Despite childcare providers' substantial interaction with toddlers, very little is known about providers' perception of toddlers' physical activity (PA) and how to facilitate toddler PA. This qualitative study examines facilitators, barriers, and components of a PA intervention to improve toddlers' PA within the childcare setting. Providers from three childcare centers completed Qualtrics survey and participated in focus group meetings. Semi-structured focus group meetings were recorded, transcribed, and systematically analyzed. Providers viewed PA as essential for toddlers' health. Providers felt that toddlers' classroom behavior, attention span, and basic needs should be considered when engaging toddlers in PA. Providers expressed that a PA intervention targeting toddlers should be non-structured, include music and motor skill-related activities, occur 2-3 days/week, and last 10-30 min. However, structured activities should last < 5 min. This study highlights our understanding of providers' perceptions of PA, challenges they faced in getting toddlers to be active, and intervention components needed improving toddlers' PA.