| Infant Program |
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| Philosophy The teachers at Step By Step work hard to provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment for your Infant. Deciding to place your child in the care of others and finding the best environment for them, particularly at such a young age can be extremely difficult. We strive to make you and your child's first experience of childcare comfortable and enjoyable. Our open door to parents policy means you are very welcome to visit anytime, whether to spend lunchtime with your little one or just to stop by for a few moments together during the day. We strive not only to provide a safe, nurturing environment but one which will help and nurture your child's emotional, physical and intellectual growth. By working with our parents at Step By Step we can help provide an excellent, educational start during your baby's first year of life. |
| Learning It is important to us not only to meet all your infant's needs but also develop them emotionally, physically and intellectually. General play is stressed a lot with our infants, including lots of floor and 'tummy time'. We sing songs, read books, talk and act silly with the infants. By singing silly songs, reading and talking to the babies we help to build their confidence, their identity and develop language skills, even at this young age. |
| Schedule? Particularly when an infant first joins Step By Step we try to follow their normal routine, if they have one, as closely as possible. With time and as your child gets older we can begin to introduce a more consistent routine for your child. This will help build their confidence and security. |
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| WINNER! Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County's Award for 'Outstanding Infant and Toddler Environment'! |