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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.

"You helped bring our daughter from an immobile, dependent baby to a walking, dancing, loving little girl. Thank you for your love, patience, and joy you took in our daughter! She is a fabulous little Toddler now, in part, because of how you treated her and helped her grow."

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

Photo Blocks

You Will Need:

Photographs of family members and friends, cleaned out small juice boxes, clear contact paper

Directions:

The juice boxes will be used as blocks. Use the contact paper to attach the photographs to the juice boxes.

Tip:

Your child can manipulate and build with these blocks; you can use them as a springboard for conversation. "Who is this person?...What color hair does she have?" Older children can help make the blocks.

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