Infant Program

Welcome to the world, new friend! We strive to provide the best beginning for the babies of the families that have chosen childcare. Our infant classrooms foster an environment of safety, comfort, and security. In classrooms filled with nurturing teachers, sensory discoveries, and new friends, we help babies thrive through age-appropriate and individualized interactions.

We partner with you to develop an approach that is consistent with your family’s routine to ease the transition from home to school. During waking hours, infants are offered both individual and group lessons to stimulate brain development and build core skills essential to self-discovery and empathy.

The Infant program is designed to promote development and learning through play and age appropriate activities. Activities focus on developing social interaction skills, cooperation with others, recognition of self and others, and language development. When your infant is in our care, we are committed to providing a nurturing and caring environment that meets your needs and the needs of your child. As your infant grows and changes – which happens on a daily basis at this stage – we make changes, too, so development and learning unfolds naturally.

Our program is designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment where your baby can thrive and grow from a bundle of joy to a bundle of curiosity. With our emphasis on creating a loving, healthy, and safe place for your child to feel secure, your baby’s primary caregiver is a nurturing child development professional who is responsible for your baby’s prime times: those critical one-to-one moments of caring, play, and communication.

Naptime

Children in our infant program sleep in cribs that meet the standard for the Dept. of Consumer Protection. We put babies to sleep on their backs under 12 months of age, and no blankets are allowed in the crib. Sleep sacks are recommended. No other items can be used in the crib except for a pacifier.  The staff supervises children resting and/or napping by sound and sight at all times.  We will try to follow the routine you have established for you child.

Breastfeeding

If you would like to breast feed, please acclimate your infant to bottle feeding prior to enrollment.  If you’d like to come and breast feed your child, we welcome you, just let us know what you need an we will do our best.  Breast milk should be provided in ready to feed bottles.  Any bottles of breast milk brought in must be labeled and dated and will be discarded after 48 hours.  Any items not dated must be taken home at the end of the day.

Food

You are required by State regulations to supply all food and drink for your infant, including morning snack(s), lunch, and afternoon snack(s).  All food needs to be packed in containers that are clearly labeled and have cold paks or a thermos. (NO GLASS PLEASE)  If your infant is on formula, please send in unopened, sealed canisters of powder which will be prepared by staff and then heated in a bottle warmer.  Portions not consumed after an hour will be discarded.  Staff will give bottles by holding infants, and bottles will not be propped for feeding. State law also does not allow children to walk around with a bottle or a sippy cup.  Please offer new foods to your infant several times at home to avoid any food related sensitivity.

Outdoor Time

The Infant children and staff go for daily walks or outdoor play as long as the temperature and weather permits.  Please send in appropriate outdoor gear for them each day.

Clothing

Please provide at least two complete changes of clothing.  Disposable diapers and 3 packs of wipes are to be provided by you each month.