Your toddler is ready to discover the world — and KALE is built for exactly this stage. Language, movement, independence, and wonder, guided by caring educators every single day.
The toddler years are one of the most explosive periods of human development. Between 16 and 24 months, children go from first words to full sentences, from wobbly steps to confident running — and KALE's Toddler Services room is built around every one of those leaps.
With a 1:5 teacher-to-toddler ratio, our educators have the time and space to follow each child's individual pace — supporting language, motor skills, social development, and early curiosity with warmth and intention every day.
Our toddler classroom is a carefully prepared environment — low shelves with rotating hands-on materials, movement spaces, sensory stations, books, music, and outdoor play — all designed to say YES to your toddler's natural drive to explore.
KALE's toddler program is designed around the science of early childhood development — not babysitting.
Songs, stories, conversations, and vocabulary-rich routines — our educators talk WITH toddlers all day long to build language fast.
Running, climbing, jumping, and dancing — daily outdoor play and movement breaks support physical development and regulation.
Puzzles, playdough, painting, pouring, and building — hands-on activities that build the small motor skills needed for writing later.
Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack every day through the USDA CACFP program — at no extra charge. Nutritious, age-appropriate meals.
Real-time photos, meal logs, nap times, diaper changes, and milestone notes sent straight to your phone throughout the day.
Daily music, rhythm, and movement activities that build coordination, memory, and early math and language foundations.
Learning to share, wait, express feelings, and connect with peers — the emotional intelligence skills that matter most.
Extended hours built for working parents, healthcare workers, military families, and shift workers across Chesterfield County VA.
CCAP, VCAP, military assistance, and employer benefits accepted. Many families pay $0. Quality toddler care for every income.
Arrival, free play, breakfast, morning songs & greeting circle
Learning centers, sensory play, art, outdoor play & snack
Lunch, hand washing routine, rest/nap time & quiet activities
Wake up, snack, outdoor play, stories, music & dismissal
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Toddler Services · Ages 16–24 Months
KALE accepts multiple subsidy programs so every toddler in North Chesterfield, Midlothian, Glen Allen, Henrico, and Richmond VA gets the care they deserve.
Come see our toddler classroom in person. Watch the environment in action, meet our educators, and ask every question. We respond within 24 hours.
Prefer to book instantly? Schedule a tour online or call 804-877-8785