Yes, I think so! Time out needs to be away from the group with as little distraction as possible. Obviously a safe place still though.

Under 2-2.5, I don't do a typical timeout. I call it a time away. They are removed from the area they caused trouble in, placed where I can see them (in same room), are given a book and told in simple words that what they did is not acceptable. At this age, they don't understand time outs because they are still learning how to behave and what rules are. It's up to us to teach them not discipline yet IMO.