Big feelings. Brave attempts. A familiar hand nearby.
Growing independence
Independence with connection
There is so much inside “I do it.”
A toddler carrying their own cup, choosing a book, or working out how to climb a step is building confidence through action. Teachers give children time to participate while staying ready to help.
We notice what a child can already do, make the next step possible, and celebrate the effort behind it.
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Real choices
Children choose among meaningful options: which material to explore, where to begin, or how to join a familiar routine.
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Time to practice
Repeating a movement or returning to the same idea is part of learning. We leave room for the second, third, and tenth try.
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Steady support
Teachers offer help when it is needed and space when it is not, always keeping safety and connection in view.
“I can do it” is a child asking us to believe they might.
We make room for the attempt.
The world at toddler height
Follow the question.
A block falls. A puddle splashes. A friend has the shovel. Each moment offers something to figure out with hands, words, movement, and other people.
Move and test
Climbing, carrying, balancing, dancing, and trying again help children learn what their bodies can do in thoughtfully supervised spaces.
Make and imagine
Open-ended materials invite filling, stacking, pouring, pretending, building, and changing the plan along the way.
Get close to nature
Outdoor time brings changing weather, living things, new textures, and questions children can revisit tomorrow.
A rhythm they can count on. Room to follow an idea.
Familiar routines help children know what comes next. Within that rhythm, teachers pay attention to what children are trying, wondering, and telling us.
Green Garden draws on HighScope’s active-learning approach: children engage with people and materials, make choices, and revisit their ideas. Care, play, meals, rest, and outdoor exploration are all part of the day.
Arrive and belongA familiar greeting helps each child move from home into the classroom.
Choose, play, and returnChildren explore materials, follow interests, and have time to try an idea more than once.
Care and connectionMeals, diapering or toileting, and transitions are handled with respect and participation.
Outside, rest, and begin againMovement, fresh air, and rest have a reliable place in the day, with attention to individual needs.
Social and emotional learning
Big feelings deserve a steady adult.
When a tower falls or a toy is taken, a toddler may not yet have the words or skills to solve the problem alone. We come close, help keep everyone safe, name what we notice, and offer simple language and a next step.
Our work with Conscious Discipline strengthens the way adults regulate themselves, connect with children, and teach skills in real moments. We partner with families as children build language, confidence, and ways to be with others.
How do you respond to hitting, grabbing, or big feelings?
Teachers step in to keep children safe, respond calmly, and use simple language to describe what happened and what can happen next. We help children practice the skills they are still learning, and we keep families informed when a pattern needs a shared plan.
Will you help with potty learning?
Yes. When your child begins showing readiness, we will talk with you about a consistent, respectful approach between home and school. Our enrollment team can explain classroom-specific routines.
How will I hear about my child’s day?
Teachers share updates through Brightwheel and connect with you about your child’s interests, transitions, and growth.
Where is toddler care offered?
Our five family-facing schools offer care from infancy through Pre-K: Madison Heights, Macomb, Clawson, Huntington Woods, and Hazel Park. Our enrollment team confirms classroom placement and current availability.
When will I receive tuition and schedule details?
Send an inquiry through Line Leader. Our enrollment team will discuss tuition, schedule options, meals, closures, and availability for the school you are considering when they follow up.
Come see toddlerhood in action
Let’s meet your curious child.
Tell us which school you are considering, your child’s age, and when you hope to begin. We will help you explore the next step.
