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Infant
Infants Program Schedule
All infants are on individual schedules as dictated by each child’s parents and physician.
Infant caregivers are required to follow the individual schedule for: feeding, napping, and diapering. As changes occur in the infant’s schedule, parents are required to provide those changes in writing.
Each infant will have daily individual attention from the teacher/caregiver. When feeding and diapering, caregivers are encouraged to use this one-on-one time as an opportunity to interact with the infant. Singing, talking to, and playing with the infant are encouraged and expected. Each baby will receive daily love, rocking, talking too from his/her teacher/caregiver.
A Developmental Curriculum for Infants is available to assist staff in identifying activities that are age appropriate to participate in with infants. Activity manuals are available in the Infant Rooms that detail activities appropriate for each stage of an infant’s ability level.
Infant and Toddler Care Schedule
General Requirements:
- Prior to admission, the school Director/Caregiver meets with the parent(s) to obtain written information that will aid our staff in providing care similar to the routine provided at home by the child’s parents. Including:
a. Schedule of meals and feeding.
b. Types of food introduced and timetable for introducing new foods.
c. Toileting or diapering procedures.
d. Sleep and nap schedule.
e. Child’s form of communicating, being comforted, etc.
f. Development and health history.
- Every 3 months, parents and staff discuss the child’s development and routines. Any revisions are noted by the parent.
- Each baby shall have one regularly assigned teacher to care for them, and to provide a consistent and stable environment.
- Infants and toddlers have their own designated rooms. The teachers are permitted to take children on “visits” to other areas of the center as long as they can be properly supervised and are only exposed to equipment and materials suitable for their age.
Daily Program:
- Children are allowed to form and follow their own pattern of awake and asleep periods.
- Activities involving play are emphasized as they provide learning and growth opportunities.
- Each child at FMPCP will receive individual physical contact/attention including being held, rocked, read to, talked to, sung to and taken on walks.
- Routines of bedtimes, feedings, diapering and toileting are used as opportunities for language development, social, emotional, physical and cognitive learning experiences.
- While a non-walking child is awake, the teacher/caregiver will change the child’s position and location periodically.
- Mobile children shall be given opportunities each day to move freely through their area.
- A variety of safe toys and objects are provided to encourage mobility, hand-eye coordination, thinking and small motor development, etc. All toys are sanitized after individual children play and chew on them, using a mild solution of bleach and water. All toys are run through our dishwasher/sanitizer as well.
- Infants and toddlers are allowed to go outdoors, except in extreme weather conditions.
- Each infant room is equipped with adult sized seating for the teacher/caregiver.
- Individual cribs and rest mats are provided for each infant and toddler in our program. We also provide the bedding and ask you to launder it at weekly.
Feeding:
- Each infant is fed according to his/her own feeding schedule.
- Food/formula brought from home is labeled with child's name, dated and refrigerated if necessary.
- FMPCP does provide formula, and wipes.
- FMPCP will provide Gerber type 2nd foods, rice cereal, and solid foods the child is developmentally ready to eat.
- When formula is discontinued,FMPCP, provides Grade A vitamin D milk for children over one year of age. Grade A vitamin D whole milk will be provided for children under one year of age when recommended by the child’s physician, and a written note provided.
- Leftover milk/formula is discarded after each feeding and bottles are rinsed out to be taken home.
- Drinking water is offered to infants and toddlers several times daily.
- Children who are not able to hold their own bottle are held when fed. FMPCP, does not allow bottles to be propped under any circumstances.
- Any opened baby food is labeled, dated and refrigerated. If not used the following day, it is discarded.
- When formula is prepared by the school, we’re required to follow manufacturer’s expiration time frame.
- Infants too young to sit in a highchair for feeding are placed in an infant seat. Wide-based highchairs with safety straps are provided for those children developmentally able to sit on their own.
- Infants and toddlers are encouraged to experiment with self-feeding using their hands and spoons. Cups, spoons, etc. are scaled to the size and developmental level of children.
- FMPCP, provides a variety of nourishing foods for the children on table food including cereal, vegetables, fruits, eggs and meat according to the child’s developmental level and the parents’ feeding schedule, except that no child is forced to eat. (It is extremely important to make us aware of any allergies your child may have). Menus can be provided if you would like.
Diapering and Toileting Procedures:
- Wet and soiled diapers and clothes are changed promptly.
- Each child is required to have a few extra sets of clothes to be used when clothes become wet or soiled.
- Each child is changed every two hours on our changing mats that are made of a smooth non-porous surface. They are cleaned first with a soap and water solution then with a germicidal solution before and after each use.
- Diapers, and creams will need to be provided by the parents. Soiled diapers and the worn gloves are placed in a plastic-lined covered container.
- Soiled diapers are removed from containers as needed, or at least daily. Containers are washed and disinfected each day.
- Soiled clothing is placed in a plastic bag and sent home with the parent at the end of the day.
- All childcare workers involved in diapering are required to wash their hands with soap and running water before and after each diapering or assist with toileting. Gloves are required to be worn during the diapering or toileting procedure.
- Any application of powders, lotions, etc., requested and provided by the parents must be accompanied by our permission slip as to exact application and time. Each slip will be posted in the cupboard by the child’s diapers.
- Each infant or toddler room at FMPCP has a sink with hot and cold running water available at all times.
- Each child is washed with a disposable diaper wipe at each diaper change, regardless if the child was wet or soiled.
Program
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.
The Caregivers
Our caregivers are dedicated to providing quality and consistent care for our infants. They provide a loving and nurturing environment and are hand-selected for their genuine love for babies, and their experience in caring for them. Often we hire "Grandmas" for this important position. To ensure a smooth transition from home to our program and back home again our caregivers will communicate with you on an individual basis.
The Nursery
The nursery at Bright Beginnings 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 obj
Infant Program
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.
The Caregivers
Our caregivers are dedicated to providing quality and consistent care for our infants. They provide a loving and nurturing environment and are hand-selected for their genuine love for babies, and their experience in caring for them. Often we hire "Grandmas" for this important position. To ensure a smooth transition from home to our program and back home again our caregivers will communicate with you on an individual basis.
The Nursery
The nursery at Bright Beginnings 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 our "Grandmas".
Sanitation
At Bright Beginnings 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 Bright Beginnings. You will find our caregivers 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.
Please feel comfortable at any time to share information with our caregivers 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.
helpful to our families.
Outdoor Play
At Bright Beginnings 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.
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!
Call for more information or to schedule a time to visit one of our locations.
ects. One of our favorite pieces of equipment is our rocking chair, where much time is spent receiving special attention from our "Grandmas".
Sanitation
At Bright Beginnings 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 Bright Beginnings. You will find our caregivers 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.
Please feel comfortable at any time to share information with our caregivers 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.
helpful to our families.
Outdoor Play
At Bright Beginnings 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.
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!
Call for more information or to schedule a time to visit one of our locations.
helpful to our families.
Outdoor Play
At Bright Beginnings 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.
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!
Call for more information or to schedule a time to visit one of our locations.
se 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 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! 