12 Months – 24 Months
Intelligent Ones Toddler Care Program
Loving care where children explore new skills through movement, music, stories, & guided play.
Teacher to Student Ratio
1:6
Our Ratio
1:6
State Ratio
12 Months – 24 Months
Supporting Toddlers Through Every New Step
Our Intelligent Ones toddler care program supports toddlers ages 12-24 months as they discover new movement, language, and independence. With circle time, music, stories, sensory play, guided routines, and a 1:6 teacher-to-toddler ratio, children receive attentive care while building confidence, communication skills, and early friendships.
Designed for Young Toddlers
Classroom Environment
Our Intelligent Ones classroom is designed for children ages 12-24 months as they become more mobile, curious, and independent. Large open floor space with colorful play mats and rugs gives toddlers room to crawl, walk, explore, and participate in circle time while teachers provide attentive guidance and encouragement.
Each child has a personal crib or sleeping mat that is disinfected daily, while toys and diapering areas are sanitized regularly to help maintain a clean environment. With two teachers and a maximum of 12 children, we maintain a 1:6 teacher-student ratio so toddlers receive consistent supervision, individual attention, and plenty of support as they explore their surroundings.
Learning Through Senses, Stories, & Play
FunShine Buttercups Curriculum
Our Intelligent Ones learn through FunShine Buttercups, a theme-based curriculum created for toddlers ages 12-24 months. Through daily routines, hands-on materials, sensory activities, and open-ended questions, children build creativity, early problem-solving, confidence, and growth across language, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Language, Music & Discovery
Songs, stories, outdoor play, simple lessons, and movement fill each day with meaningful discovery. Teachers support communication through sign language, picture cards, vocabulary practice, and animated interaction, helping toddlers develop new skills through warm, trusting relationships.
Faith-Filled Beginnings
Christian stories and age-appropriate materials introduce toddlers to kindness, love, and early character development. During center time, children explore books, toys, and hands-on activities independently, while families receive daily updates on meals, naps, diapering, classroom activities, and special moments.
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Classroom Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:00 | Tabletop: Books, Puzzles, Toys, Arts/Crafts, Numbers, Shapes, Sensory Play |
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Open Centers |
| 8:30 – 8:50 | Breakfast & Clean Up |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Circle Time: Prayer, Daily Basics, Calendar, Bible Story, Fruit of the Spirit |
| 9:20 – 9:50 |
Diapering & Handwashing Funshine Buttercups Creative Art |
| 9:55 – 10:25 | Funshine Buttercups Language and Literacy |
| 10:30 – 10:55 | Outdoor Play |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Handwashing & Lunch Prep |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Lunch |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | Diapering & Nap Prep |
| 12:15 – 2:15 | Nap Time |
| 2:15 – 2:45 | Wake Up Time: Diapering, Tabletop Toys, Handwashing |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | Handwashing & Afternoon Snack |
| 3:00 – 3:15 | Funshine Buttercups Math |
| 3:15 – 3:45 | Outdoor Play |
| 3:45 – 4:05 | Handwashing & Water |
| 4:10 – 4:30 | Funshine Buttercups: Physical, Social/Emotional, Social Studies, Science |
| 4:30 – 5:00 |
Diapering & Handwashing Funshine Buttercups Music and Movement |
| 5:00 – 5:15 |
Floor Activities: Crawl Tunnel Play, Rolling Balls, Hide & Seek Shapes Cognitive Review of ABC/123, Colors/Shapes Activities |
| 5:45 – 6:00 | Table Toys & Dismissal |
Diapering occurs every 2 hours and as needed for each child.
Fueling Bright Beginnings
Our chef prepares nutritious meals onsite with little taste buds and healthy choices in mind. Weekly tuition includes breakfast, lunch, and one snack, with menus thoughtfully balanced across proteins, grains, fruits, and vegetables to keep children nourished and ready for the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Intelligent Ones program is designed for toddlers ages 12–24 months.
We maintain a 1:6 teacher-to-toddler ratio, allowing teachers to provide attentive supervision, loving care, and support throughout the day.
We use FunShine Buttercups, a theme-based curriculum designed for toddlers ages 12-24 months. It supports language, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Toddlers enjoy circle time, music, stories, outdoor play, sensory activities, guided routines, sign language, picture cards, vocabulary practice, and hands-on exploration.
Yes, breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided daily for toddlers in the Intelligent Ones program.
Yes, toddlers have a scheduled rest period. Each child has a personal crib or sleeping mat that is safely disinfected at the end of each day.
Teachers encourage communication through songs, stories, sign language, vocabulary practice, picture cards, and warm teacher interaction throughout the day.
Families receive daily updates with meals, naps, diapering, activities, and special moments from the day.
Teachers sanitize toys and diapering areas regularly throughout the day, including after each use, to help reduce germs and maintain a clean classroom environment.
