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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Schedule a Tour

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

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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

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