Our Toddler Daycare program at Kids’ Work Chicago Riverview serves children between 15 and 23 months of age. The classroom environment is one of both responsive care from our compassionate teachers and immersive activities that allow young ones to learn and grow..
Flexibility is critical when raising young children and balancing a career, and our operating hours make pickups and drop-offs convenient for you and your toddler. Operating hours run from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Enrollment options range from full time (Monday-Friday) to part time (2, 3, or 4 days/week). Children who are enrolled in our toddler daycare in Chicago program will have more schedule structure than infants, but with enough flexibility to adapt to individual children and their needs.
Quality caregivers can make a significant difference in your young one’s education. They take time to bond with your toddler and connect to ensure a trusting and meaningful relationship. Teachers use the Experience Curriuclul to incorporate dailyhe activities our caregivers plan that enable children to learn essential skills in a fun and hands on way.
Activities include circle time (which incorporates stories, music and social-emotional learning,) age-appropriate art projects, and sensory and manipulative activities (promoting exploration and problem-solving skills). Our daily routine also includes playtime in our indoor gross motor play (to develop movement and balance,) outdoor play in our private playground, and stroller walks in our beautiful Chicago neighborhood.
We take pride in the variety of enrichment programs we offer at Kids’ Work Chicago Riverview. Children will learn sign language for increased communication at our daycare center and at home. Weekly Spanish lessons and a WeeGroove Music class are also included in the enrollmentenrolment cost.
Healthy food goes a long way for a child’s wellness and gives parents peace of mind when dropping their toddler off at daycare. Children in our toddler daycare program will enjoy balanced, age-appropriate meals through Healthy Organic Kids catering service, which provides a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack.
Our staff keeps a daily chart that tracks important movements like naps, meals and diaper changes. Families are also provided essentials such as diapers, wipes, ointment, lotion, and sunscreen at no extra cost.
Being able to entrust your young one to a quality daycare center provides the clarity and peace of mind to tackle tasks and build your career. Using the Brightwheel app, our caregivers will provide live updates, activity logs, and photos of your young one, enhancing communication with parents.
Our facilities feature locked exterior doors, video monitoring, and a KISI entry system that is accessible only to authorized staff and parents.
The Kids’ Work Chicago Riverview toddler program is NIPSA-accredited, showcasing our commitment to safety, an excellent staff, and a high-quality curriculum.
Check out more details on how we incorporate the Experience Early Learning Assessment and Curriculum System in our classrooms!
Toddlers at Kids’ Work follow a consistent daily schedule designed to create predictability and support growth. Mornings include free play, circle time with toddler sign language, and an organic breakfast snack, followed by curriculum activities, outdoor or indoor gross motor play, and weekly Spanish and Wee Groove music classes. After lunch, afternoons include sensory exploration, open-ended art, and play prompts.
Kids’ Work offers full-time and part-time enrollment for toddlers, with options for four, three, or two days per week. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm with flexible drop-off and pick-up. A half-day morning program is also available from 7:30am to 12:30pm, including breakfast, lunch, and a full morning of curriculum and play.