Big Steps For Your Growing Toddler
A Focus On Self Care, Independence, And Social-Emotional Skills
Big Steps For Your Growing Toddler
A Focus On Self Care, Independence, And Social-Emotional Skills
Toddlers | 15 to 24 months | Serving Minooka, Crest Hill, Yorkville, Naperville and Bolingbrook, IL
The following schools provides bus service to Little Learner Children’s Academy
Minooka
- Aux Sable Elementary
Crest Hill
- Richland Elementary
Yorkville
- Yorkville Grade School
- Yorkville Intermediate School
Bolingbrook
- Independence Elementary
- John R Tibbott Elementary
- Pioneer Elementary School
- Bernard J Ward Elementary
- Oak View Elementary
- Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center
- Valley View CUSD 365U Transportation Spangler Transportation Center
Self-Care Skills Begin Your Child's Journey Towards Independence
- Drinking by themselves: drinking whole milk (or milk substitute) from a cup
- Walking by themselves: being an active walker and moving around more freely
- Eating by themselves: using utensils and being able to feed themselves
Daily Activities Help Children Establish Newfound Confidence
Your child takes their brave first steps in learning independence. Teachers encourage your child and give them structured activities, ones that they can accomplish themselves, helping them to gain confidence.
Teachers Practice The Following Age-Appropriate Tasks Everyday In The Toddler Classroom:
- Cleaning up toys
- Putting their cups in the sink when finished eating
- Pushing in chairs
- Using words
- Washing and drying their hands
- Wiping their face
Following Directions Helps Perfect New Skills
- Being able to understand simple directions (ex: bring me your shoes)
- Sit down for circle time (for at least 5 minutes)
- Using please, thank-you and more in sign language and by using our words
- Sharing with friends
- Saying “sorry” when needed
- Using nice hands
- Learning to color, paint, and do other art activities
- Recognizing familiar pictures (ex: dog, cat, boat, shoe)
- Turning pages in a book
- Pushing, pulling and dumping objects
- Learning a vocabulary of 8-10 words
A Routine Full of Fun, With Interactive Themed Activities
Teachers encourage your child to learn routine. This helps them understand how to follow directions, know what is coming next, and to make smoother transitions. Their daily schedule is jam-packed with fun activities for your little tot to explore, within the security of their set routine.
Teacher Guidance That Helps Break the Pacifier Habit
Every child is different, and that’s ok! If your child still uses a pacifier, teachers help them to break the habit. Children use pacifiers ONLY during naptime, and they must be left in the hallway cubbies. Teachers generally aim not to use them at all.
Support For Your Child's Potty Training Goals
When your child is showing signs of readiness to start using a potty, teachers begin teaching them the skills they need to toilet train. Your child has the help they need to tackle this important self-help habit, when they are ready.
Sign Language for Better Communication With Your Toddler
Your child is just learning how to communicate using their words and their bodies. To enhance the communication process, classroom teachers use simple signs to help facilitate that process.
Children Use Sign Language With Words Like:
- Help
- More
- Eat
- Please and thank you
- Up and down
PARENT reviews
"The facility is absolutely wonderful..."
The facility is absolutely wonderful. My children right away fell in love with their teacher and love giving hugs hi and bye. My two year screams of excitement as we pull into the parking lot because she’s so excited to be going to LLCA. I would say the facility is always clean, sanitary, safe, and family oriented. I would HIGHLY recommend looking into this facility after touring MANY places around Naperville I’m so beyond happy we chose little learners for our daughters.
"All of the teachers are so great..."
We love Little Learner in Naperville! All of the teachers are so great and really love to see the kids everyday. I love that when I drop my son off, they are so excited to see him, and he smiles whenever he sees them. It’s so comforting to drop your child off with a smile on their face. Special shot out to Ms Jessica and Miss Bre who have worked so hard since this location opened to make it such a wonderful and welcoming place for the kids and parents!
"All the teachers really care..."
Little Learners has been such a breathe of fresh air! All the teachers really care, are always more connected and appear happy and well supported by the company, and it rubs off onto the kids! Our child is now excited to go to daycare and doesn't cry getting dropped off 9 times out of 10, and sometimes won't even run right to us when we pick him up since he's having so much fun! I highly recommend Little Learners!
"The space is so clean, it feels safe..."
Since he's started just in 2months his behavior has become nicer, he knows many words, he trys to talk more. I love that they give me daily updates, I appreciate all the teachers and the teacher helpers, it's consistent so my son doesn't cry when I drop him off. The space is so clean, it feels safe. The staff is so friendly and easy to work with. I never felt so confident about something in my life, this place is a no brainer.
"Recommend this facility to anyone..."
My daughter attends this daycare and she loves it! BY FAR THE BEST DAYCARE I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS! Miss Tiffany, Miss Shirley & of course Miss Ebony have made sending my daughter to day care so much easier on me. I trust them 100% and recommend this facility to anyone looking for a great daycare provider 😊 …
"My son loves all the teachers..."
We have been at Little Learners Children Academy - Yorkville now for a little over 2 years. My son loves all the teachers at LLCA. Each teacher you can see truly enjoy working with children and love each and every one of them. I have become close with several of the teachers and know my child is in good hands. I highly recommend LLCA - Yorkville.
"I know that he will be safe and nurtured..."
My son has been going to LLCA for 2 years and he absolutely loves it. A very engaging environment where he is learning very important social and academic skills. The staff is wonderful and show that they care on a daily basis. When I drop off my son, I know that he will be safe and nurtured. It a relief to not have to worry about his well being when he is in the care of LLCA!
"Excellent staff, and loving atmosphere..."
I currently have a 3 year old and a 16 month old who are enrolled with LLA Yorkville. Our family has been there for about two years, after a poor experience with an in home daycare. When looking for options in the area, we were drawn in by their nice facility, excellent staff, and loving atmosphere. Since enrolling, we truly haven’t looked back, and would recommend it to anyone in the area!
"They keep the kids engaged and active..."
Both our daughter (2yrs) and son (4mos) attend Little Learners in Yorkville and love it! Everyday, my 2yr old comes home saying a new word, singing a new song, or showing off a new dance move. I love that they keep the kids engaged and active throughout the day, and that they get to do all the crafts that I don’t want to do at home bc of the mess! Little Learners gives me the peace of mind that my kids are happy and safe in their hands.
"Staff always has a smile on their faces..."
This is our first year at Little Learner Children’s Academy Crest Hill, enrolling our son at 3 months old, and we are extremely happy with our decision. LLCA has always made us feel welcome and the staff always has a smile on their faces. He is happy and comfortable when he enters classroom. We are continually impressed with lesson plans for the infants, often getting updates, and keeping them on track for their ages, developmentally. We whole-heartedly recommend Little Learner Children’s Academy for children’s early education.
"The teachers are taking great care..."
Being a parent one of the hardest things to do is entrust another person with your child. I have no doubt the directors (Leslie and Robby) and the teachers are taking great care of my princess. She comes home so excited talking about her friends and how much she loves her teachers. She has learned soo much and is becoming the smartest little girl. I love getting her daily reports and seeing the pictures. I would absolutely recommend llca of crest hill!
"They care about her and her progress..."
The staff here really seems invested in my daughter. They care about her and her progress. She has learned so much and adores both her teachers. They have many other staff there that are all friendly and welcoming. I feel safe and happy dropping off my daughter there because she loves to go and they welcome her with open arms.
