Toddler Care Program: Ages 18-33 Months
Communication
Thoughtful and outstanding communication is essential to a family’s experience in our toddler care program. Expect face-to-face interactions with your child’s teachers every day. Families are invited to stay connected to their child’s daily activities via the Procare Connect app.
Early Childhood Curriculum
Our toddler care program provides play opportunities to encourage each child’s sense of discovery. Our teachers carefully craft lessons and follow daily routines to support children in navigating social-emotional experiences, as well as the basic principles of language, math, and science. Toddlers grow, learn, and investigate the world through play.
The Very Best Start
Unique to Kinderberry Hill, our lower teacher-child ratio of 1:6 and small group size of just 12, allows teachers to meet the individual needs of each child and foster their overall learning. This small community is the perfect place for eager, energetic toddlers to explore and be curious about the world around them.
The Kinderberry Experience
Schedule A Tour
We currently offer both in-person and virtual tours at our Minnesota childcare centers, including locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, Roseville, and Woodbury. Click here to schedule a tour at a school near you!
Visit Us
The only way to fully appreciate the advantages of Kinderberry Hill is to come see for yourself. We welcome the opportunity to meet your family, share our programs, and introduce you to our Kinderberry community.
Enroll
A completed application and payment of the registration fee (non-refundable) secures your admission to Kinderberry Hill. Once a start date is confirmed, we will be in contact with you regarding visits to the classroom and enrollment paperwork.
What to Expect in the Infant Classroom
- Loving and caring teachers who are committed to providing the highest level of childcare.
- High level of Communication. The toddler care program provides families with a detailed daily update which explains the events of your child’s day.
- The use of Sign Language continues in the toddler classroom.
- Toddlers begin Family-Style dining and use all utensils, as well as open cups.
- Toddlers participate in Enrichment Programs (i.e., music, Fit Kids, Spanish).
- Toddlers begin developing their self-help skills by learning to dress, wash their hands, brush their teeth, and feed themselves independently.
- Toddlers spend more time outdoors and honing their Large-Motor Skills.
Toddler Classroom Environment
Designed to be warm and engaging, our toddler rooms provide a language-rich, home-like environment with areas for children to be curious, energetic, and eager learners. Art, sensory, blocks, language, manipulatives, and dramatic play areas are all richly enhanced with unique and beautiful loose-parts materials, encouraging open-ended play. Endless opportunities are provided as toddlers explore the world around them.
Through thoughtful observation, our teachers intentionally plan activities to support children to move to the next developmental level. Activities are integrated across all domains of toddler development: physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. These experiences foster self-awareness, develop self-esteem, and transform everyday routines into playful and meaningful learning moments.
I never imagined I would find a child care setting quite as special as Kinderberry Hill. In one short year, my toddler twins have grown and developed many skills. I have found a place that I feel 100 percent confident my twins will be loved and cared for.
Childcare Supplies
The following supplies are provided:
• Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Personal care items, including diapers and wipes.
• Sunscreen.
• Art supplies.
Daily Childcare
- Teachers dedicated to the development of trust,
security, and emotional growth through prompt,
tender, and responsive care. - Partnership with families in toilet training.
Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum designed to encourage each child’s
growing need for independence and emerging sense of self. - Lesson plans created to enhance and stimulate
development. - Daily reading aloud to all children.
• Sign language incorporated into the curriculum. - On-site field trips and special guests.
- Assessment profiles used to identify developmentally
appropriate learning objectives for each child. - STEAM Wonder Lab enrichment class which
includes age appropriate studies that delve deeper into
science, technology, engineering, art, and math. - Spanish Wonder Lab enrichment class which includes age-appropriate introduction to the Spanish language.
Communication
- Daily individualized reports on each child’s activities via our family communication app.
- Semiannual parent-teacher conferences.
The Benefits of an Outdoor Classroom
Kinderberry Hill’s Nature Explore certified outdoor classrooms offer an ideal setting for child development, supporting early childhood development through hands-on exploration and discovery in nature. These outdoor spaces encourage physical activity, creativity, and cognitive growth, allowing children to engage in open-ended play and problem-solving. By incorporating nature-based experiences into the curriculum, Kinderberry Hill fosters essential skills like social interaction, curiosity, and emotional resilience.
