The Early Learning Center: Infants

Our Child Care program hours are 6:30 am -5:30 pm. 

In the beginning of the year our schedule is very fluid. We work with each individual family to craft a schedule that best supports their child. As the children grow and their needs evolve, a general pattern begins to develop and schedules naturally seem to merge together so that most students are eating and/or napping within a similar time frame.

We ask that families provide us with a copy of their child’s feeding and nap schedule, along with any other pieces of information that will help us support their child’s transition/experience.

Families may provide formula, breast milk, and/or solid food daily or in bulk. If sending in formula or breast milk in bulk, we ask that bottles are provided as well. Bottles and containers are washed with soap and water after each use, and we encourage families to bring them home for sterilization.

Once ready to start eating solid food, families should provide whatever is needed for their child.

Pizza Fridays in Infant 2!
Families in Infant 2 have the option to buy pizza for their child on Fridays.  If participating, we bill families directly in September. 

We ask families to label all belongings/supplies with their child's first and last name.

Crib Sheet & Sleep Sack

We ask families to provide two travel size crib sheets. It's always good to have back up in case one becomes soiled. Children under the age of 12 months should not have a loose blanket in the crib but a sleep sack is always welcome. We send all items home at the end of each week to be laundered.

Pacifier or Comfort Item

If a child is particularly attached to a pacifier or comfort item we ask that families provide a similar or duplicate item. While we work hard to keep track of individual belongings, items do get lost from time to time. We strongly recommend keeping all items of importance at home.

Please note: students are not permitted to have anything attached to pacifiers. This includes small stuffed animals.

In addition to diapers and wipes, we ask families to provide any special over the counter ointments, creams or powders that are used for their child. These items are stored by the changing table. We encourage families to keep track their child's supplies and replenish when necessary.

General diaper creams and sun block do not require an authorization form from a health care practitioner.

ALL medications, remedies, supplements and aids, both over-the-counter and prescription, require proper authorization before anything can be applied or administered by teachers. 

We believe in establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with parents as a vital part of our approach to nurturing and educating the whole child.

We communicate continuously with parents in a variety of ways, including daily e-mails ("Center Highlights") and weekly e-notes, parenting workshops, parent association meetings, family events and goals conferences.

Our responsive staff are always willing to set up a mutually convenient time to discuss your child’s experience.