Growing In Confidence
With Structure, Freedom,
Potty Training, & Play-Based Learning
Early Preschool in Layton, UT | Ages 2 to 3 Years
Expert Guidance For This Crucial Stage
The window between ages two and three is a vital time. Language is exploding. Friendships are forming. Independence is pushing at every boundary. At Kid’s First Childcare Center in Layton, Utah, our Early Preschool program meets children right in the middle of it all, giving them the structure, freedom, and expert guidance they need to grow.
Part-time and full-time care options are available to work with your family's schedule.
Potty Training Support Built Into the Program
The most common questions we hear from parents of 2-year-olds are about potty training. You don’t have to figure it out alone, and your child doesn’t need to be potty-trained to enroll in this class. Our Early Preschool teachers guide your child through bathroom routines, celebrate progress, and reinforce the independence and hygiene habits that make the process stick.
A Weekly Curriculum That Follows Your Child's Interests
We don’t use a rigid, predetermined curriculum in our Early Preschool classroom. Instead, our teachers build lesson plans each week based on what children in the class are most curious about. If the group is fascinated by bugs one week and construction trucks the next, the curriculum follows that lead. This child-directed approach ensures that every activity has real meaning.
What learning domains does the Early Preschool curriculum cover?
Language and literacy through daily storytime, circle time conversations, and teacher-led dialogue
Early math and science through sensory play, sorting activities, and nature exploration
Fine motor development through arts and crafts, puzzles, bead threading, and sensory bins
Gross motor skills through outdoor play, movement activities, and structured physical games
Social-emotional development through guided peer interaction and Love and Logic practices
Creative expression through music, dramatic play, and open-ended art experiences
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.”
– Kay Redfield Jamison
Sensory Play Powers Brain Development
When children use their hands, ears, eyes, and bodies to explore materials, they are building new neural connections, developing motor control, expanding vocabulary, and practicing scientific thinking all at once. Our sensory activities range from water and sand play to playdough, slime, and nature materials.
What are the benefits of sensory play for 2 and 3-year-olds?
Builds new brain connections that support language, math, and problem-solving
Develops fine and gross motor skills through tactile and physical engagement
Supports language acquisition as children describe what they see, feel, and discover
Encourages curiosity and early scientific thinking through cause-and-effect exploration
Calms the nervous system, helping children regulate their energy and emotions
Learning Centers Invite Free Exploration
Our Early Preschool classroom is organized around themed learning centers that are always accessible. Teachers use intentional questions, language modeling, and gentle extension of skills as children choose from:
- Blocks Center: early engineering, spatial reasoning, and collaborative building
- Dramatic Play: role play, empathy, and storytelling
- Music Center: rhythm, self-expression, and phonological awareness
- Reading Nook: book engagement, listening comprehension, and print awareness
- Art Station: creativity, fine motor precision, and self-expression
Love & Logic Builds Social-Emotional Skills for Life
Two and three-year-olds are still figuring out how to navigate friendships, frustration, and the gap between what they want and what is possible. Our teachers use the Love and Logic framework to help children build self-regulation, empathy, and communication skills. These are skills that will carry your child forward through every stage of development.
Nature-Based Adventures Expand Learning
Early Preschoolers get messy in the mud kitchen, explore our garden, splash in the water play zones, run in the open grass fields, and climb age-appropriate structures. Outdoor learning at this age builds physical strength, deepens curiosity, and provides children with a healthy outlet to let off steam.
Healthy Meals and Snacks Included for Your Convenience
Our on-site cook serves a fresh, allergy-aware breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack daily, so you have less to pack. Meals are made from whole ingredients and meet state nutrition guidelines. Our center holds a 5-star Top Star nutrition rating from the state of Utah.
Stay Involved With Updates on Your Parent App
Our easy-to-use parent app keeps you connected to your child’s day in real time. Receive photos, activity logs, meal updates, and nap information on your phone throughout the day. Send your child’s teacher a direct message whenever you need to.
Frequently Asked Questions About Early Preschool
Does my child need to be potty-trained to enroll in Early Preschool?
No. Potty training support is an active part of our Early Preschool program. Our teachers work with your child and with you to make the process as smooth as possible.
How are lesson plans created in Early Preschool?
Teachers build new lesson plans each week based on the interests and developmental needs of the children currently in the classroom. We follow the children’s leads rather than a scripted, predetermined curriculum.
What is the age range for Early Preschool at Kid's First?
Our Early Preschool program serves children ages 2 through 3.
Is part-time care available?
Yes. Part-time enrollment is available for Early Preschoolers.
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