A Safe, Nurturing, and Educational Environment
Toddler’s University provides nurturing childcare and early learning experiences designed to support children’s growth, development, and confidence.
Two Locations, One Commitment to Your Child
Toddler’s University provides nurturing childcare and early learning experiences at two New Orleans locations, giving families the flexibility to choose the setting that best fits their needs.
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Our Vision:
Educating and nourishing young future leaders of the world.
Our Mission:
Safely provide high quality childcare to children birth to age 5 in a welcoming and language-rich environment. Our qualified staff encourage and support children and their families to improve their quality of learning and life.
Our Values:
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About Us
Toddler’s University has been enriching young minds since 2008 through nurturing childcare, structured routines, and age-appropriate curriculum designed to support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Our program encourages healthy habits, meaningful relationships, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Through nutritious meals, physical activity, structured routines, and engaging learning experiences, we provide children with a safe and supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
We believe every stage of development matters. From infants through preschool, our programs provide safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences designed to meet children where they are and help them grow.
We value the partnership between families and educators and strive to create an inclusive community where every child feels valued, respected, and supported.
Meet Our Founder
Tiffany M. Spears, M.Ed. is an educator, entrepreneur, speaker, wife, mother, and advocate for high-quality early childhood education.
With more than 25 years of experience, she founded Toddlers University in 2008 with four children, including her infant son. Today, Toddlers University has grown into two nationally accredited, 4-star early learning centers.
Tiffany holds degrees in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, and Educational Counseling. She is passionate about developing educators, strengthening leadership, supporting families, and elevating the early childhood profession.
Grounded in faith, perseverance, and excellence, Tiffany is committed to impacting lives, strengthening communities, and building a lasting legacy through early childhood education.
Life at Toddler's University
Take a look inside our classrooms, activities, and community experiences that make Toddler's University a welcoming place for children to learn, grow, and build meaningful connections.
Our Programs
Toddler’s University provides care and early learning experiences for children from birth through age 5, with programs designed to support children at each stage of early development.
Infant Care
6 WEEKS - 12 MONTHS
Toddler’s University provides warm, responsive infant care in a safe, nurturing environment where babies can build secure relationships, explore through sensory and motor activities, and develop early communication skills. Individualized feeding, sleeping, and care routines support each child’s needs, with ongoing communication with families.
Young Toddlers
12 - 24 MONTHS
Nurturing young toddler care that supports growing mobility, communication, independence, and social-emotional development. Children explore through movement, sensory activities, music, and play while practicing early social skills, classroom routines, and self-help skills with warm, responsive guidance.
Toddler Care
2 YEARS OLD
Engaging toddler care that supports language, early learning, social-emotional development, and growing independence. Children learn through stories, music, movement, creative and imaginative play, and hands-on activities while developing early concepts, following directions, practicing self-help skills, and receiving toilet-learning support in partnership with families.
Preschool
3 YEARS OLD
Purposeful preschool care that builds early literacy, math, communication, and social-emotional skills through teacher-guided learning, hands-on activities, and purposeful play. Children develop confidence and independence through creative exploration, problem-solving, classroom routines, and both small-group and individualized learning experiences.
Pre-K
4 - 5 YEARS OLD
Focused Pre-Kindergarten care that prepares children for a confident transition to kindergarten through early literacy, math, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Children build independence, leadership, and positive peer relationships through structured learning, creative exploration, meaningful play, and ongoing support.
Across each program, children experience intentional teaching, hands-on learning, language-rich interactions, social-emotional development, purposeful play, and daily routines that build independence and confidence.
Our daily routine includes opportunities for arrival, breakfast, circle time, center-based learning, outdoor play, lunch, rest, snack, learning review, and dismissal. Activities and routines are adapted to support children's developmental needs and age group.
Frog Street Curriculum
Toddler’s University uses Frog Street Curriculum as its instructional roadmap for children from birth through age 5. Frog Street is a comprehensive, research-based early childhood curriculum that provides teachers with structured lesson plans, activities, materials, routines, and teaching strategies.
The curriculum helps our teachers intentionally plan what children learn, how they learn, and how learning is incorporated throughout the daily schedule.
Why Families Choose Toddler’s University
Experienced Team
Our teachers and administrative staff are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for every child.
National Accreditation
Toddler’s University is accredited by the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), reflecting our commitment to high-quality childcare and early learning.
Special Needs Support
We work alongside families to connect children with speech, physical, behavioral, and other therapeutic services when needed.
Family Engagement
We encourage parent involvement through orientation, communication, family events, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and home-to-school partnerships.
Outdoor Play
Children enjoy outdoor play twice daily to encourage physical development, exploration, and social interaction.
Nutritious Meals
Through the USDA Food Program, children receive nutritious breakfast, lunch, and a daily snack.
Health Screenings
We help facilitate vision and hearing screenings in order to identify concerns early and support children's overall well-being.
We're always interested in connecting with passionate individuals who want to make a positive impact in the lives of young children. If you're interested in becoming part of the Toddler's University team, we'd love to hear from you.
Registration & Enrollment
Our enrollment process helps families learn more about Toddler’s University, explore program availability, and complete the requirements needed to join our community.
Toddler’s University welcomes private-pay families as well as families participating in eligible publicly funded childcare programs, including CCAP, ECEF, City Seats, and other available early childhood funding options.
Ready to Experience Toddler’s University?
Schedule a visit to tour our classrooms, meet our team, and experience our learning environment firsthand. Families who enroll following their visit will receive a complimentary Toddler’s University T-shirt while supplies last.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are open Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
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Toddler’s University provides childcare and early learning programs for children from birth through age 5.
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We use Frog Street Curriculum for children from birth through age 5. Frog Street is a comprehensive, research-based early childhood curriculum designed to support intentional teaching and developmentally appropriate learning.
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Yes. Children receive breakfast, lunch, and a daily snack through the USDA Food Program.
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Toddler’s University takes student allergies seriously. Children with a known allergy may begin care once we receive and approve a doctor’s note or other medical documentation clearly identifying the allergy.
If the allergy requires a food, beverage, formula, or other substitution, the documentation must also clearly state the appropriate alternative or accommodation, when applicable.
Before your child begins care:
Submit all required allergy documentation.
Ensure the documentation clearly identifies the allergy and any required substitutions or accommodations.
Allow our team to review and approve the documentation before your child begins care so we can safely prepare for their needs.
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Yes. Families may call our main office to schedule a tour.
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Yes. Toddler’s University accepts eligible publicly funded childcare programs, including CCAP and other available early childhood funding options.
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Families can contact us to learn about current availability, schedule a tour, and begin the enrollment process. Our team will guide you through the required application, enrollment documents, and next steps.
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At Toddler’s University, we are more than childcare—we are an early learning community committed to educating and nourishing young future leaders. Our nationally accredited program combines intentional teaching, research-based curriculum, nurturing relationships, and high-quality learning experiences to support the whole child.
We partner with families, invest in our educators, and maintain high standards of excellence and accountability. We don’t simply care for children; we build strong foundations for their future.
Get In Touch
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in scheduling a tour, learning more about our programs and opportunities, or discussing your child's individual needs, our team is here to answer your questions and help you find the right fit for your family.
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For additional inquiries, please reach out to us directly by email.
