Toddler Care
For ages 1-3 years
Our toddler classrooms are designed to support learning, discovery, and growth, helping your child build independence and self-help skills to prepare for all that comes next. Expert teachers encourage hands-on exploration and create personalized experiences for your toddler that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Come visit and see Bright Horizons® for yourself.
Our Toddler Program
The teachers are loving, caring, and well trained. They understand every child individually and encourage them to explore their unique interests. Above all, we feel our toddler is safe at Bright Horizons — seeing how happy she is, we feel confident that she’s well cared for, which gives us peace of mind while we’re at work.
”“The teachers do a wonderful job of welcoming my child each day and providing updates. They demonstrate care for my child that goes above and beyond — the extra effort and attention are noticed and appreciated.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
A typical day in our toddler program follows a predictable routine that helps children feel confident and ready to explore. Toddlers enjoy warm welcomes, hands-on learning centers, sensory play, outdoor time, small‑group experiences, child-centered mealtimes, rest times, and one‑on‑one moments with teachers. Each part of the day supports independence, curiosity, and early learning for ages 1-3.
To learn more about what a day in out toddler program looks like, schedule a tour at a Bright Horizons center near you.
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Classroom transitions are thoughtfully planned and supported. Children gradually meet new teachers, visit their new classroom, and adjust to new routines at their own pace. Moving from infant to toddler care, or from toddler care to preschool, builds on familiar relationships and introduces new learning opportunities.
For more details on program and classroom transitions, schedule a tour at a Bright Horizons center near you.
Bright Horizons centers do offer year-round toddler care, providing consistent routines and learning experiences throughout the entire year. Families can also take advantage of flexible scheduling options to support part-time care needs or schedule changes.
To explore year-round availability, schedule a tour at a Bright Horizons center near you.
Health and safety is a top priority at Bright Horizons and plays an important role in our everyday routines. All centers follow state licensing requirements and maintain center-specific protocols for wellness, cleaning, and classroom practices. Teachers are trained to implement these consistently, and we partner with families to document and manage allergies and individualized needs.
For full details, please see our Health & Safety information page.
Sensory and outdoor learning happen every day in our toddler program. Children explore textures, colors, sounds, water, sand, and nature based materials both indoors and out, and dedicated daily outdoor time also supports movement, physical development, and discovery. These experiences nurture curiosity and help toddlers make sense of the world around them.
To learn more about sensory and outdoor activities, schedule a tour at a center near you.
How does Bright Horizons partner with families to support potty training?
Answer: We partner closely with families to create a consistent toilet learning plan based on each child’s cues and readiness. Teachers provide gentle guidance, encourage independence, maintain routines from home, and celebrate progress along the way.
To learn more about potty‑training support, schedule a tour at a Bright Horizons center near you.