Toddler Daycare in Irving, TX
The Toddler room is where children discover what they can do on their own. Montessori practical life and a language-rich environment — designed for the stage when toddlers are most eager to explore.
What makes our Toddler room different
This is the stage when children want to do everything themselves. We build the environment — and the patience — to let them.
Montessori Practical Life
Pouring, spooning, buttoning, zipping, sweeping — real tasks that build fine motor skills, concentration, and the deep satisfaction of doing things for yourself.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
This UK-origin framework guides how we support emotional regulation, peer relationships, and self-awareness — foundations that carry through school.
Independence in Action
Toddlers learn by watching and by doing. Every day brings small chances to try something themselves — and we let them, patiently.
Language-Rich All Day
Vocabulary explodes between 18 months and 3 years. We narrate, read, sing, and converse constantly — treating language as a curriculum thread, not a circle-time activity.
Calm, Prepared Environment
Materials at child height. Low shelves. Clear boundaries. Everything in the Toddler room is set up so children can make choices independently — without needing an adult to hand them something.
5 Days a Week
7:00am–6:00pm, Monday through Friday, every week. Consistency matters even more at the toddler stage — we're here when you need us.
A typical day in the Toddler room
Structure gives toddlers security. Freedom within that structure builds confidence. Every day balances both.
Times are approximate. The Toddler room follows a predictable rhythm rather than a rigid clock.
Children arrive and move freely to shelves and materials they choose. Morning greeting rituals help toddlers transition from home to school smoothly.
Pouring, transferring, folding, and real-world tasks on trays. Children work at their own pace, repeat as many times as they like, and return materials when done.
Songs, stories, and group conversation. Vocabulary introduced in context. Every transition is a language opportunity — we narrate, we name, we engage.
Children serve themselves where possible, wipe their own faces, and help clear up. These aren't shortcuts — they're real Montessori practical life in action.
Nap or quiet rest for those who need it. Outdoor time daily when weather allows — gross motor movement, social play, and fresh air.
Afternoon free choice, then pickup. Your guide shares highlights from the day — what your child worked on, new words, moments worth knowing.
Everything you need to know
The practical details parents ask about before booking a tour.
Children typically join from our Infant room or at 18 months. Transition to Preschool happens around age 3 based on readiness.
5 days a week, Monday to Friday, every week of the year except major holidays.
2750 Ranch Trail, Valley Ranch. Near 635/LBJ and MacArthur Blvd. Easy access from Las Colinas and Coppell.
We work with families on potty training — coordinating approach between home and school so your toddler gets consistent signals in both places.
The early foundations of Roots 360°: Montessori practical life and exploration, alongside EYFS whole-child development. Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines become a focus as children move into preschool.
Book a visit, meet your team, see the Toddler room in action — then enroll.
Ready to see the Toddler room?
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