Toddler Care in Ennis, TX: First Words, First Friends, No-Pressure Potty Training
ABC Early Learning Academy provides toddler care in Ennis, TX for children 12 months to 2 years, open 6 AM to 7 PM weekdays. Toddlers get circle time, hands-on learning centers, two outdoor sessions a day, three meals cooked on-site, and positive potty training that never holds a child back a class.
What does a toddler's day look like?
Toddlers thrive on a predictable rhythm. Teachers adjust timing to the group, but the flow of the day stays the same.
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Morning Room, 6:00 to 8:00 AM
Early arrivals play together before heading to their own classroom for breakfast.
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Circle time
Songs about numbers, the alphabet, days of the week, and months of the year.
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Learning centers and lessons
Art, sensory play, blocks, books, and dramatic play build language, fine motor skills, and first friendships.
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Outdoor play
At least two supervised outdoor sessions every day, weather permitting.
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Hot lunch, then rest
Lunch is cooked on-site. At rest time no child is forced to sleep; non-sleepers get a quiet toy or book after the first half.
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Snack, play, and pickup by 7:00 PM
Afternoon snack, small groups, and free play until you arrive.
What are the toddler ratios?
| Young Toddlers (12 – 18 months) | 1:5 |
| Older Toddlers (18 – 24 months) | 1:9 |
| Two-Year-Olds | 1:11 |
We meet or exceed the Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards.
How much is toddler care?
1 year – 18 months: $190 per week when paid on Monday ($225 published rate).
18 months – 2 years: call (972) 884-0222 for the current rate.
One-time $150 enrollment fee. Refer a new student and get 50% off your first week. CCS enrollment help is available; ask us about current CCS status.
What should I pack for toddler care?
Label everything with your child's name. Meals and snacks are provided, so no lunchbox needed.
- Pull-Ups and wipes
- 3 pairs of underwear (only if potty training or potty trained)
- Sippy cup, labeled
- Blanket for nap
- 3 extra clothing sets, labeled, in a bag
- Outdoor gear for the season (jacket, hat, gloves)
- Extra pair of shoes
- Sunscreen, labeled
- Any medication in its original packaging, labeled
When is a toddler potty trained?
We consider a child potty trained when they can take off and put on their clothes, use the toilet, wipe, flush, and wash their hands without help. Until then, teachers use positive encouragement, never force, and partner with you on the routine.
Guidance in every room follows the Conscious Discipline approach, and screen time is capped at 45 minutes a week, educational only.
Questions parents ask about toddler care
How does potty training work in the toddler room?
ABC Early Learning Academy uses positive encouragement for potty training and never forces a child to use the toilet. We work with your routine at home, and no toddler is ever held back from moving up a class because they aren't potty trained yet. Send three pairs of underwear once training starts.
What are the toddler ratios at ABC Early Learning Academy?
Ratios follow Texas HHSC Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, which we aim to exceed: 1:5 for young toddlers 12 to 18 months, 1:9 for older toddlers 18 to 24 months, and 1:11 for two-year-olds. Parents are welcome to visit the classroom anytime after checking in at the front office.
Do toddlers have to nap at daycare?
Every child has daily rest time on their own mat, but no toddler is forced to sleep. Teachers may pat backs or sit nearby during the first half of rest. Children who don't fall asleep then get a quiet toy or book. Send a labeled blanket for nap time.
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