Toddler Childcare in Helena, MT (12 Months–2 Years)
Encouraging Confidence, Curiosity, and Growing Independence
At Little Antlers Childcare, our toddler childcare program in Helena, MT is designed to support your child’s growing independence, curiosity, and developmental milestones in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. Through guided play, routine, and responsive care, toddlers build confidence as they explore the world around them.
How We Support Your Toddler
A Safe & Engaging Environment
Our toddler classrooms are thoughtfully arranged with age-appropriate toys, child-sized furniture, and secure learning spaces. Toddlers have plenty of room to move, climb, play, and explore while safety remains our top priority.
Focus on Early Independence
Toddlers are eager to try new things. Our teachers encourage independence by supporting skills such as self-feeding, drinking from cups, hand washing, cleaning up, and making simple choices — all with patient guidance and encouragement.
Structured Daily Routines
Toddlers thrive on consistency. Each day includes a predictable balance of free play, group activities, outdoor time, meals and snacks, rest periods, and sensory experiences. These routines help build confidence and reduce stress.
Developmentally Appropriate Learning
Play is at the heart of learning. Toddlers participate in hands-on activities that support early language development, motor skills, creativity, problem-solving, & social growth.
Activities include songs, stories, art, sensory play, blocks, dramatic play, and simple science exploration.
Language and Social Skills Development
Teachers model and encourage communication through simple words, gestures, and positive interactions. Toddlers learn how to take turns, share, express emotions, and build healthy relationships with peers and caregivers.
Support for Big Emotions
Big feelings are a normal part of toddler development. Our caregivers provide comfort, gentle guidance, and age-appropriate strategies to help children begin navigating emotions in healthy and supportive ways.
Outdoor Play & Gross Motor Development
Daily outdoor play gives toddlers opportunities to run, climb, slide, and explore nature. Physical activity supports coordination, confidence, and overall physical well-being.
What’s Included in Toddler Childcare
- Structured daily routines
- Play-based learning activities
- Support for early independence and potty training
- Language and social development activities
- Daily outdoor play
- Regular parent communication
- Safe, nurturing classroom environment
Strong Family Communication
We believe strong partnerships with families are essential. Parents receive regular updates on meals, naps, diapering or potty progress, daily activities, and special moments throughout the day.
Caring, Qualified Teachers
Our toddler teachers are trained in early childhood development, safety, and positive guidance techniques. Most importantly, they provide the nurturing connections toddlers need as they transition from infancy into early childhood.