.

Curriculum Focus Areas: Toddlers thrive in our environment designed for independence, language growth, and social development. Daily routines support motor skills, self-help abilities, and curiosity-driven learning, while teachers encourage exploration, problem-solving, and early friendships.

Milestones & Skills Developed: Language bursts and simple sentences, pretend play, climbing, jumping, following basic directions, parallel play, early potty training, and naming emotions and objects.

Toddlers enjoying outdoor playground activities at STEM Child Care Castle Rock
Toddlers participating in hands-on table activities at STEM Child Care Castle Rock

Pricing

Toddler Pricing


Tuition rates include our educational STEM curriculum, engaging daily activities, nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.

Pricing
Weekly
Monthly

5 days / week

$545

$2225

4 days / week

$505

$2075

3 days / week

$465

$1900

2 days / week

$410

$1700

Curriculum Focus Areas

Language & Communication: Naming objects, following directions, early word use.

Social Interaction: Parallel play, turn-taking, and emotional expression.

Independence Skills: Feeding self, simple cleanup, and toileting routines.

Gross & Fine Motor Practice: Climbing, stacking, grasping, and drawing.

Curiosity & Problem-Solving: Hands-on exploration, asking “why,” and testing cause-effect.
 
Why It Matters: Toddlers develop a strong sense of self and learn foundational social and communication skills that support kindergarten readiness.

Two-year-olds practicing counting skills with colorful manipulatives at STEM Child Care in Castle Rock

Schedule

Toddler Daily Schedule

Our toddler schedule balances structure and flexibility, supporting emerging independence, motor skills, and early learning milestones through play-based STEM activities and nurturing care.

6:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Arrival, Breakfast & Centers

Children ease into the day with food, free play, and social exploration. Teachers offer warm greetings to help toddlers feel safe and settled.

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Morning Meeting & Sensory Play

A group activity builds communication and social skills. Sensory play supports cognitive growth and fine motor development.

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

STEM Discovery: Math & Science

Through hands-on experiments, counting games, and exploration, toddlers build early math concepts and explore cause and effect.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Outdoor Gross Motor Play

Climbing, running, pushing, and pulling during outdoor play strengthens coordination, balance, and physical confidence.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Lunch

A social mealtime routine with staff support fosters self-help skills, fine motor development, and language through conversation.

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Nap Time

Toddlers rest in a calm, dim room with white noise and soothing music. This routine supports healthy sleep habits and emotional regulation.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Afternoon Snack

A nutritious snack is served to re-energize children and encourage self-feeding skills.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Technology & Engineering Play

Toddlers engage with age-appropriate tools like blocks, ramps, and cause-effect toys to build problem-solving and early design skills.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Art, Music & Story Time

Toddlers express creativity with art materials and instruments. Story time builds attention span, vocabulary, and imagination.

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Pick-Up, Free Play & Wind-Down

Children explore books, puzzles, and dramatic play. Teachers offer gentle transitions and one-on-one time as families arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything parents need to know about our Infant Program in Castle Rock,CO—from schedules and safety to what to pack and how we keep you updated.

We partner closely with families to support each child’s potty training journey, knowing every toddler progresses at their own pace. Our teachers use consistent routines, gentle encouragement, and positive reinforcement to build confidence and independence. Each toddler classroom is equipped with real, child-sized flushable toilets to help children feel proud and capable as they reach this important milestone.

Toddlers follow a predictable schedule that includes circle time, sensory exploration, music, art, STEM-based activities, outdoor play, and gross motor development. Consistent nap and meal routines provide comfort and structure throughout the day.

We use age-appropriate strategies like gentle redirection, modeling, and positive guidance to help toddlers learn appropriate behavior. Biting is common between ages 1–2 and usually resolves by age 3. If an incident occurs, you’ll receive a clear report through Brightwheel and a follow-up from our team to keep you informed.

We create a warm, secure environment with consistent routines and strong teacher-child relationships to ease transitions. Our team supports families with drop-off strategies and encourages short, positive goodbyes. We keep you updated in real time through Brightwheel and are always available to talk through what’s working best for your child.

Yes. Tuition includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks, freshly prepared on-site. We accommodate allergies, dietary restrictions, and food preferences—just share your child’s needs and we’ll coordinate with our in-house chef to ensure safe and nutritious options.

We spark learning through purposeful play that builds foundational skills in language, math, and science. STEM-inspired activities—like block building for spatial awareness or hands-on science for cause and effect—make learning fun and developmentally appropriate. Teachers guide children’s curiosity with engaging, age-aligned lessons that help toddlers connect ideas to their everyday world.

Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Lisa

Ms. Lisa brings over 25 years of early childhood education experience to our toddler program and has been a beloved member of the STEM Child Care team since 2019. Her background includes owning and operating a successful in-home daycare, which gives her a unique understanding of how to create nurturing, home-like environments where toddlers feel secure and supported. With her calm, reassuring presence and deep knowledge of toddler development, Ms. Lisa helps children build confidence, independence, and early social-emotional skills during this critical stage of growth.
 
Families trust Lisa for her ability to ease transitions, manage toddler behaviors with empathy and consistency, and form meaningful connections with every child in her care. She understands that each toddler is on their own learning journey and partners closely with parents to support routines, language development, and emerging curiosity through hands-on, play-based learning. Since joining STEM in 2019, she has made a lasting impact on countless families. Outside the classroom, she enjoys hiking, photography, and spending time with her three grandchildren—experiences that continue to shape her warm, joyful approach to teaching.

Lisa W., infant teacher at STEM Child Care in Castle Rock, Colorado

Toddler Care That Builds Confidence

Our toddler program is designed to support your child’s independence, early learning, and social development through consistent routines, engaging activities, and nurturing teachers who truly care. Let’s take the next step together—schedule your personal tour today.

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“The toddler teachers at STEM are amazing—our daughter went from shy and clingy to confident and curious in just a few weeks. We love seeing her thrive and hearing all the new things she’s learning every day.”
Emily R.

Castle Rock, CO