What is Toddler Care in Long Beach?
Channeling toddler curiosity into creativity through language acquisition activities, motor skill development, and social learning through joyful age-appropriate exploration Serving families in Long Beach and surrounding areas Ages: 2-3 years.
Why choose Caring For Your Children for toddler care in Long Beach?
Caring For Your Children is Licensed & Insured, CPR Certified, Background Checked, 20+ Years Experience. Families choose us for language acquisition activities, motor skill development, curiosity-led exploration, and age-appropriate social play. As we say: “We raise your children like they are our own.”
What to expect at Caring For Your Children in Long Beach
The toddler room follows a predictable daily rhythm: arrival and free play circle time a morning activity outdoor gross motor time lunch nap afternoon activity and pickup. Families receive a daily activity sheet noting what their child ate nap duration and skills practiced. The first week uses a shortened settling-in schedule if needed with the full-day schedule beginning once the child is comfortable separating at drop-off.
What sets us apart
- Language acquisition activities. CFYC toddler curriculum includes narrated daily routines circle time with call-and-response songs and structured vocabulary expansion using picture books selected for the 24-to-36-month developmental range. Staff log newly observed words each week. Families with speech development concerns receive a written observation summary and where indicated a referral to LBUSD Early Intervention services for a no-cost developmental screening.
- Motor skill development. Fine motor activities rotate weekly in the toddler room: playdough manipulation bead threading on thick cord finger painting and large-knob puzzle assembly. Gross motor time includes a daily 20-minute outdoor session on CFYC age-fenced yard with climbing structures sized for children 2 to 3 years old. Staff document motor progress in the monthly milestone summary.
- Curiosity-led exploration. Each week the toddler room introduces a new sensory station: water table with measuring cups kinetic sand light-table tracing or a texture discovery box. Children rotate through freely. Staff track which stations each child engages with and flag consistent avoidance that may indicate sensory preferences or developmental considerations worth discussing with the family.
- Age-appropriate social play. Parallel play transitions to early collaborative play between ages 2 and 3. CFYC staff facilitate turn-taking games sharing routines and simple cooperative builds in small groups of two or three children. Conflict resolution at this age uses narration and redirection rather than timeout consistent with developmentally appropriate practice for 2- to 3-year-olds.
Is CFYC Toddler Care in Long Beach potty training friendly?
Yes. CFYC staff actively support toilet training readiness from 24 months when families confirm readiness. The toddler room schedules routine potty trips every 90 minutes. Staff use the same language cues the family uses at home and log each trip in the daily report. Pull-ups are welcome; underwear is also supported once daytime readiness is confirmed by both family and.
What language development support does CFYC provide for toddlers?
CFYC daily toddler curriculum includes vocabulary expansion activities narrated caregiving routines and structured circle time with picture books and call-and-response songs. Staff log new words observed each week. Families with speech development concerns receive a written observation summary and where indicated a referral to LBUSD Early Intervention services for a no-cost developmental screening.
How does CFYC handle toddler tantrums and big emotions?
CFYC staff use co-regulation: a calm adult presence name the feeling then offer a simple choice to redirect. The toddler room has a designated calm-down corner with soft seating and sensory items. Staff complete a brief incident note for any extended episode and share it with the family at pickup along with suggested home strategies consistent with what worked in.
Credentials
- Licensed & Insured
- CPR Certified
- Background Checked
- 20+ Years Experience
Ages served: 2-3 years
Call: (562) 496-1141
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Last updated: 2026-08-27