Exploration, Laughter, & Play

Learning Social Skills & Making New Discoveries Every Day

Exploration, Laughter, & Play

Learning Social Skills & Making New Discoveries Every Day

Toddlers | 17 months - 2 years | Serving Newport News and Virginia Beach, VA

Your Child Explores Daily Lesson Plans & Fun Monthly Themes

Toddlers are little explorers, constantly discovering themselves and the world around them. With daily STREAMin 3® lesson plans, we keep up with your child’s endless curiosity. These plans feature a variety of sensory materials to spark enthusiastic, hands-on learning every day.

Young boy sitting at a table and focusing on stacking colorful textured blocks.
Smiling toddler sitting at the top of a blue playground slide.

Spanish Incorporated Into Our Everyday Activities

Being bilingual boosts brain power and sets your child up for future economic success. We integrate Spanish into our daily activities, opening doors and preparing your child to thrive in today’s competitive world.

Movement, Yoga, & Dance Keep Your Child Active & Healthy

Wobblers and toddlers are busy mastering gross motor skills as they learn to walk, run, jump, and climb. Your child will enjoy active play indoors and outdoors every day. And our daily morning exercise sessions feature movement, dance, and yoga!

Young girl in a blue t-shirt riding a green snail-shaped spring rider toy.
Teacher with red hair helping a young girl assemble a tower of colorful gear toys.

Learning Through Connection Not Correction with Conscious Discipline®

Our teachers are mindful that toddler-aged children are learning to self-regulate, and on occasion, this can be overwhelming for them. Frustrations and tantrums are bound to happen at this age, yet through modern Conscious Discipline® techniques, our teachers lovingly guide your child through difficult moments with empathy and understanding.

Nightly Cleaning Ensures Cleanliness & Hygiene

Our learning spaces stay neat and tidy with help from both teachers and children throughout the day. Cleaning up after play and activities is part of our daily routine. Plus, a cleaning service comes in every weeknight to ensure the classrooms are spotless and ready for learning the next day.

Child dressed in a white chef's coat and hat playing in a wooden toy kitchen.
Young girl in a patterned shirt sitting at a table and eating a healthy muffin.

Nutritious, Wholesome Meals & Snacks At No Extra Cost

Our peanut-free food program boasts nutritious and wholesome meals. We prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks on site each day to ensure freshness. The food we serve includes fresh fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains, providing the fuel your child needs for a long day of play and learning.

Exciting Outings, Excursions, & In-House Visitors

Your toddler will love the exciting visitors at First Discovery Children’s Academy! Community members share their crafts and knowledge, creating memorable experiences for the kids. We’ve hosted storytellers, African drummers, and our all-time favorite—a petting zoo!

Young boy in a gray t-shirt reaching out to pet a small black and white goat on the grass.
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