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Toddlers

18 Months To 36 Months

The toddler years are a critical time for growth, curiosity, and discovery. As children become more mobile and independent, they are eager to explore the world around them.

At Mesa Verde Preschool, we provide a safe, engaging environment where toddlers can learn through hands-on experiences, play, and guided activities. Our program supports this stage of rapid development by encouraging exploration while providing the structure and support children need to feel confident and secure.

Through daily interactions and meaningful activities, toddlers build language, social skills, and independence—laying the foundation for future learning.

As children grow, they may transition into our Transitional Toddlers classroom, where they begin developing readiness skills such as potty training and early academic concepts.

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Supporting Growth at Every Stage

The toddler years are a time of rapid and exciting development. At Mesa Verde Preschool, we create a safe, engaging environment where children can explore freely while building important skills.

Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed for active toddlers, with materials and activities that encourage hands-on learning, curiosity, and discovery.

What Your Child Will Learn

During their time in our toddler program, children make meaningful progress across all areas of development:

  • Potty Training
    Children begin developing independence and confidence as they learn to use the potty with guidance and encouragement.

  • Language Development
    Toddlers rapidly expand their vocabulary, learning to express themselves, ask questions, and communicate more clearly.

  • Motor Skills
    Through active play, children strengthen both large motor skills (running, climbing, balancing) and fine motor skills (drawing, using tools, manipulating objects).

  • Independence
    Children begin taking on simple self-care tasks, building confidence and a sense of responsibility.

  • Social Skills
    Toddlers learn to share, take turns, and interact with others, developing the foundation for cooperative play and empathy.

 

Transitional Toddlers: Preparing for Preschool

As children grow, they may move into our Transitional Toddlers classroom—a key step between toddler care and preschool.

In this stage, children continue building independence through potty training while also being introduced to early academic concepts such as letters, numbers, and colors.

This balanced approach helps children develop the confidence, readiness, and foundational skills they need—preparing them for preschool with a strong start.

Guided Learning Through Exploration

We follow a child-centered approach, where teachers guide and support learning based on each child’s interests and developmental stage.

At the same time, our classrooms provide structure and consistency. Our experienced teachers help children navigate big emotions, resolve conflicts, and learn positive social behaviors in a calm and supportive environment.

Schedule a Tour

We invite you to visit and experience our toddler program in person.

Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about how Mesa Verde Preschool supports your child’s growth, independence, and early learning.

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Mesa Verde Preschool

3013 Deodar Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Phone (714) 513-1686

Fax (714) 513 1687

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