Our Babyroom has a very warm, affectionate staff that will provide all the physical contact and stimulation necessary for your baby to develop all his/her senses appropriately.
Eight weeks to 12 months
At eight weeks the brain of your baby is still making new connections. Stimulation of vision, hearing and tact is crucial during this period. Physical contact is very important.
Speech, music and reading are some of the daily activities incorporated to each baby’s routine during circle time as they provide great stimulation and excitement to the babies.
At this initial stage babies follow their own routine; they sleep, play, are fed and changed according to their own time clock or as instructed by the parent(s).
- Provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment.
- To care for infants in a warm, affectionate way that lets each child know that he/she is a special person, including the physical affection and cuddling that is so important at this stage of development.
- To meet each child’s physical need completely.
- To implement strict sanitation procedures that are adhered to faithfully.
- To provide opportunities for exploring, learning and social interaction through the use of their eyes, ears, fingers, sense of taste and smell.
- To care for children in small groups to prevent over stimulation and disorder and to provide opportunities for one to one interaction between children and staff.
- To provide opportunity for the use of motor skills.
- To establish an observation system in which notes on children are kept.
- To be supportive of parents encouraging involvement, encouraging open and honest communication while using tact and discretion. To establish and maintain strong parent/staff relationships.
- To develop staff potential through proper supervision. Making expectations clear and following through to see that they are met. Utilizing staff input and abilities to improve the program and the care offered.
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