Best Toddler Daycares in Wilmington, NC

3-Year-Olds

At Ivybrook Academy, we celebrate the natural curiosity and energy of three-year-olds by providing an environment that fosters exploration, creativity, and foundational learning. Our half-day program is thoughtfully crafted to balance academic growth with imaginative play, empowering your child to build confidence and develop critical skills during this transformative stage of early childhood.

2-Year-Olds

At Ivybrook Academy, we understand that the age of two is a time of wonder and rapid growth. Our half-day program is thoughtfully designed to nurture your child’s natural curiosity, support their developmental milestones, and foster a love for learning. Through hands-on activities, interactive play, and a compassionate environment, we guide your child on their journey of exploration and self-discovery.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Twos

This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

Full of energy and curiosity, our toddlers learn through everyday routines. The beginnings of independence, friendships, and skills-building are on full display, so our educators focus such inquisitiveness toward learning early language, math, science and other key building blocks. Prices are subject to change.

Preschool

ELCs’ preschool program encourages these animated, imaginative three- to five-year-olds to think, connect, explore, question and learn well. This includes solving problems, resolving conflicts, playing cooperatively and developing independence. Prices are subject to change.

Toddlers

Full of energy and curiosity, our toddlers learn through everyday routines. The beginnings of independence, friendships, and skills-building are on full display, so our educators focus such inquisitiveness toward learning early language, math, science and other key building blocks. Prices are subject to change.

Preschool

ELCs’ preschool program encourages these animated, imaginative three- to five-year-olds to think, connect, explore, question and learn well. This includes solving problems, resolving conflicts, playing cooperatively and developing independence. Prices are subject to change.

Toddler Program

In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.

Preschool Pathways

Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.

Toddler Program

In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.

Toddler Program

In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.

Smart Steps Toddler Program

We channel the natural curiosity of toddlers into a higher level of understanding through experiences with blocks, music, creative play and more - all promoting positive social interaction and language acquisition!

Ready-2-Learn Two-Year-Old Program

Our curriculum for children in the toddlers and twos class fosters the critical relationship building that occurs at this age, supporting intellectual and social development. Teachers emphasize daily routines and social interaction through family-style meals and other small group activities.

Smart Steps Toddler Program

We channel the natural curiosity of toddlers into a higher level of understanding through experiences with blocks, music, creative play and more - all promoting positive social interaction and language acquisition!

Ready-2-Learn Two-Year-Old Program

Our curriculum for children in the toddlers and twos class fosters the critical relationship building that occurs at this age, supporting intellectual and social development. Teachers emphasize daily routines and social interaction through family-style meals and other small group activities.

Toddlers

In the Toddler program, our toddlers experience the love and support needed for secure attachments and an environment designed for exploring, growing, and learning. Teachers share enjoyment as each toddler learns new things or tries a new activity, building the foundation for lifelong learning.

Early Learners (2-3 Years Old)

In the Early Learners program, students experience relationship-based care in an educational environment designed for exploring, growing, and learning. Children participate in whole group, small group, and learning through play activities daily to support development across all areas.

Early Learners (2-3 Years Old)

Palmetto Preschool’s Early Learners program encourages curiosity and independence through hands-on play, language development, and social learning. Teachers guide children as they explore, build friendships, and strengthen the skills that prepare them for preschool success.

Toddlers

Palmetto Preschool’s Toddler Program nurtures curiosity, independence, and early language through play-based learning, music, movement, and hands-on exploration. Our caring teachers guide toddlers as they build confidence, social skills, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

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Toddlers

From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!

Step-Up Early Preschool

Being two is a special time in life. Your child wants to exert independence, but still needs to know there’s a caring adult who has their back. Our early preschool teachers balance these needs in our Step-Up Early Preschool Program by providing a more structured environment that offers room for exploration, learning and fun. Our early preschool program responds to your child’s natural curiosity and assists during this important transition from toddlerhood to preschool.

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Toddler Program

Our Toddler Program is specifically tailored to the needs of your busy toddler. We lovingly nurture your child through important early milestones, from “self-help” learning skills such as hand washing and putting away their toys, to socializing and forming first friendships.

Flexible Care

With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.

