Our Infant program is paced around the needs and unique differences of each child. Our infants have a primary caregiver who focuses their day around the schedule of the babies for whom they care. This care, while meeting the basic needs for food, diapering, and adequate rest, go far beyond that. Each caregiver provides growth and learning through the love of Jesus Christ.
Every moment of a young child’s day offers opportunity for learning. Our teachers catch these moments and help each baby establish trust, discover and feel good about themselves. Daily they tackle motor tasks, realize the power of language, and begin to understand this strange new world from many angles. This includes crawling, being carried, stroller rides, outside play, climbing, bouncing, and rocking. Diaper changing, feeding, and other routines are viewed as vital times for communication, self-discovery, and socialization. Literacy and music play important roles in the Sloth room; stories are read to the children throughout the day, and music is experienced daily in many ways.
Special cleaning practices are used in our infant room. All toys are removed from the play space once mouthed and promptly sterilized. All surfaces are cleaned with a bleach solution daily. Staff wash their hands before and after any diapering, nose wiping, or food service. All those who enter the Sloth room are required to remove their shoes or wear shoe covers.