Infant Program – 3 months to 18 months

• Infant Room (Cubs) – operating capacity of 9 children

Where we nurture children’s individual development and natural curiosity through exploration and continuity of care.

In the Infant Room:

• An adult to child ratio of 1:3 is always met, with a maximum group size of 9
• The individual needs (eating, sleeping, activity) of each child & family are met, with flexibility
• Smooth transitions into care are supported through dialogue and a written support plan
• We genuinely wish to “know” each child and family, so we are better able to foster a sense of Wellbeing, Belonging, Expression and Engagement
• Continuity of care is supported by a providing a calm, predictable, consistent environment with educators who are consistent, nurturing and communicate with loving and playful intonation
• Children are engaged in many planned and spontaneous learning experiences, based on their interests and development, through play and exploration
• Educators are knowledgeable, observant, reflective, and responsive
• Public Health, Ministry of Education and Halton Region policies, regulations and recommendations are always followed regarding children’s health and safety
• Parents, as partners, are engaged daily in discussion about their child’s activity & development
• Children engage in art, sensory, science, nature, music & movement, language & literacy, math & manipulatives, dramatic play, construction, cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor learning experiences
• Children spend up to 2 hrs per day engaging in outdoor active play (weather permitting)

“Children are competent, capable of complex thinking, curious, and rich in potential.” (How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, 2014)

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT INFANT DEVELOPMENT, CLICK HERE

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE, CLICK HERE

SAMPLE WEEKLY PROGRAM PLAN, CLICK HERE