Contact & Location Info for 345 Adams Street Daycare
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hear From Downtown Brooklyn Toddler Parents
Visited this location with my family earlier today. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The daycare was state of the art and very clean. We were very impressed and look forward to sending our child here next month. It’s a nicest location.
Vladimir Masen
Wonderful daycare! My daughter went from being at home for two years to starting this wonderful daycare program and loving it. The teachers are kind, caring, and genuinely invested in the children. I’ve seen incredible growth in my daughter over the past year. We are so happy to be part of the Little Scholars family!
Sierra Watkins
Little Scholars is a gift. Our girls beg to go every morning, which says everything. The teachers are incredible at finding creative new ways to teach and play while keeping safety first. Walking away knowing my kids are genuinely happy, cared for, and growing in such a positive environment is priceless. We feel so lucky and so grateful every single day!
Larry Lang
Why Downtown Brooklyn Families Choose Little Scholars for Their Toddlers
The toddler years are loud, wonderful, and full of firsts. First words, first best friends, first attempts at independence. At Little Scholars Adams Street, we make sure every one of those firsts happens in the best possible environment.
Here is what Downtown Brooklyn families value most:
- Play-based learning every day. Every activity is purposeful. Language, movement, creativity, and social skills all develop through play because that is what works best for this age.
- Small classes with real relationships. 8 to 10 toddlers per class, 2 teachers. Your child is known, noticed, and nurtured every day.
- Three hot meals and two snacks daily. Breakfast, lunch, supper, and two snacks, all freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced for active toddlers.
- Daily Brightwheel updates. Photos, videos, and activity reports are sent to your phone throughout the day. You will never miss a moment.
- Year-round, flexible enrollment. Start at any point in the year. No waiting lists tied to a September calendar.
- Vouchers accepted. ACS and HRA vouchers are welcome at our Adams Street center.
Our toddler program is designed for how toddlers actually learn: through movement, play, exploration, and connection with caring adults. Our teachers bring energy, patience, and genuine passion to every single day.
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What Your Toddler Discovers Every Day at Little Scholars Adams Street
Words, Songs, and Stories All Day Long
Language explodes during the toddler years. Our teachers fuel that growth with songs, read-alouds, rhymes, and rich conversations from the first moment of the day to the last. Children build vocabulary fast, and the results show up at home almost immediately.
Curious Minds Get to Explore
Stacking, sorting, filling, emptying. These simple activities are how toddlers learn to think. Our Adams Street classroom is filled with materials that invite curiosity and challenge little minds in just the right way, never too easy, never too frustrating.
Bodies That Move, Build, and Create
Toddlers need to move. A lot. Daily active play builds gross motor skills like running, jumping, and climbing. Fine motor activities like drawing, threading, and shaping with clay build the hand control that children will need for writing later on.
First Friendships in a Safe Space
For many toddlers, Adams Street is where they meet their very first friends. Our teachers guide the process, modeling how to share, take turns, and care for others. These are skills that matter for the rest of their lives, and it all starts here.
Independence That Builds Real Confidence
Choosing an activity, serving themselves a snack, and putting on their shoes. Each small act of independence builds something much bigger: the belief that they can do things on their own. Our teachers encourage this every day, with warmth and without rushing.
Ready for What Comes Next
Our toddler curriculum is intentionally designed to connect with the preschool program at the same center. By the time your child is ready to move up, the faces, routines, and environment will already feel familiar. The transition is smooth because we plan for it from day one.
Inside Our Downtown Brooklyn Daycare Center
Reserve Your Toddler's Spot at 345 Adams Street
About Our Toddler Program in Downtown Brooklyn
Our toddler program at 345 Adams Street is designed for children aged 1 to 2 years old, from 12 to 24 months. It runs year-round with flexible enrollment, so you can start whenever the time is right.
We use the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum, a research-based program built specifically for this age. It focuses on language development, cognitive growth, physical coordination, and emerging social skills through discovery and play. Our teachers know this curriculum deeply and bring it to life every day at our Brooklyn center.
The Principles That Shape Our Toddler Program
Our Adams Street toddler program is built on a clear set of beliefs about how young children grow best.
Play is the work of childhood.
Every game, every mess, every experiment is a learning opportunity. We do not separate fun from development. At Little Scholars, they are the same thing.
Routine creates freedom.
Toddlers feel safest when they know what comes next. Our daily schedule is warm and consistent, giving children the security they need to take risks, try new things, and stretch their abilities.
Every child moves at their own speed.
We never compare children or push milestones. Our role is to support each toddler's individual journey with patience, encouragement, and genuine interest in who they are becoming.
Brooklyn families deserve full transparency.
Polina and Yulia lead a team that communicates openly with every family. If something happens, you hear about it. If your child has a great day, you hear about that too.
Peek Inside Our Downtown Brooklyn Toddler Room
Want to see the space before you visit? Take a virtual tour of our Adams Street toddler classroom. Explore the play areas, the learning corners, and the environment your toddler will call their second home.
Find Our Toddler Daycare in Downtown Brooklyn
We are at 345 Adams Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Convenient for families in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions: Toddler Daycare in Downtown Brooklyn
What age is the toddler program for?
Our toddler program is for children aged 1 to 2 years old, from 12 to 24 months. When your child turns 2 and is ready for more structure, they move up into our preschool program right here at Adams Street.
Is potty training required before starting?
No. Potty training is not a requirement. Our team partners with families to support the process in a positive and pressure-free way when the time is right for your child.
What does a typical toddler day look like?
Every day includes group activities, free exploration, movement time, meals, and rest periods. We follow the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum, so every activity has a developmental purpose. You will see it all through Brightwheel updates sent throughout the day.
What meals does my toddler receive?
Toddlers receive three hot meals: breakfast, lunch, and supper, plus two snacks daily. All meals are freshly prepared and designed to support the nutritional needs of active, growing toddlers.
How do you handle big emotions and difficult behavior?
Our teachers use positive guidance at all times. We redirect, model, and coach rather than discipline. Toddlers are learning to manage their emotions for the first time, and every challenging moment is treated as a teaching opportunity, with patience and warmth.
Can we start at any time of year?
Yes. Our toddler program is open for enrollment year-round. There is no fixed September start. The minimum enrollment period is one month. Reach out to Polina or Yulia directly to check current availability.