Teachers are CPR
and
First Aid certified
Infant Program
Philosophy
Your baby is a remarkable little person, constantly growing, learning and changing. Nurturing teachers delight in your child's development and provide endless opportunities for learning and discovery in a safe, secure, healthy environment. Non crawlers are protected from crawling or walking babies.
We work with your baby to build foundations that encourage a lifelong love of learning. Soft, comfortable play spaces and safe, interesting toys encourage exploration and discovery. This facilitates large motor skill development, like rolling over, sitting up and crawling. In addition to cuddling and rocking, teacher-child interactions include games that develop reaching, grasping and tracking skills. Story-time and books spark the beginnings of literacy.
The centerpiece of AFR childcare's infant program is social contact: We only enroll 2 infants to one caregiver , because we believe the social emotional needs of each infant is paramount at this age. We support, love and nurture your baby. Plenty of cuddling, rocking, cooing and comforting takes place each day. They are responded to quickly; their cues are read and acted upon without delay. All this human contact encourages babies to communicate and helps them develop the self-confidence to explore their environment. Diapering, feeding and play time occur according to your infant's individual needs and schedule. Your child naps in a personal crib with security items you provide from home, like a favorite blanket . In addition, you advise the staff on daily routines. At the end of every day we provide detailed activity notes about your baby's day.
Our infant room is monitored by closed-circuit security cameras, viewable only by parents in the entrance hallway. Cupboards are locked for safety, outlets are either covered or out of children's reach. Extensive sanitation procedures include the required use of indoor shoes or socks, toy sanitation, and regularly laundered bedding, washcloths and bibs. Diapering takes place in a separate area, with table liners changed after every use. Staff members wear gloves and use wipes that we provide and diapers that you provide. The bathroom room sink allows for frequent hand washing.
A Parents request that their children's photo not be posted on our website will be honored.
Newborns
Sample of Signing Curriculum Not our actual children or teachers.
