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Preschool for 2-Year-Olds: Nurturing Confident Twaddlers

Through Sign Language, Manners, and Active Play, our L.E.A.P.® Curriculum builds your two-year-old's confidence and encourages their growing curiosity.

  • Ages 2-2.5 Years
  • Tuition Includes Enrichments

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A Caring Environment for Twaddlers to Grow

Qualified Teachers

Experts in 2-year-old development and positive guidance

Secure Facility

Secured Entrances, background-check staff, & detailed health protocols

Parent Communication App

Daily photos, updates on potty training, activity reports, and more

Enrichment Programs

Musical, problem-solving, and motor skills activities at no extra cost.

L.E.A.P.® Early Learning Designed for Twaddlers

Our proprietary Learning Experience Academic Program (L.E.A.P.®) bridges the gap between toddlerhood and preschool by strengthening language, social, and motor skills.

Sign Language

Improving their communication so they can easily express their needs.

Social Skills Development

Learning the basics of manners & etiquette to help with peer interactions as they start to form friendships.

Twaddler Potty Training

Introducing positive, encouraging approach to potty training with consistent routines and celebration of successes.

Language Development

Early literacy skills and phonics work as they begin the transition from sign language to verbal communication.

Fine & Gross Motor Skills

Improving balance and gross motor skills through outdoor time to encourage movement and play with peers.

Exploration & Learning

Teacher-led circle time, dramatic play, math & manipulatives & more.

Schedule a Tour to See Our Twaddler Classroom

Bringing Learning to Life with Characters

Studies show children learn best when lessons are supported by familiar characters. Your 2-year-old will meet several of our lovable characters who make learning engaging through Sign Language, Early Literacy, Manners, and Physical Fitness.

Meet Our Characters

Twaddler Care Parents Trust

Happy parents share why they love our preschool for 2-year-olds.

Luis Cartaya

Luis Cartaya

Rating: 5 stars

11 months ago

The TLE family is great! We love having our child there. The best is the app which provides us pictures every so often showing him eating, playing, or sleeping. It's... Read more

Heather Sprague

Heather Sprague

Rating: 5 stars

2 years ago

The Learning Experience hands down is the absolute best daycare / preschool in town. Our daughter has been attending this school for almost 3 years. The staff is amazing, they... Read more

: Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez

Rating: 5 stars

2 months ago

We love the Learning Experience. Our son loves his teachers and all the activities that are included within the program like yoga and Spanish. The curriculum it's amazing and they... Read more

Mariana Litrides

Mariana Litrides

Rating: 5 stars

11 months ago

Our son Archer was home with us for the first two years and we were a little worried about putting him in daycare because we didn't think anyone else could... Read more

Peter K

Peter K

Rating: 5 stars

5 months ago

The best place for your child early development very well organized very informative about your child's day. Easy to manage app gives me as a parent peace of mind of... Read more

Luis Cartaya

Rating: 5 stars

11 months ago

The TLE family is great! We love having our child there. The best is the app which provides us pictures every so often showing him eating, playing, or sleeping. It's almost like you're there with them.

Heather Sprague

Rating: 5 stars

2 years ago

The Learning Experience hands down is the absolute best daycare / preschool in town. Our daughter has been attending this school for almost 3 years. The staff is amazing, they listen to your concerns and love your little one as if they were your own.

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez

Rating: 5 stars

2 months ago

We love the Learning Experience. Our son loves his teachers and all the activities that are included within the program like yoga and Spanish. The curriculum it's amazing and they incorporate characters that makes the learning so much fun and related to them. All meals are included and that it's a big plus for me and my family.

Mariana Litrides

Rating: 5 stars

11 months ago

Our son Archer was home with us for the first two years and we were a little worried about putting him in daycare because we didn't think anyone else could care for him as we did. We heard about The Learning Experience from a friend and went to take a tour. That was all we needed to know we were at the right place. Our son has been here for a while now and he's happy to go to school everyday. He has learned so much and made so much progress. But more than that I can't thank The Learning Experience enough for caring for my kid as he was their own. We are so grateful to be part of this family ❤️

Peter K

Rating: 5 stars

5 months ago

The best place for your child early development very well organized very informative about your child's day. Easy to manage app gives me as a parent peace of mind of what's going on with my child. The stuff makes this experience even better always smiling always attentive and helpful. I really love this place. I drive over an hour each way just so my child can attend the Lerning Experience in Deerfield.❤️

Monumental Year-End Milestones

Our 2-year-old learning curriculum is designed to help your child achieve key milestones in language, social, and motor skills and become fully potty-trained.

  • Following Directions

    Understanding and responding to two-step directions from teachers

  • Strengthen Fine Motor Skills

    Grasping blocks, crayons, and feeding utensils to refine hand control

  • Developing Muscle Movements

    Jumping, skipping, and building coordination through active play

  • Play with Purpose

    Exploring multiple toys and activities, such as dolls or blocks, with intention

  • Respond to Questions

    Answering teachers and trusted adults using short, consistent phrases

  • Build Early Friendships

    Playing alongside peers and beginning to form relationships

A Day in the Life at Our Twaddler Preschool

Our structured daily routine encourages discovery and exploration for your 2-year-old preschooler.

Morning Schedule

Exploration, Language, Circle Time

Mornings begin with welcoming routines that nurture curiosity and communication. Twaddlers enjoy breakfast, join circle time, and participate in early language, music, and movement activities. Teachers model positive behaviors, guide social interaction, and support developing independence through hands-on learning.

