Preschool - Child Care - Summer Camp
6 Weeks - 2 Years Old
Infants : Ages 6 weeks - 15 months
(Teacher To Child Ratio 1:4)
We look forward to taking great care of your infant. The daily schedule for the infants is at the baby’s preference and pace. Please review the daily Infant Learning program outlined below. We also feature a list of items needed for infants. All items must be labeled with your baby’s name. With the exception of bottles, these items should remain at the center and be replaced or replenished as needed (daily sheets will note when items are needed). Bottles will be rinsed out and sent home each night to be cleaned. All food and drink items must be unopened and in the original container unless approved by our director (such as homemade baby food).
We take great pride in cleanliness with our centers too. Everything is properly washed and sanitized per state and Health Dept. requirements. Our long-standing health procedures include, yet not limited to: No admittance of children with a fever of over 100.1 degrees (oral) until after child is 24 hours fever-free; no admittance of children while taking fever-reducing medicine; if your child has flu-like symptoms or is sick, keep them at home; proper hand washing is throughout the day; children are taught hygiene manners to cover their cough and wash hands again; naptime blankets and sheets are washed on-site weekly; regular bleaching of tables, surfaces, high-touch areas and toys; tile floors are mopped daily with clean mop heads using hospital-grade disinfectant; hand sanitizer is encouraged and available at our entrance for staff, parents and children; and our kitchen staff are supervised and certified in food sanitation.
The Infant Learning Program will emphasize:
- Establishing trust
- Lots of love, individual attention, and conversation
- Meeting basic needs, including feeding, diapering, sleep and comfort
- Encouragement of exploration and interaction
- Fine motor and large muscle skills
- Stories, songs, finger plays and music
- Tummy time
- Sensory activities
Infant Items To Bring:
- Diapers
- Diaper ointment
- Blanket
- Change of clothes and socks
- Sunscreen
- Pacifier (if used)
- 3 - 4 clean, empty bottles
- Powder formula*
- Nursery water (if used)
- Baby cereal
- Baby food
- Juice
- *If bringing in breast milk, container must be labeled and dated
Special & Additional Info:
Once your infant reaches 12 months old, you no longer need to bring in food or drink items as our center will provide. The only exception to this would be if your baby is on a special diet with a note from the doctor. We will also encourage your baby to drink from a cup instead of a bottle. The cups are provided by the center. If your baby still takes a pacifier after one year of age, he or she will only be given it during naptime unless you request otherwise.
**Special instructions concerning the care of your infant may be written on a separate piece of paper. These instructions must be provided to the director upon registration to be determined if the special requests are in compliance with the rules we are required to follow according to the Dept. of Children and Family Services.
***Please note all newborns are required to sleep on their backs until they are capable of rolling themselves over. We cannot make any exceptions to this policy without a written note from a doctor.
Preschool 1 : Ages 15 months - 2 years
(Teacher To Child Ratio 1:5)
The Preschool 1 Learning Program will emphasize:
- Introduction of routine for eating and napping
- Introduction of socialization and manners
- Introduction of self-help skills, sensory activities and language development
- Introduction of creative art
- Lots of love, attention and conversation
- Fine motor and large muscle activities
- Story time, songs and music
Items To Bring For Your Child:
- A blanket to be kept at the center for naptime
- One soft, cuddly toy for use during naptime only
- Extra set of play clothes to be kept in your child’s cubby
- Extra underwear and sets of clothing for children who are toilet training
- Sunscreen (lotion type) to be kept in your child’s cubby
Enrollment Forms
After you've confirmed your child's spot and start date in our program; the following forms can help get you started. A complete set of paperwork will be provided with our enrollment packet. Completed forms, the application fee and a copy of your child's birth certificate are required prior to your child's first scheduled day of care.