Infant
Gentle care and nurturing spaces for your baby’s first learning adventures!
At Star Kids, our Infant Program is designed to create a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where the youngest members of our community can thrive. We recognize that each infant is unique, and we are committed to providing personalized care to support their developmental milestones and individual needs. From the first smile to their first steps.
Infants experience:
playful and nurturing interactions that promote language development
motor skills
active exploration of their surroundings
a variety of age-appropriate experiences
Responsive giving to promote emotional security and bonding with caregivers
Daily record keeping for parents, including details on sleeping, eating, and diapering routines
Playful and nurturing interactions to stimulate language development and motor skills
Opportunities for active exploration of the environment, fostering curiosity and sensory
explorationAge-appropriate experiences tailored to each infant’s developmental stage and interests
Fine motor skill development through activities such as clapping to music, grasping finger foods,
and playing with toys to enhance hand-eye coordinationLanguage enrichment through exposure to sounds, repetition, and the use of American Sign
Language to facilitate communication and expressionSupport for parents in understanding and nurturing their infant’s development through regular
communication and guidance from our experienced staff
What We Offer
Responsive Education for Emotional Security
Building strong, trusting relationships with each infant is at the heart of our program. Our responsive educators provide personalized attention to each child, responding to their needs in a way that promotes emotional security, comfort, and bonding. This foundational attachment is essential for building a sense of safety and trust.
Playful Interactions that Stimulate Growth
Our educators engage in playful, nurturing interactions to promote emotional, cognitive, and motor development. By speaking to infants with love, using simple phrases, and making eye contact, we support language development, motor coordination, and sensory exploration.
Active Exploration of the Environment
Infants are naturally curious, and we provide a variety of sensory experiences to encourage active exploration. From touching different textures to hearing new sounds and seeing vibrant colors, we create opportunities for sensory play that enhance their curiosity and foster learning through discovery.
Supporting Social Development
Infants in childcare benefit from early exposure to social interactions, which help them develop important skills like empathy, turn-taking, and cooperative play. As babies engage with their educators and peers, they begin to build the foundational social skills they’ll need throughout their lives.
Creating Positive Eating Habits
We believe that mealtime is an important time for babies to feel a sense of routine and community. Eating together encourages infants to develop healthy food habits while bonding with their peers and educators. Whether they’re learning to feed themselves or experiencing new tastes, we create a calm, supportive environment during mealtimes.
Encouraging Independence and Confidence
Even at an early age, we foster a sense of independence. We encourage babies to explore their surroundings safely, try new things, and take little steps toward self-sufficiency. We celebrate their milestones—from rolling over to taking their first steps—with big smiles and positive praise to boost their confidence and self-esteem.
Tailored Developmental Experiences
We understand that each infant develops at their own pace, and our program is tailored to each child’s unique developmental stage. Whether they’re working on grasping toys or taking their first steps, our activities are designed to support their milestones and encourage new skills.
Fine Motor Skill Development
Our educators engage in playful, nurturing interactions to promote emotional, cognitive, and motor development. By speaking to infants with love, using simple phrases, and making eye contact, we support language development, motor coordination, and sensory exploration.
Language Enrichment and Communication
Exposure to sounds, repetition, and language-rich interactions is key in the early stages of language development. We incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) to help babies communicate and express their needs before they can speak. We also use songs, stories, and interactive felt boards to encourage language development in a fun, engaging way.
Enriching the Program for Babies
Our program is carefully crafted to provide rich, diverse experiences that stimulate all aspects of an infant’s growth: