INFANT / WADDLER

Our Infant and Waddler Program is designed to enrich, nurture, and respect every baby in our care. Our teachers are there to encourage and enhance every aspect of an infant’s development and growth. Typically, infants are moved into our Waddler area once they are walking steadily on their feet, feeding themselves, and napping once per day.

The Infant and Waddler Program has a teacher to child ratio of 1 to 4.

The daily activities are designed with a tender, loving philosophy. We provide a rich sensory environment in our infant/waddler classrooms including music – an important tool in speech and language development. As well as recorded music, the infants are sung to, coddled, held and played with throughout the day. These are our highest priorities for your child. Our certified teachers and teacher's assistants also teach infants simple sign language to help them communicate their needs and minimize frustration.

Children are held frequently and spend both individual and group time with staff. Babies move frequently throughout the day from being held, sitting in a highchair, swinging, to floor play time. Daily activities include:

  • One-on-one quiet time
  • Naps
  • Feedings
  • Tummy time
  • Crawl time
  • Bouncy swing and stroller time
  • Music time
  • Small group discovery
  • Large group activities
  • Large muscle repetitive activities
  • Introduction to fine motor activities

As infants grow older, push toys and other age appropriate toys are provided to encourage standing and walking. Outdoor playtime is another important part of our child care program. The children enjoy time outside every day, weather permitting. Special activities include parenting workshops, holiday activities, Art Shows - to display your child's art, and more!

You will receive an electronic chart daily through the ProCare app that includes all important details: sleeping, diaper changes, feeding, etc. + notes, daily activities, and photos/videos.