Infant Group

6 weeks - 15 months

Infant Room – Daily Routine

Effective routines for babies and toddlers are those that are designed to meet their needs.

Our educators ensure they consider the following guidelines when developing routines;

• Ensure that the timing of meals is consistent with the timing of meals at home.
• If children are tired let them sleep and feed them once they have woken.
• Ensure that methods for feeding children are consistent with the methods used at home.
• Encourage children to sleep at a time when they are tired, not when the clock dictates.

Infant Room – Short Term Goals

• For children to feel safe and secure in a warm and friendly environment and to feel a sense of belonging.
• For families to develop a trusting relationship with educators.
• For educators to learn about each child’s individual needs, likes and dislikes.

Infant Room – Long Term Goals

• To work in partnership with families as they are their children's first and most influential teachers.
• To create a welcoming environment where all children and families are respected and actively encouraged to collaborate with educators.
• To develop strong attachments to all children to support their social and emotional wellbeing.
• To be responsive to the developmental, physical and emotional needs of all children throughout the day.