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Toddler Care - Discovering Me

Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.

Preschool - I Can Do It

Our I Can Do It program inspires your child to discover their own sense of creativity, independence, and critical thinking skills in an environment filled with opportunities to grow and explore. Children’s accomplishments drive them to develop a life-long love of learning that starts right here.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Twos

This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Smart Steps Toddler Program

We channel the natural curiosity of toddlers into a higher level of understanding through experiences with blocks, music, creative play and more - all promoting positive social interaction and language acquisition!

Ready-2-Learn Two-Year-Old Program

Our curriculum for children in the toddlers and twos class fosters the critical relationship building that occurs at this age, supporting intellectual and social development. Teachers emphasize daily routines and social interaction through family-style meals and other small group activities.

Ready-2-Learn Two-Year-Old Program

Our curriculum for children in the toddlers and twos class fosters the critical relationship building that occurs at this age, supporting intellectual and social development. Teachers emphasize daily routines and social interaction through family-style meals and other small group activities.

Smart Steps Toddler Program

We channel the natural curiosity of toddlers into a higher level of understanding through experiences with blocks, music, creative play and more - all promoting positive social interaction and language acquisition!

Ready-2-Learn Two-Year-Old Program

Our curriculum for children in the toddlers and twos class fosters the critical relationship building that occurs at this age, supporting intellectual and social development. Teachers emphasize daily routines and social interaction through family-style meals and other small group activities.

Smart Steps Toddler Program

We channel the natural curiosity of toddlers into a higher level of understanding through experiences with blocks, music, creative play and more - all promoting positive social interaction and language acquisition!

Ready-2-Learn Two-Year-Old Program

Our curriculum for children in the toddlers and twos class fosters the critical relationship building that occurs at this age, supporting intellectual and social development. Teachers emphasize daily routines and social interaction through family-style meals and other small group activities.

Smart Steps Toddler Program

We channel the natural curiosity of toddlers into a higher level of understanding through experiences with blocks, music, creative play and more - all promoting positive social interaction and language acquisition!

Toddlers

From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!

Step-Up Early Preschool

Being two is a special time in life. Your child wants to exert independence, but still needs to know there’s a caring adult who has their back. Our early preschool teachers balance these needs in our Step-Up Early Preschool Program by providing a more structured environment that offers room for exploration, learning and fun. Our early preschool program responds to your child’s natural curiosity and assists during this important transition from toddlerhood to preschool.

Toddler Program

Our toddler program offers a lively and nurturing environment where your child can explore, create, and learn through hands-on activities. Toddlers engage in sensory play, build language skills during circle time, and express themselves through art, all while developing important social skills like empathy and cooperation. With plenty of opportunities for creative exploration, problem-solving, and group play, your child will build confidence and friendships in a fun, loving atmosphere.

Twos Program

Our toddler program offers a lively and nurturing environment where your child can explore, create, and learn through hands-on activities. Toddlers engage in sensory play, build language skills during circle time, and express themselves through art, all while developing important social skills like empathy and cooperation. With plenty of opportunities for creative exploration, problem-solving, and group play, your child will build confidence and friendships in a fun, loving atmosphere.

Twos Program

Our toddler program offers a lively and nurturing environment where your child can explore, create, and learn through hands-on activities. Toddlers engage in sensory play, build language skills during circle time, and express themselves through art, all while developing important social skills like empathy and cooperation. With plenty of opportunities for creative exploration, problem-solving, and group play, your child will build confidence and friendships in a fun, loving atmosphere.

Preschool

Our preschool program sparks curiosity and confidence through joyful, hands-on learning. Each week, our teachers design engaging lesson plans that inspire children to explore the world around them, whether through a nature project in the garden or a fun science experiment. With a child-centered approach, we support the development of key academic skills like math, science, reading, and writing, all while fostering social and emotional growth through play. Preschoolers build friendships, solve problems, and develop independence in a secure, nurturing environment.

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Toddler Care - Discovering Me

Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.

Early Preschool - Exploring My World

The Exploring My World program nurtures your child's growing individuality through days filled with interactive learning and group activities. Kiddie Academy provides a safe, supportive environment for your 2-year-old to explore, experiment, imagine, and interact with their peers and educators.

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