Words and songs
Naming everything, rhymes, stories and lots of back-and-forth talk.
18 months – 3 years
Big feelings, busy feet, first friends.
Toddlers learn by doing: climbing, pouring, stacking and saying "me do it!" Our toddler spaces are built for exploring safely, with a steady routine that helps big feelings settle.
What we focus on
Toddler Care at Little Otters
Moving and climbing
Foam floors, ride-ons and outdoor time every day the weather allows.
Getting along
Taking turns, sharing the play kitchen and learning to name feelings.
Little independence
Washing hands, helping tidy up, and first steps toward potty training when they're ready.
A day in this room
What a day looks like.
- Free play: blocks, trains and the play kitchen
- Circle time songs and stories
- Outdoor play in our fenced backyard
- Hot lunch together at the table
- Nap or quiet rest
- Art, sensory bins and the evening snack
Every room follows a consistent routine of play, meals, rest and learning. See the whole day.
See it in action
Toddlers at Little Otters, on video.
Ratios & safety
More eyes on every child.
Alberta sets the maximum number of children each educator can care for. As a licensed centre, we follow these ratios.
12–19 months1:4educator : children, max 8 per group
19 months – 3 years1:6educator : children, max 12 per group
Source: Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Regulation. How we keep children safe.
Included every day
- Hot lunch cooked in our kitchenPlus an evening snack before home time.
- TransportationTo and from school, and pickup and drop-off from home.
- Daily Lillio updatesPhotos and notes from your child's day.
- Inclusive supportWe work with FSCD, GRIT and PUF, including speech support.
Questions
Toddlers FAQs
More answers on our FAQ page, or call 780-986-6848.
Check toddlers availabilityDo you help with potty training?
Yes. When your toddler shows they're ready, we'll work on it together with you so home and daycare stay consistent.
My toddler is shy. Will they settle?
Most toddlers settle within a few weeks. Short, warm goodbyes and a comfort item from home help. Read our two-week plan for starting daycare.
Is lunch included?
We serve a hot lunch cooked in our own kitchen and an evening snack. Ask us about current fees and what's included on your tour.
See the toddlers room in person.
Book a 20-minute tour to meet the educators, see the room and ask anything about toddler care.