Potty Training at Precious Angels and How We Support Your Child
At Precious Angels Learning Center, we see potty training as a developmental journey that should be approached with patience, consistency, and a lot of encouragement. Like learning to walk or talk, toilet training happens when a child is ready, not when we decide they should be. That’s why our approach is gentle, individualized, and rooted in understanding what each child needs to feel confident and successful.
Whether you’re just starting to think about potty training or your child is showing signs they’re ready, here’s what to expect from our process and how we partner with families every step of the way.
A Readiness-Based Approach
Potty training at Precious Angels begins in the Monkey Room and Elephant Room, typically around age two. But it’s not about hitting a specific birthday but recognizing signs of readiness. We look for cues like:
Telling us when they’ve gone or are about to go
Showing interest in the potty or watching others
Disliking a wet or soiled diaper
Staying dry for longer periods
Understanding the purpose of the toilet
Children don’t need to check every box, but these signals help us determine when they’re likely to succeed.
Tip for Parents: If your child is showing signs of readiness, consider holding off during big life transitions like moving or welcoming a new sibling. Timing matters!
No Pressure, No Punishment
We invite children to sit on the training potty during diaper changes, but there’s never any pressure to try. If they decline, we simply change their diaper or pull-up and move on with the day. If they do use the potty, they earn a small, age-appropriate candy treat as positive reinforcement.
And because accidents are a normal part of the process, we approach them with understanding. There’s no shame, no punishment, just encouragement to keep trying when they’re ready.
Potty Training Across Classrooms
As children move through our programs, potty routines grow with them:
Monkey Room and Elephant Room: Diapers, pull-ups, or underwear, with optional potty time and rewards
Kangaroo Room: Focus on toilet use (not training potties)
Owl Academy: Exclusive toilet use; no training potties
We do not require children to be fully potty-trained to move up rooms. Our goal is to meet each child where they are developmentally while encouraging consistent habits at their own pace.
The Power of Consistency
Consistency between home and school is one of the most important pieces of successful potty training. If your child is wearing underwear at Precious Angels, we ask that they wear underwear at home as well. If consistency isn’t quite there yet, we’ll stick with diapers or pull-ups until routines align.
To help your child feel confident, we ask families to send daily:
5 pairs of underwear
5 pairs of pants or shorts
5 pairs of socks
1 extra pair of shoes
Pro Parent Tip: Skip onesies once your child is in the Monkey or Elephant Room. Two-piece outfits make it easier for them to practice independence!
Communication & Progress
Potty training is a team effort; we’re here to keep you in the loop. You’ll see notes in your Daily Connect app about diaper changes, potty attempts, and successful potty use. You’re also welcome to let us know how things went at home, whether they used the toilet in the morning or just gave it a try.
We’ll also set a time frame with each family to monitor progress. If things aren’t clicking after that period, no worries. We will pause and try again later, no judgment, just patience.
Personalizing the Experience
While we offer a small treat in the Monkey or Elephant Room, families are welcome to send in their own labeled rewards if they’d like us to use something specific. The same goes for children in the Kangaroo Room. Just let us know what works for your child, and we’ll help keep things consistent.
A Positive Milestone
Potty training is a big milestone, and we’re honored to support your child through it. From quiet encouragement to joyful celebrations, our goal is to help every child feel capable, comfortable, and proud of their progress, on their own timeline.
Do you have questions or want to talk through your child’s potty journey? We’re here to help! Let’s work together to make this transition smooth, positive, and stress-free for both you and your little one.
