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Uncle Sam's Federal Child Care Center

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Our Infant Program

An exceptional place for your baby to thrive

Our space is built for babies on the move: look for bright mirrors, warm rugs, sensory tables, great books, and baskets filled with soft, natural materials. There are musical instruments, toys for pretend play, safe equipment, and outdoor places to explore. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that our stringent safety, security, and cleanliness standards meet or exceed all state and local guidelines.

Even these youngest of children are encouraged to learn about their world through our individualized curriculum that invites exploration, celebrates each important milestone, and supports the transition from the sensory motor world of infancy to the increasingly social and self-directed world of toddlers.

What Parents are Saying

Our greatest advocates are also our closest friends.

"The infant teachers have been wonderful with my son. You can really tell that they care about each baby in the room, and go above and beyond their job We very much appreciate all of the care and nurturing that you have given to our child The days that she spends with you all have been vital to her growing independence and sense of self, and we can't thank you enough. It is very comforting to know that she is in such great hands! "

Our Curriculum Components

The building blocks to balanced education.

  • Language Works Listening to stories or classical music, one-on-one spoken interaction with caregiver.
  • Math Counts Counting through books, poetry, and songs.
  • Science Rocks Bubble blowing, interacting with nature through walks and outdoor exploration.
  • ArtSmart Finger (or feet) painting, experiences with textiles.
  • Our World Rich connections — via smiles and hugs — with the center community.
  • Well Aware Soft safe places that encourage rolling over, pulling up, crawling, and safely exploring.

Learning at Home

Objects in a Row Classification Game

You Will Need:

A variety of small found objects (shells, acorns, corks, bottle caps, etc.), poster board and a ruler to draw 6, 9, 12, or 15 squares

Directions:

Create two game boards by drawing squares on the poster board. Place sets of the same objects in the squares, in a row. Give your child the second game board and identical items and ask him/her to duplicate what you did. Take turns creating sets and classifying objects

Tip:

With younger children, start with six squares (two sets of three objects). Take turns, or take the lead from your child as he/she might invent new games using the objects.

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