Infants and Crawlers (6 weeks to 20 months) need a safe world that is rich in opportunities to actively explore and enjoy their new world. They love to use their senses and develop their motor skills. They are learning to navigate the ups and downs, over and under of the physical world. Our staff will make sure that your baby’s skills will be developed based upon their age specific needs. 

Appropriate daily activities can include:

• Large and small motor experiences such as grasping, holding,
  learning to crawl, gripping and reaching
• Sensory experiences through touching different textures
• Cognitive development such as problem solving, spatial relationships,
  and cause and effect
• Language development through having songs sung to them,
  adult-child conversation, books being read to them,
  classical music being played in the background.
• Social development through one-on-ones with a staff member,
  playing with peers and going for daily outdoor buggy rides

We will also make sure that we follow your schedule and keep you informed as to everything that your baby did during the day.

Each child will acquire their development skills (fine motor, gross motor, language, cognitive, self-help and social) at their own pace. Our staff is trained to assist your child in every stage of development. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask us.

What an Infant Needs To Bring To Our Facility The First Day:
Diapers, wipes, rash ointment, powder, bottles containing pre-made formula or breast milk, cereal and/or food, 2 to 3 changes of clothing (season appropriate), crib sheet, blanket, fever reducer/pain reliever, sunscreen and hat when applicable. (Please make sure that all items brought to our facility are labeled. We are not responsible for lost or missing items. Thank you.)

What a Crawler Needs To Bring To Our Facility The First Day:
Diapers, wipes, rash ointment, fever reducer/pain reliever, lunch and snacks, 2 changes of clothing (season appropriate), crib sheet, blanket and sunscreen. Summer months may require a bathing suit, water shoes, hat and towel for water play. Winter months may require snowsuit, boots, hats and gloves for playing in the snow. (Please make sure that all items brought to our facility are labeled. We are not responsible for lost or missing items. Thank you.)

Class size, ages of children and teacher/child ratios are in accordance with the rules and regulations of DCYF and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

For Infants, ages 6 weeks ­ 12 months, there is one teacher for every four children.

For Crawlers, ages 13 months ­ 20 months, there is one teacher for every four children.