Bilingual toddler care in Pennsauken, NJ

Our toddler group is for children 18 to 29 months old at Little Light of Love, a registered family child care home in Pennsauken, NJ. Toddlers explore with sensory play, learn words and songs in English and Spanish, and practice naming their feelings. Home pickup and drop-off is available, and we accept CCAP.

The calm corner at Little Light of Love: a sofa with soft cushions, a small table and a rainbow lamp
  • AgesToddlers, 18–29 months
  • HoursMonday to Friday 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM · Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish, all day
  • Where405 N 42nd St, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
  • Type of careRegistered family child care home in New Jersey (sponsoring agency: Camden County Department of Children’s Services)
  • PaymentCCAP accepted
  • TransportationHome pickup and drop-off in Pennsauken and nearby towns

What toddlers do here

  • Sensory play with dough, textures and colors
  • Words and songs in English and Spanish
  • A calm corner and feelings charts to name emotions
  • Play in our backyard, with colorful tunnels, a trampoline and a water table

Feelings, calm and signs

We name feelings out loud with a feelings rug, puppets and charts. When a child is upset we help them breathe, offer the calm corner and give a hug when they need one. We also teach basic sign language (ASL) to all the children, along with English and Spanish.

What families get

  • Meals and diapers logged in our parent app, with photos of the day
  • ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires, reviewed with you in person
  • Home pickup and drop-off in Pennsauken and nearby towns

The first days

It is normal for a child to cry at first. We hug them, sing to them in English and Spanish and stay close until they feel safe.

Safety you can see

  • Teachers certified in CPR and first aid
  • Background checks and fingerprints for all staff
  • Security cameras in the main room and the calm corner
  • Only the adults you list in our parent app can pick up your child
  • Every allergy on file and checked before each meal

Questions families ask

What ages are in the toddler group?

Toddlers are 18 to 29 months old. Younger babies (0–17 months) are in our infant group, and children from 2½ years are in preschool.

Do you use English and Spanish with toddlers?

Yes. Both languages all day, in songs, stories and conversation, and we respect the language spoken at each child’s home.

Is there outdoor play?

Yes. Our backyard has colorful tunnels, a trampoline, a picnic table and a water table.

How much does it cost?

Rates depend on your child’s age and the days you need. Message us at 609 335 8887 (text or WhatsApp) and we will send you the rates.

Do you accept CCAP?

Yes. We accept CCAP, New Jersey’s Child Care Assistance Program. Families also receive a W-10 and receipts for child care tax credits.

How do I join?

Reserve your spot, we have a waitlist: apply with the form on our waitlist page. We call you to go over the schedule, the program and the costs and to answer your questions. To hold your place you pre-enroll with 50% of the registration fee (non-refundable), then you sign the enrollment contract in person and list the adults allowed to pick up your child in our parent app.

Reserve your spot, we have a waitlist.

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