Busy Toddlers
Starting at 18 months
Busy Toddlers is where nurture and structure begin working together — and where your child stays long enough to truly master both. This is also where we introduce two life skills families count on us for: potty training and toothbrushing.
ABOUT OUR CLASSROOM
Where “Me Do It!” Becomes “I Can.”
The Busy Toddlers room uses Creative Curriculum to meet children in the thick of the “me do it!” stage. Teachers design spaces that invite independence low shelves, accessible materials, and clear choices so children develop autonomy within safe structure. Language, social-emotional skills, fine motor development, and early self-care habits are woven into every part of the day.
We partner closely with you on potty readiness, following your child’s cues and keeping routines consistent between home and school. Toothbrushing is introduced as a positive daily habit. Same teachers. Evolving curriculum. Real results.
What your child will experience
A DAY IN BUSY TODDLERS
- Morning circle songs, greetings, and simple discussions.
- Structured and free-choice play centers (art, blocks, dramatic play, books).
- Outdoor gross motor time daily.
- Snack and lunch with an independence focus (self-feeding, pouring, manners).
- Storytime and language-rich read-alouds.
- Nap / rest time with consistent routines.
- Afternoon sensory or creative activity.
PARENT CONCERNS WE ADDRESS
Tantrums and big emotions
teachers use co-regulation: getting low, calm voices, and naming emotions before redirecting; we share language to use at home.
Potty training
we follow your lead and timeline, communicate daily about readiness cues, and coordinate with your home approach.
Peer conflict hitting
grabbing, and pushing are normal; teachers guide children through conflict resolution with simple language and modeling.
BY THE END OF THIS ROOM
- Vocabulary explosion 50+ words, beginning two-to-three-word sentences.
- Emerging self-help skills: utensils, handwashing, toothbrushing, attempting to dress.
- Beginning potty-training awareness and readiness.
- Showing empathy and awareness of other children’s feelings.
- Engaging in simple pretend play.
MEET OUR TEACHERS
Ms Emily
Lead Toddler Teacher
Ms. Emily brings energy, patience, and a passion for early learning to our Busy Toddlers classroom. She creates a fun, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, build independence, and develop new skills through play, hands on activities, and meaningful connections each day.
Ms. Samanta
Busy Toddlers Teacher Assistant
Ms. Samanta brings positivity and encouragement to our Busy Toddlers classroom each day. She enjoys celebrating every child’s accomplishments, big and small, while helping create a welcoming environment where children feel confident, supported, and excited to learn.
My daughter has been in Busy Bees since she was 2 years old and my son since he was 8 months and I have to say, I truly am so grateful for my children to be a part of such a wonderful daycare that is filled with the most amazing, loving , sweetest staff I ever met. I am able to drop off my children everyone morning knowing they are in good hands, and will be loved and well taken care of. These teaches go above and beyond for our children and as a parent, I know everyday I made the right choice!!
– Raquel Gonzalez
We’d love to meet you!
Come see our classroom, meet our team and discover why families love BusyBees of Palisade.