Toddler Care Designed for Movement, Language, and Discovery
The Intelligent Ones Toddler Care Program at Bright Scholars supports children ages 12-24 months during a season full of movement, curiosity, and rapid development. At this stage, toddlers are learning to crawl, walk, run, communicate, explore, and understand the world around them. Our classroom gives them a safe, nurturing place to practice new skills with loving guidance and consistent routines.
Purposeful Learning for Ages 12-24 Months
Our Intelligent Ones learn through FunShine Buttercups, a theme-based curriculum designed specifically for toddlers. Activities support language, social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative development through songs, stories, sensory exploration, hands-on materials, outdoor play, and open-ended discovery.
Small Ratios for Attentive Toddler Care
With a 1:6 teacher-to-toddler ratio, children receive the supervision and personal attention they need during this active stage. Teachers guide movement, model communication, encourage independence, and help toddlers build confidence while exploring safely in a warm classroom environment.
Building Confidence Through Daily Routines
Toddlers thrive with structure they can count on. Each day includes circle time, music, stories, meals, rest, outdoor play, center time, and guided activities that help children feel secure while learning what comes next. Teachers also support communication through sign language, picture cards, vocabulary practice, songs, and animated interaction.
Faith, Character, and Early Friendships
Bright Scholars introduces age-appropriate Christian materials and Bible stories that help toddlers begin building kindness, love, and character. Children also practice early social skills as they share toys, interact with friends, follow routines, and build trusting relationships with teachers.
Family Communication and Daily Updates
Families receive daily updates with meals, naps, diapering, activities, and special moments from the day. This communication helps parents stay connected while their toddler grows in independence, language, confidence, and curiosity.
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Come see the Intelligent Ones classroom in person and experience how our teachers support toddlers through movement, music, language, routines, and loving care. During your tour, you can explore the classroom, learn about our daily schedule, ask questions, and see how Bright Scholars helps toddlers grow with confidence.
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My daughter has been attending Bright Scholars since she was two years old, and now at four she is in Ms. Hyre’s VPK class. We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about her. My daughter comes home every day excited to share something new she has learned. It brings me so much joy to see her thriving and growing. I know she will be more than ready for kindergarten thanks to Ms. Hyre and the amazing support from the Bright Scholars team. Thank you to the entire Bright Scholars family! We love you all!
Bright Scholars has been a true blessing to my family. As a first time mom who was really worried about sending her kid to daycare when she had to go back to work, this was the best place we could have sent him. They truly make you feel like your child is their family and the teachers are truly amazing. We have been so lucky to have formed so many connections with teachers there. Everyone knows my childs name, even if he has never been in their class and they always make him smile when we walk in. They truly have a passion for children and do everything in their power to ensure your child is treated just the way you would treat them at home. They also do such a wonderful job of catering to your specific child and working with you to ensure you feel comfortable with the care they are receiving.
Making the decision of placing your child into a early learning center is not the easiest and most likely it is a very emotional decision as it was for us. Yet from the first time we stepped foot into Bright Scholars, we knew this would be the place for our little one. The owner and directors are hands on. The chef is always smiling. All the teachers know the kids by name, even if the kid isn’t in their classroom. And in my case, Mrs. Pina and Ms. Estrada have been a blessing to our family. Our little one has learned so much and enjoys her time in school. She talks about her teachers and all that they do. She expresses how much she cares of them. Mrs. Pina and Ms. Estrada even helped with the potty training. Within the second week of enrollment, my kid was potty trained.
The school itself has so many activities and special events where the family can join in.
We are loving our experience at Bright Scholars.
We absolutely love Bright scholars! My daughter has been attending since she was 3 months old and is now almost 4 years old. Not only is the curriculum outstanding but the activities the school plans for the kids and parents makes the learning environment so fun and more than what we could have ever expected. The staff is loving, caring, attentive, and has become like family over the years. It brings our family peace knowing our daughter is the best hands when we are at work. Our daughter truly loves going to school and is excelling so much for her age and we can’t thank Bright Scholars enough for that. Highly recommend this school!!
We have been with Bright Scholars since 2019 and wouldn’t go anywhere else. All 3 of my boys have attended this school. The staff is professional and reliable. The facility is always spotless. I love that they also have cameras in your child’s classroom so you can glance in. I love this school!!!
I have nothing but exceptional things to say about Bright Scholars Academy! My daughter’s morning VPK class with Ms. Gonzalez & Ms. Hernandez was sooo wonderful & instrumental in teaching her things and preparing her for Kindergarten. The methods they use to teach kids has made her love learning & I know she will truly miss her teachers and staff there. I am so happy we chose to put her in Bright Scholars & I love receiving updates throughout the day of her activities and all the cute things being done in the classroom. The teachers are so compassionate & understand with the children and you can see the love they have for their students! Thank you again for taking care of my baby.
