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Toddler Program: The Acorns
Oak Tree Learning Center offers a specially designed Toddler Care program for children aged 18 months to 3 years.
Available at our all our locations, we focus on encouraging curiosity, language development, and building self-awareness and independence through a gentle, routine-based environment.
18 months - 3 years
Teacher-to-child ratio is 1:6 or fewer
Daily outdoor play
D Street and 40th Street San Bernardino & View Park, Los Angeles
All day care
6:30AM - 6PM
Regular updates and in-person collaboration
Find an Oak Tree Toddler Program Near You
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While every Oak Tree center prioritizes the same high standards of care, each has its own magic spark.
Embracing a deep commitment to diversity, View Park embodies inclusivity across every aspect of the school community, from curriculum to family engagement.
Driven by academic excellence and accessibility, D Street offers initiatives such as free tuition through CCTR. Additionally, we set a high bar for quality by requiring all teachers to achieve their professional permits through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Transportation to and from local elementary schools is provided at 4oth Street, who also have a large, student-run community closet called "helping hands". This provides free, gently used clothing, canned foods and household items for families in need.
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Our Three Pillars of Toddler Care
To ensure your child has the support they need to reach their full potential, we focus on three core areas that bridge the gap between emotional comfort and early academic discovery.
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1. A Warm and Loving Space: Feelings and Friendships
As well as helping toddlers feel secure, we focus on helping toddlers understand their big emotions and build healthy relationships.
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We help toddlers to recognize and name their feelings, the first step in making friends with classmates and connecting with teachers.
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We encourage toddlers to be curious. Teachers nurture their natural instinct to ask questions, explore their surroundings, and see the world as a fun place to learn.
2. Active Discovery: Learning by Doing
Our MAE curriculum is all about getting hands-on. We know that for a toddler particularly, "doing" is "learning."
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We chat, sing, and read stories throughout the day. This rapidly builds vocabulary and introduces easy, fun instructions that kickstart critical thinking.
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From learning how to hold a cup to mastering a spoon or baby fork at mealtime, we provide opportunities to practice coordination and motor skills on a daily basis.
3. Family First: Partners in Parenting
For a child to flourish, the family must flourish too. That's why we're committed to a true partnership with you during these critical early years.
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Toddlers love to say, "I can do it!" We cheer on their independent spirit, giving them the time and patient support they need to walk more steadily, wash their hands, and master toilet training at their own pace.
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We handle the logistics - like healthy meals and all-day care - so you can focus on the joy of your family.
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Our Curriculum
Learning by Doing. Thinking by experiencing.
At Oak Tree, we believe that children don’t learn by sitting still, they learn by getting involved.
Our curriculum is built on the MAE framework (Meaningful Assessmentready Experiences), which transforms everyday activities into powerful educational milestones.
Whether it’s baking a pie to understand measurements or planting a garden to explore life cycles, we provide "something to do" that demands "something to think about." It’s a research-backed world where play is purposeful, and every experience is a step toward kindergarten readiness.
Your Welcome to Oak Tree Learning Center
Your experience begins with a private tour and a one-on-one orientation with our Director to discuss your child’s unique developmental stage and any specific caregiving challenges you may be navigating.
Together, we determine a personalized care plan to help your entire family flourish. While we offer digital check-ins for convenience, we prioritize in-person connection through daily interactions and school-wide Monthly Experiences.
At Oak Tree, you are joining a supportive community dedicated to your child’s success from their very first day.
Your Oak Tree Community
Our One-of-a-kind Monthly Experiences
At Oak Tree, we bring community resources directly to you. Our school-wide Monthly Experiences blend educational themes with real-time visits from local partners - like medical providers, dental offices, Black Infant Health services, and local artists.
These events are designed for busy families, typically occurring during pickup hours so you can engage with neighborhood experts and celebrate your child’s community projects - such as food drives or local donations - without any added strain on your schedule.
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Parent Reviews
Laren
View Park Windsor Hills Parent
Karina
D Street Parent