Infant Program

Welcome to our infant program. Color My World's infant room is designed to be a quiet and soothing place where babies can explore their world in a safe and responsive environment.  We provide consistent and loving caregivers who will bond with your baby and develop a close relationship with your family.  We are committed to forming a partnership with our parents, so that your child can transition smoothly from your home to the center.  Our goal is to cherish your baby and provide a safe, secure and loving environment everyday that they are at Color My World.

Our program includes:

• A highly trained and consistent caregiver team.
• A daily schedule that is developed with you, to meet the individual needs of your baby.
• Healthy meals and snacks.
• A commitment to sanitation and infection control.
• A detailed account of your child's daily activities at the end of each day.
• An invitation to visit and participate in your child's day at any time.
• An infant curriculum, which provides opportunities to explore and learn by touching, hearing, seeing and grasping many exciting concepts.
• Quiet  nurseries that allow for peaceful and uninterrupted naps.
• Immediate response to your baby with kind words, smiles and gentle interaction.

 

Room Guidelines

• Age range
  • 6 weeks to about 12 months
• Number of infants
  • 8
• Number of caregivers
  • 2
• Ratio
  • 1 caregiver to 4 babies (usually averages about 1-3)
• Caregiver qualifications
  • Associate degree or bachelor degree in education.
  • 24 hours of in-service training yearly.
  • CPR certification
  • SIDS training
  • Shaken Baby training.
• Meals and Snacks
  • Provided on demand according to parents request.
• Communication
  • Daily sheets and personal communication.
  • 6 weeks - 9 months - daily log with documentation every 30 minutes while awake and every 15 minutes while sleeping.
  • 9 months and older - daily activity sheets.

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