We offer an infant program, with an emphasis on providing the nurturing relationships crucial to young children’s development. We follow individual schedules — babies eat, sleep, and play according to their own timetable.
- Eating – Parents may bring in breast milk or formula, in any form. We have a refrigerator in the room to keep frozen breastmilk or prepared bottles. CCCC supports breastfeeding mothers as well; nursing mothers are welcome to visit the classroom and nurse their child at any time. It is helpful for the teacher to know the mother’s anticipated feeding schedule.
- Sleeping – Cribs are available; each child receives his or her own bedding and is encouraged to sleep when tired. Sleep sacks are encouraged (no swaddles or weighted ones). Teachers are accomplished at rocking, singing, and soothing babies to sleep!
- Playing – Our infant rooms have many developmentally appropriate toys, activities and experiences. Children are given the opportunity to explore and exercise and develop their physical, social and language skills. As their age and development allow, babies also participate in special activities such as art, music, and stroller time.