Infant and one year old Programs
We emphasize the development of a sense of trust and importance in your child within a warm and nurturing environment. We are proud of our nursery, and the fine care that each baby entrusted to our program receives. Following please find a brief outline of our Infant program. Our infant program is divided between 6weeks-6 months and 6 months to one year. Children age 6months and older will have their same teacher until they turn 4+. Teachers( primary caregivers)move up with your child into the next classroom.
Our Lead Teachers- (6 weeks to 6 months)Ms.Amanda
(6 months to 1 year) Ms.Igoise
(1 year olds) Ms.Bijoux and Ms.Stephanie
Our Teachers are dedicated to providing quality and consistent care for our infants. They provide a loving and nurturing environment and have been hand-selected for their genuine love for babies, and their experience in caring for them. To ensure a smooth transition from your home to our program and back home again the teacher will communicate with you on an individual basis. Our ratio in this room is 1 teacher/ 3-5 children. The young infant room is connected to the 6 month to 12 month infant room with a half door and teachers are there to assist each other during busy times. The teachers also have access to administrative staff for times that a baby needs extra attention.
The Lambs and Chicks Nursery (6 weeks-6 months)
The Seaturtles and Starfish Class(6 months-one year)
The Polar Bears and Penguins Class (one year olds)
The nursery/ones class at FMPS is a fun and cheerful place for babies to spend their day. A warm and safe environment and positive interactions foster an infant's sense of trust and self-esteem. The nursery is full of stimulating and safe toys and equipment. There are many opportunities for both large and small motor development. Play activities and interactions focus on the development of large muscles for sitting, crawling, standing, walking and small muscles for grasping, reaching, holding and picking up objects. One of our favorite pieces of equipment is our rocking chair, where much time is spent receiving special attention from a loving adult.
Sanitation
At FMPS we are very aware of the importance of a safe and sanitary environment for our babies. Each toy is sanitized daily, and once a toy goes into a baby's mouth, it is sanitized before another child uses it. Our changing table is sanitized after each use, and we practice good hand washing techniques. You will find our nursery is always clean and well organized.
Parent Involvement
Parents are always welcome at FMPS. You will find the teachers to be supportive of parents, and encourage their involvement. We strive for consistency between Child Care and Home Care practices, and follow through on all parent requests. The parent has the cell phone number of the teacher and can call directly into the classroom at any time.
Please feel comfortable at any time to share information with the teachers about your child's development, or any concerns you may have. We welcome suggestions on how we can better care for your child. You provide us with your baby's daily routine and we'll use that as a guide for your baby's day with us. Each day we prepare an informative report for your review, listing all information regarding feeding, napping, diapering, and what your child especially enjoyed that day. These have proven very helpful to our families.
Outdoor Play
At FMPS we have a special play yard just for infants and toddlers. This is equipped with age appropriate climbers, slides, swings, and ride-on toys that will enhance your child's large motor development, and provide for many fun hours of outdoor explorations.
The Infant Program
Program Infants are cared for in a warm and affectionate way that lets them know they are special people. Infants are provided with a safe space in which to grow, and freedom to move within that space. We provide many opportunities for individual attention, conversation and cuddling that is so important at this stage of development. FMPS uses the South Carolina Ages and Stages model to chart your babies progress- you will receive a report three times a year.
Opportunities abound for exploring, learning, and social interaction through a good variety of daily activities. These include sensory stimulation using eyes, ears, fingers, and sense of taste and smell. Appropriate and safe toys and equipment are available for exploration and interaction. Our babies are having fun, and learning many new things!