One month – 1 year
Our
Infant program is for children aged one month through 1 year. We promote an atmosphere that strengthens their fine motor, creativity, musical and sensory skills. Our children learn through play and exploration. Infants spend time exploring independently, with staff, and through group activities.
INNER FORCE TOTS provides baby food and whole milk, but parents may also supply the center with formula or breast milk in labeled bottles for your infant. All of our children are provided with a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack each day. Each infant follows their own feeding schedule and transitions to a scheduled dining time once past the age of one year.
During nap times, our staff make routine visual checks of the children and follows our Sleep Policy to maintain safe resting each time they sleep. Cribs are provided for each infant by Inner Force Tots. Parents provide bedding, diapers, diapering creams, and baby wipes. Your child’s naps, meals, diaper changes, interests, activities, and other observations are also documented every day on the chart. Communication with our parents is essential for the care of our infants. If any additional instructions for the day are required parents are asked to provide that information on the daily infant chart as well as if there is anything that was noteworthy about their child’s night.
Infant groups are unique in all Early Childhood Education groups. Infants develop and, and we must adapt to an infant’s developmental needs quickly.
Infant groups are unique in all Early Childhood Education groups. Infants develop and, and we must adapt to an infant’s developmental needs quickly.
Our teachers possess precise knowledge of:
- How infants develop along a continuum
- Health and Safety best practices
- So how best to communicate with parents about their growing child
It is our philosophy that providing adequate care for an infant goes beyond addressing physical needs. Our goal is to provide an environment that is nurturing and intellectually stimulating to the infants in our care. All our infants engage in daily activities that promote motor skills and cognitive development.
Our infant classes engage in daily routines that help young infants feel secure with their environments. Our infant schedules address each infant’s physical and developmental needs. We allow adequate tie for infants to engage routines such as:
- Hellos and goodbyes
- Diapering and toileting
- Eating and mealtimes
- Sleeping and nap-time
- Dressing
In ad
dition to providing routine care, we plan experiences that promote children’s development and learning through sensory stimulation. These experiences include:
- Playing with toys
- Enjoying stories and books
- Connecting with music and movement
- Creating art
- Tasting food and developing their palate
- Exploring various textures and fabrics
- Exploring the outdoors
Our program is equipped with staff and amenities to help your infant feel safe and secure. All infant rooms have breastfeeding stations for nursing mothers.
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Our goal at Inner Force is to provide each infant in our care with the best-individualized care. Our child-centered program focuses on supporting each infant’s uniqueness. Infant care is individualized and daily schedules may vary with each child.
Hellos and Greeting Time
Diapering / Health & Wellness Screening
Feeding Time
Sleeping and nap-time
sensory Play
Diapering
Story Time
Floortime (one-on-one engagement)
Tummy Time
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| 7:00-8:00 | AM | Before Care Hours |
| 8:00-9:30 | AM | Arrival, Breakfast, Choice Time Activities |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | AM | Large Group Activities |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | AM | Small Group Activities |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | AM | Story Time |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Noon | Lunch |
| 12:15 – 1:00 | PM | Outdoor Activities |
| 1:00 – 2:30 | PM | Nap Time |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | PM | Snack |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | PM | Outdoor Activities |
| 3:30 – 4:30 | PM | Free Play |
| 4:30 – 6:00 | PM | Dismissal |
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