What You Can Expect at Kinderberry Hill:
- Expect to see Familiar Faces and the same teachers every day who understand the unique needs of toddler care.
- Expect a Safe and Secure Environment monitored by an on-site school nurse to ensure your toddler’s well-being.
- Expect your toddler to feel loved by and bonded to their caregivers.
- Expect to develop a partnership with your child’s teacher, working together to support your child’s growth and early childhood development.
- Expect to use our teachers as a resource for questions you may have regarding your toddler and their development.
- Expect biannual comprehensive child progress assessment conferences.
My family loves the staff at Kinderberry Hill Woodbury. We were picky about where we would send our daughter for care. We picked the best place, with the best people. The amount of love staff pour into these kids each day is AMAZING! We are always treated like family and I hope staff can feel our love for them as well.
A Toddler's Day at Kinderberry Hill
Welcome to Toddlers! Each day is thoughtfully planned and enriched for the ever-changing specific interests of the children. Our teachers are attentive and responsive, engaging in back and forth interactions to help toddlers build a strong foundation for learning and play in a trusting, safe and welcoming environment.
Transitioning from the Toddler Care Program
Transitioning from the toddler care program to the preschool program at Kinderberry Hill is a thoughtfully guided process that ensures a smooth and comforting experience for both children and their families. As a dedicated childcare provider, Kinderberry Hill supports children as they grow and develop new skills, gradually introducing them to a more structured environment tailored to their evolving needs. This transition is marked by increased opportunities for exploration, social interaction, and the development of independence, all within a nurturing and supportive setting. Teachers work closely with families to ensure that each child’s unique needs are met, making the move to the next program a positive and enriching experience.
Nature explore certified outdoor classrooms
Kinderberry Hill’s outdoor classrooms are Nature Explore certified, providing a unique, hands-on learning environment that is thoughtfully designed to connect children with nature, enhancing their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
Small Group Sizes
At Kinderberry Hill, small group sizes ensure personalized attention and tailored learning experiences for each child. This approach fosters strong relationships, supports individual growth, and creates a nurturing environment where every child can thrive in their early childhood education.
Chef-Prepared, Nutritious Meals
Our schools are equipped with a full-service kitchen, and meals are cooked on-site by our school chef. Our school chefs are trained in USDA guidelines and food safety. Additionally, our school chefs follow allergy restrictions for those children who have been diagnosed with food allergies.
STEAM WonderLab
Our STEAM Wonder Lab provides a dynamic, hands-on learning experience that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. This innovative approach enhances cognitive development, stimulates creativity and problem-solving skills, preparing children for future success while making learning engaging and fun.
On-site School Nurse
Unique to Kinderberry Hill, each of our schools has an on-site school nurse. Our nurse leads our health and wellness efforts, provides first aid, and monitors food allergies, medications, dietary restrictions, and health conditions throughout the school.
Spanish WonderLab
Our Spanish Wonder Lab blends play with learning, offering interactive activities and cultural exploration that build Spanish skills and global awareness, setting the stage for lifelong bilingualism.
Expert Educators in Early Learning
Kinderberry Hill educators must meet high standards with advanced certifications and ongoing training. They implement evidence-based practices, create individualized learning plans, and maintain a nurturing, inclusive environment for each child’s early childhood education.
Sign Language
Our sign language program introduces children to communication through expressive gestures, enhancing their ability to connect and understand each other. This inclusive approach supports language development and builds valuable skills for all learners.
Daily Communication
Kinderberry Hill is committed to daily communication with families, ensuring they stay informed about their child’s progress and experiences via our family communication app. Through real-time updates, photos, and messages, we keep parents connected to their child’s development and milestones.
Biannual Assessments
Kinderberry Hill utilizes Teaching Strategies Gold to evaluate children’s growth and early childhood development. In addition, pre-kindergarteners participate in executive-function assessments. Our early educators continuously assess learning objectives to foster academic, executive function, and social-emotional development and growth.
Community
Kinderberry Hill offers opportunities to come together as a classroom and as a school community throughout the year for gatherings, celebrations, parent-teacher conferences, and family education.
