Infants and Older Infants

1 teacher to 4 children or 2 teachers to 8 children - 6 weeks to 12 months

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Our Nursery/Infant classrooms provide an environment designed for comprehensive exploration and development. Classroom schedules are fully tailored to each child's individual needs, ensuring optimal support for growth and developmental milestones, including feeding and sleeping routines. In accordance with New Hampshire state regulations, diapered children must be changed at least every two hours or as needed. Within these classrooms, students are guided through early developmental skills such as rolling over, crawling, self-feeding, and, in some cases, walking. To promote natural movement and independence, the use of restrictive equipment such as swings, chairs, and jumpers is minimized; parents are encouraged to reinforce this practice at home. For infants younger than one-year, safe sleep practices require that they are always placed on their backs in a crib. Families are strongly advised to establish safe-sleep routines prior to enrollment, including familiarizing infants with cribs or bassinets. Additionally, it is necessary that infants can drink from a bottle before beginning childcare, as this supports a smooth transition. All staff members complete First Aid/CPR and SIDS sleep safety training, adhering to established protocols for infant care and safety.

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