Infants (birth to 12-15 months)

Infants (birth to 12-15 months)

• Infants needs are important and caregivers respond quickly to coos and cries
• Infants learn to trust their caregiver and develop security
• Caregivers talk to babies using simple words and phrases throughout the day
• Cardboard books are provided for infants to look at (and chew on).
• Books help infants identify pictures and names as they sit on providers laps
• A safe space is provided in which your baby can practice developing physical skills.
• Safe toys are provided that they can roll, bang, grab, and pat
• Simple games of Peekaboo, Five Little Piggies, or Itsy-Bitsy Spider are played or sung to them
• Immunization is important at the center and we check to make sure they are immunized.