The Toddler Classroom
Toddler care at our schools blends hands-on discovery with guided learning, inspiring little ones to explore themselves, their relationships, and the world in joyful, meaningful ways.
Ages 15 months to 2.9 years
The toddler years are a time of incredible growth and discovery. At this age, children begin to assert independence, explore the world around them, and develop key skills. Toddlers are learning to communicate more effectively, form relationships, and navigate new physical and cognitive challenges. At Little Sprouts, our toddler program is specifically designed to support this critical (and busy!) stage of development, providing an environment where curiosity is encouraged, movement is celebrated, and social skills are nurtured.
Confident movers & curious thinkers
Toddlers learn best by doing—and they’re always on the move! Our program is designed to nurture both their growing minds and their developing bodies through hands-on experiences, interactive play, and plenty of room to explore. Whether they’re stacking blocks, drawing with crayons, running, or climbing, toddlers are constantly building important cognitive and physical skills.
We support critical thinking and imagination through creative play, problem-solving, and sensory exploration. At the same time, we encourage gross motor development with safe spaces for jumping, balancing, and active movement, while refining fine motor skills with engaging tools and materials. It all adds to greater independence, growing confidence, and joyful learning every step of the way.
Independent minds, growing hearts
Your toddler is discovering who they are—and we’re here to support every step of that journey. Our program is designed to nurture independence, spark curiosity, and build strong social-emotional foundations. As toddlers learn to navigate their feelings, express themselves, and interact with others, we create a supportive environment that encourages empathy, cooperation, and confidence.
Language development is in full bloom at this stage, and we embrace it through rich storytelling, songs, books, and meaningful conversations. Our literacy-rich classrooms help toddlers grow their vocabulary, strengthen communication skills, and begin to express big ideas in little words.
We also offer endless opportunities for exploration and creativity. Sensory play, art, building, and nature-based experiences allow children to engage with the world in hands-on, imaginative ways—laying the groundwork for critical thinking and joyful discovery. Through our thoughtful curriculum and daily experiences, your toddler is developing the tools to be a kind, curious, and confident learner.
Ready to learn more?
Our Enrollment team is ready to answer all your questions—from classroom availability to what a typical day for your little one might look like.
Hear from our families
We have had our two girls enrolled at Little Sprouts for over a year and couldn’t be happier. The lesson plans are so thoughtful and it’s been amazing watching the girls grow and reach new milestones. All of the teachers (Chithra, Fez, Sarah, Grace in particular) are so engaged and communicative. You can also tell that through the leadership of Farzana and Stacey, that there’s a real feel of community and connection.
We love Miss Nicole - she has been the teacher for both our kids and they adore her! Our oldest asks for her all the time!
Ms Cook and Ms Rose are wonderful teachers. Our son absolutely loves going to school and we know he learns so much for them and his peers. He tells us all about the fun daily activities and we couldn’t ask for a better learning environment for our kids.
We know both of our kiddos are in good hands with the entire Peabody Little Sprouts Team ❤️
Our son is always happy to go to school at Little Sprouts and loves to give all the teachers hugs. I’m so happy his first teachers have been so loving. Everyone has been wonderful about accommodating his schedule.
We have two children enrolled at Little Sprouts in Dedham and have experience from the infant room all the way through pre-school. All of the teachers are kind, enthusiastic and caring, and made the transition into school a breeze for both kids. Karen & Alyssa are super organized & communicative. We enjoy getting pictures of the kids throughout the day - often it is hard to get them to leave at the end of the day!
My son has been at this daycare for over a year and has learned a lot. Lisy & Dominique went above and beyond to ensure my child ate and slept (they didn’t have to) while he was in toddler 2. They are outstanding teachers and the kids & parents love them.
M.s Christina in the preschool room has supported my child during his transition to preschool and has been super understanding and kind. All of the team members including Yvonne, the director & Michelle, the assistant director are great.
