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Toddler Care in
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Toddler Care in
Wood-Ridge, NJ

18 Months - 3 Years

The toddler years are full of many exciting changes and developments! This is when children begin discovering their independence, finding their voices, and learning how to interact with the world around them. This stage also brings big emotions and lots of curiosity. At Learning Tree Academy, we have developed a toddler program designed to support children in building lifelong skills through consistent routines and interactive activities.

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Play-Based and Hands-On Learning

In our toddler room, we use The Creative Curriculum®, a nationally recognized, research-based program that supports the development of the whole child. This curriculum sparks children’s curiosity through engaging, sensory-rich play that’s specifically designed for this age group. Every part of the day is treated as a learning opportunity, helping toddlers develop the following skills:

  • Social-Emotional Development through group play and interactions
  • Physical Development through movement, music, and play
  • Cognitive Development through practicing shapes, colors, numbers, and problem-solving
  • Language and Communication Development through stories, songs, and vocabulary games

Our teachers use hands-on learning materials such as books, art supplies, music, sensory activities, and more to bring learning to life in a way that feels natural. We also emphasize the importance of physical development. When the weather permits, children get to enjoy playtime in a spacious, fenced yard, but when the weather doesn’t let us go outside, they get to enjoy their indoor “toddlercises”.

Developing Exciting Independence and Social Skills

In the toddler room, we also teach table and social manners. As children develop their social and play skills with their friends, we focus on “sharing” and “caring” as key words, along with the magic words “please” and “thank you”. We also start working on letter, number, and shape recognition, often with special projects designed to reinforce their early learning. 

Potty training is a key independent skill we spend a lot of time on in the toddler classroom. Each child has a different reaction and learning pace when it comes to potty training, which is why we work closely with families to maintain consistency between home and school. 

Stay Connected with the Procare App

At Learning Tree Academy, we understand how important it is for parents to stay connected to what their child is learning and how they are spending their days – that’s why we use the Procare App to share real-time updates with you! This app allows us to share photos and updates on your child’s diaper changes/potty progress, daily activities, and moods, as well as lets you view billing statements and tuition communication.

Note: This app is compatible with Apple and Android phones.

See What Our Families Are Saying!

"Our daughter has been enrolled at Learning Tree Academy since she was 5 months old. From the infant room to the toddler room, she has received excellent care, nurturing, and attention. Now that she is in the toddler room, she is learning so much everyday. My husband and I appreciate the diversity of learning based activities which are also fun for the children. They have activities such as art projects, FUN bus, Yoga, and Music as well special events like Halloween parades and holiday parties. Our daughter really loves it there and that makes us as parents feel very comfortable and pleased with our decision to enroll our daughter at LTA."

Jennifer J.

"My daughter loves it here ! Since day one when she was just a 4 months old baby till today at the age of 18 months. The joy of watching her run to the toddler room knowing she’s safe and happy with her friends is such a settling feeling while I work all day !!"

Julie M.

"We put our son into Learning Tree Academy when he just turned 2. The first set of teachers he had in the toddler room were amazing!! He loved going to school and they made the transition so easy. He came home everyday with lots of art activities and always saying he had a great day. He has been there almost a year in a half and has moved up to two different age appropriate classrooms. During this time they have helped him really grow into his own. His speech has improved 10 fold and I can't believe how smart he has become. I would highly recommend LTA for any parent looking for an affordable, full service day care/pre-k in the East Rutherford/WoodRidge/Carlstadt area."

Shannon G.

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If you’ve been searching for a learning-focused daycare in Wood-Ridge for your toddler, look no further than Learning Tree Academy! We invite you to visit us to meet our teachers, tour our facility, and see for yourself what sets us apart.