Infants

The Infant Program is guided by our full understanding that the first three years of life are critical for the healthy, full development of a child’s brain and his or her physical and psychological capabilities. The foundation of our approach is respect, nurturing and ensuring individual attention for babies and toddlers.

Language & Literacy

• early attempts at speaking
• learn to understand a variety of words by listening, observing, and engaging
• use sounds and gestures to express needs, wants, and interests
• listen to books read aloud; begin to page through books

Social & Emotional Development

• form an attachment to familiar adults
• begin to inquire and interact with other children
• express emotions through sounds, facial expressions, and movements
• develop sense of self by recognizing self in a mirror

Physical Development

• work on physical milestones like rolling over, scooting and crawling
• coordinate hand movements to begin reaching for and  grasping objects
• cooperate with care routines like getting dressed and washing hands
• show an interest in eating and trying new foods

Cognitive Development

• begin to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar things
• use the five senses to explore and observe their surroundings
• develop object permanence
• perform actions to gain a response