A Typical Day in the Infant Room:
6:00-9:00 Infants arrive and are greeted by the staff. Parents relay important information to the caregiver, such as medicine needed, feeding, sleeping, pick-up, etc. This information will be recorded on their Daily Log Sheet. Breakfast is served to the babies.
9:00-10:30 Infants and caregivers enjoy time together playing simple games, singing, stretching and cuddling. They are rocked and fed before morning nap, as needed. Older infants enjoy a circle time together, which may include story time, puppet play, singing and fingerplays. Activity areas are also available for the older infants to explore such as sensory areas, block building, dramatic play and art exploration.
10:30–11:30 Children spend small group time with their primary caregiver and the other children in their group. They enjoy time together outdoors taking a walk, playing games or doing a special activity.
11:30-12:30 The infants are fed. Diapering is done as needed.*
12:30-2:30 During nap time teachers play soft music while the children sleep. Infants who are awake during this time enjoy individual activity time with their caregiver.
2:30-3:00 Infants are diapered individually as they awaken. Children eat snack and get ready to go outdoors if weather permits.
3:00-3:30 Outdoor play time for the babies. Activities may include swinging, sand play, playing with balls, bubble play and small riding toys.
3:30-5:30 Children enjoy a variety of activities such as blocks, nesting toys and dramatic play.
5:30-6:00 Children engage in quiet activities until parents arrive. Caregivers share information of the infant’s day with the parents.
*Feeding and diapering is done throughout the day as needed.
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