Infant Program

Program Fundamental:

1st Choice offers a repetitive atmosphere to encourage a home-like environment for learning. We focus on Social, Physical, and Emotional Awareness.

1st Choice Early Literacy Iniative:

* Read Daily using books with images

*Increase language development by using baby sign language

*Nursery Rhymes

*Music & Movement

Program Communication:

1st Choice will supply families with daily notes, regarding diapering, meals, naps, personal care, & daily activities.

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INFANT SAMPLE SCHEDULE

6:00am – 8:00am - Arrival & Breakfast

8:00am – 9:00am - Fine Motor Activities: Instructor will allow infants to reach, grab, and move objects from hand to hand.

9:00am – 10:00am - Language & Music/Movement: Staff will reinforce these skills through use of Nursery Rhyme songs and stories each day.

*Including Baby Sign Language*

10:00am – 10:40am - Outdoor Adventures- Stroller Time/ Relax & play utilizing blanket tummy time.

10:40am – 11:00am - Story Time

11:00am – 11:45am - Activity & Playtime

11:45am – 12:15pm - Lunch Time

12:15pm – 2:30pm - Rest & Relaxation

2:30pm – 3:30pm - Gross Motor Activity focus of this week will be head lifts (younger infants) and pulling up (older infants). Tummy time on floor will be utilized for head lifts.

3:30pm – 4:15pm - Outdoor Adventures- Stroller Time/ Relax & play utilizing blanket tummy time.

4:15pm – 5:00pm - Free Play/Teacher Instructed Activity.

5:00pm – Close – Discovery & Exploration/ Prepare for departure

*Schedule is subject to change based on the needs of children in care*