  • Circle time, music, and sign language
  • Early literacy and movement activities
  • Snack, diapering/toileting, and handwashing

Afternoon Schedule

Movement, Enrichment, Social Connection

Afternoons mix active play with calming routines that strengthen social and physical development. Twaddlers take part in enrichment activities, outdoor exploration, and group play that build confidence and coordination. The day ends with storytime, snack, and one-on-one moments that help them wind down.

  • Enrichment & outdoor physical play
  • Storytime and early literacy activities
  • Snack, diapering/toileting, and rest time

Our structured daily routine encourages discovery and exploration for your 2-year-old preschooler.

View a Sample Daily Schedule

  • 6:30–8:00 Early Arrival

    Greeting families.

  • 6:30–8:00 Breakfast with Flexi Flamingo and Manners Matter with Penny Polite

    (According to the Twaddler's needs.)

  • 6:30–8:00 Exploration of Learning Areas

  • 6:30–8:00 Diapering/Toileting

    (Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/exceeds state requirements needed.)

  • 8:00–8:30 Morning snack with Flexi Flamingo and Manners Matter with Penny Polite program

    (According to the Twaddler's needs.)

  • 8:30–8:45 LEAP Circle Time

    Penny Polite's Procedures and Two plus Toucan's Schedule. Sign Language with Gibby Gibbon.

  • 8:45–9:15 Communication, Language and Literacy with Phoebe Phonics

    Singing, listening and attention games, sharing stories, songs and rhymes.

  • 8:45–9:15 Diapering/Toileting/Handwashing

    (Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/ exceeds state requirements needed.)

  • 9:15–9:45 Physical Fitness and Wellbeing with Flexi Flamingo

    Outdoor exploration. Engaging in physical exercise and routines, discussing healthy bodies and nutrition.

  • 9:45–11:00 LEAP Curriculum

    Twaddler-Teacher facilitated play using learning areas (Enrichment 1x a week.)

  • 9:45–11:00 Diapering/Toileting/Handwashing

    (Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/ exceeds state requirements needed.)

  • 11:00–11:30 Storytime with Phoebe Phonics

    (Focus Books).

  • 11:30–11:45 Handwashing

    (Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/ exceeds state requirements needed.)

  • 11:45–12:30 Lunch with Flexi Flamingo and Manners Matter with Penny Polite program

  • 12:30–2:30 Nap time/Quiet Time

    (According to the Twaddler's needs.)

  • 2:30–2:45 Waking up/Diapering/Toileting/Handwashing

    (Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/ exceeds state requirements needed.)

  • 2:45–3:15 Afternoon snack with Flexi Flamingo and Manners Matter with Penny Polite program

    (According to the Twaddler's needs.)

  • 3:15–4:00 Communication, Language and Literacy with Phoebe Phonics

    Singing, listening and attention games, sharing stories, songs and rhymes.

  • 4:00–4:30 Physical Fitness and Wellbeing with Flexi Flamingo

    Outdoor exploration. Engaging in physical exercise and routines, discussing healthy bodies and nutrition.

  • 4:30–5:00 Communication, Language and Literacy with Phoebe Phonics

    Singing, listening and Attention games, sharing stories, songs and rhymes.

  • 4:30–5:00 Diapering/Toileting/Handwashing

    (Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/ exceeds state requirements needed.)

  • 5:00–5:30 LEAP Curriculum: Twaddler-Teacher facilitated play using learning areas

  • 5:30–6:00 Afternoon Storytime with Phoebe Phonics

  • 6:00–6:30 LEAP Curriculum: Twaddler-Teacher facilitated quiet play using learning areas

  • 6:00–6:30 Greeting families

An All-Inclusive Approach to Enriched Learning

Twaddler enrichments are an extension of our 2-year-old learning curriculum and enhances their learning experience through music, early problem-solving, and movement—all included in your tuition.

Little Musicians

Explore rhythm, beats, and songs that spark creativity and continue to build language, literacy and social skills.

  • Musical instruments to take home
  • Emotional regulation
  • Family showcase at program end

Little Engineers

Hands-on problem-solving activities that build creativity, perseverance, and help them learn to work as a team.

  • Engineering kits to take home
  • Individual and team challenges
  • Family showcase at program end

Little Goal Getters

Early sports play that builds coordination, balance, and motor skills through throwing, catching, kicking, running, and more.

  • Twaddler-specific kits to take home
  • Throw, catch, kick, & balance
  • Weekly progress updates

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Twaddler Program

How does this Twaddler program prepare my child for preschool?

The Learning Experience's Twaddler program for 2-year-olds builds preschool readiness through early communication, social play, and growing independence. Through purposeful activities, movement, and routines, children develop the confidence and foundational skills they'll need to transition smoothly into preschool.

What is your approach to potty training?

Our 2-year-old program includes gentle potty training support that meets each child at their own pace. Teachers guide children through the process, encourage independence, and partner with families to create consistent routines between home and school.

What are the social skills my child will learn?

In our 2-year-old learning program, children practice early social skills like sharing, taking turns, expressing emotions, and participating in group play. Through guided activities and daily routines, they build confidence, empathy, and positive relationships with peers.

What is the teacher-to-child ratio for this age group?

The Learning Experience meets or exceeds all state licensing requirements for teacher-to-child ratios to ensure every 2-year-old and 3-year-old receives individual attention and care. Ratios can vary slightly by state, so families can contact their nearest The Learning Experience center for exact details.

How do Twaddlers differ from Toddlers and Preppers?

Our 2-year-old program bridges the gap between toddler care and preschool. Toddlers focus on early motor and language skills, while Twaddlers develop independence, potty training, and early group cooperation. Preppers then move into more hands-on learning and social readiness to prepare for preschool.

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