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Infant Program

The infant program is designed to provide a warm, predictable environment that is safe and secure for the infants, while promoting growth and development of the whole child. It is structured to promote relationships of trust and attachment between caregivers and babies, and to provide individualized care consistent with each child’s home. Each child’s uniqueness is respected.

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Minimum Age
Maximum Age
State Ratio
EC3 Ratio
Weekly Rate
1.5 months
1.5 years
1:4
1:4
$337
Minimum Age
1.5 months
Maximum Age
1.5 years
State Ratio
1:4
EC3 Ratio
1:4
Weekly Rate
$337
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Primary Caregivers

Each infant is assigned to a "primary caregiver." A primary caregiver is a full-time infant teacher who is responsible for individual children's care. While all the teachers that care for the children work to form effective relationships with the children and families, having a primary caregiver provides the teacher and family with the opportunity to create a special bond that results in strong communication.

Daily Experiences
Daily experiences are individualized to stimulate and challenge each baby's physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development. Specific activities are planned for each child and integrated into the daily routine in the following areas:

Fine Motor Skills

Large Motor Skills

Sensory and Perceptual Development

Language Skills (including some ASL)

Self-exploration

Outdoor Infant Playground

Social Experiences and Development

Cognitive Development

Individualized Daily Schedules

Since each individual baby grows at a different rate and will have different needs, the schedules of the babies remain very flexible and constantly changing. Our highly trained staff members understand and appreciate this and therefore work to meet the needs of each individual child.

Infant feedings are a special time in which the child and their caregiver can create a strong bond. Other activities such as diapering and dressing are opportunities to encourage development and interaction. Outdoor experiences provide outlets for curiosity and excitement.

infant with a toy in a playroom
infant trying to stand in a playroom

By engaging infants through age-appropriate activities in a nurturing and stimulating environment, our expert caregivers are equipped to support your baby’s growth, learning, and well-being — setting a solid foundation for their development.