Infant Program
Infant Program
👶 Infant Classroom (6 weeks – 15 months)
Our infant environment is a warm, nurturing space where babies can safely explore the world around them. Following The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos, our educators create a secure attachment with each child and tailor experiences to support their developmental milestones.
- Focus Areas: Responsive caregiving, sensory exploration, gross motor development, early language exposure.
- Daily Routine: Includes tummy time, soft music, interactive stories, and one-on-one engagement.
- Individualized Planning: Teachers observe each infant’s cues and routines to support feeding, sleep, and play in a personalized way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How do you ensure my baby’s individual needs are met?
We follow each infant’s unique feeding, sleeping, and play schedule. Our caregivers observe and respond to cues while documenting daily activities in real-time through the Brightwheel app.
Q2: What is the teacher-to-child ratio in the infant room?
We maintain a low ratio in compliance with DCFS standards—typically 1 teacher for every 4 infants—to ensure personalized attention and safety.
Q3: How do you handle feeding and bottles?
We follow parent instructions exactly. Bottles must be labeled, and we store them in accordance with health and safety regulations. Teachers log feeding times and quantities daily.
Q4: What is your nap schedule like?
Infants nap based on their individual rhythms. We provide cribs labeled for each child, and caregivers rock, soothe, or help infants settle down as needed.
Q5: What types of activities do infants participate in?
Our infants engage in tummy time, sensory play, music, mirror exploration, soft books, and social interaction with teachers and peers to stimulate development.
Q6: How do you support developmental milestones?
Teachers use The Creative Curriculum to plan intentional, age-appropriate experiences that promote growth in physical, cognitive, and emotional development.