Infant Care
Explore our comprehensive infant care program tailored to meet your child’s unique needs. Enroll today and give your baby the best start in life.
Our Infant Program is dedicated to providing a secure and nurturing environment for our youngest learners, aged 0 to 18 months. Following a Montessori-inspired approach, our experienced caregivers focus on individualized care, recognizing and respecting the unique needs of each infant. We prioritize sensory exploration, fostering cognitive and motor skill development through age-appropriate activities. Our play-based curriculum encourages early social interactions, ensuring that infants build secure attachments and a sense of emotional well-being. We maintain a low caregiver-to-child ratio to offer personalized attention, creating a warm and comforting atmosphere where infants feel safe to explore and grow.
Physical Development
- Lifts head and chest while lying on stomach (2-4 months).
- Rolls over in both directions (4-6 months).
- Sits without support (6-8 months).
- Crawls or begins to crawl (7-10 months).
- Pulls up to a standing position (8-12 months).
Cognitive Development
- Responds to their name (6-9 months).
- Explores objects with hands and mouth (4-9 months).
- Begins to understand cause and effect (e.g., shaking a rattle) (9-12 months).
Social and Emotional Development
- Develops attachment to caregivers (0-6 months).
- Smiles and engages in social interactions (3-6 months).
- Shows preference for familiar adults (6-9 months).
Infant Daycare Program
Supporting Healthy Baby Development at First Bloom Daycares
At First Bloom Daycares, our infant daycare program is designed to support every stage of baby development during the first year of life. We follow a developmentally appropriate approach that nurtures emotional security, motor skills, communication, and early cognitive growth.
Understanding infant development stages helps parents make informed decisions about when to begin daycare and how quality infant care positively impacts long-term growth.
0–4 Months: Foundation for Bonding & Brain Development
(We do not accept infants under 4 months.)
The first four months are critical for attachment, brain development, and emotional security. During this stage, babies typically:
- Develop secure bonding with primary caregivers
- Establish feeding and sleeping patterns
- Begin smiling and making eye contact
- Strengthen neck and head control
- Respond to familiar voices
At this early stage, infants benefit most from one-on-one care at home, where their cues can be responded to immediately and consistently. Strong attachment during these months builds the foundation for healthy emotional regulation and future learning.
For this reason, our daycare for infants begins at 4 months of age.
4–7 Months: Early Exploration & Social Development
(Now accepting infants starting at 4 months.)
Between 4 and 7 months, babies become more interactive and physically active. Developmental milestones often include:
- Rolling over and reaching for objects
- Babbling and laughing
- Exploring textures and sounds
- Sitting with support
- Increased curiosity about surroundings
How Our Infant Daycare Supports this Stage
In our infant care program, we provide:
Individualized feeding and nap schedules
Supervised tummy time and safe floor play
- Sensory activities to support cognitive development
- Language-rich interaction through singing, talking, and reading
Gentle peer interaction in a safe, nurturing setting
Structured infant daycare at this stage helps strengthen motor skills, encourage communication, and build trust with caregivers outside the home.
7–12 Months: Mobility, Communication & Confidence
From 7 to 12 months, babies experience rapid growth in mobility and independence. Common baby milestones include:
Sitting independently
Crawling and pulling to stand
Responding to their name
Using gestures like waving
Exploring cause-and-effect play
- Attempting first words
Our Development Goals for Older Infants
Our early childhood development program focuses on:
Supporting gross motor development
Encouraging early language and communication
Promoting cognitive exploration and problem-solving
Building social awareness in a group environment
Maintaining strong emotional bonds with caregivers
At this stage, high-quality infant daycare helps children gain confidence while continuing to feel safe and supported.
Why Quality Infant Daycare Matters
Research consistently shows that developmentally appropriate infant care supports:
Healthy attachment and emotional regulation
Early language development
Strong motor coordination
Social confidence
Consistent routines for sleep and feeding
At First Bloom Daycares, our infant daycare program creates a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where babies can grow, explore, and thrive during their most important developmental year.
Ready to Learn More About Our Infant Care Program?
Contact First Bloom Daycares today to schedule a tour and discover how our nurturing infant daycare supports your child’s healthy development from 4 to 12 months.
FAQ
Our caregiver-to-infant ratio is maintained at a level that meets or exceeds local licensing requirements. This ensures personalized attention and a safe environment for each infant.
We follow individualized nap schedules based on each infant’s needs and preferences. We provide a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment to promote healthy sleep patterns.
We maintain open communication with parents through daily logs, providing details on feeding times, diaper changes, and any developmental milestones or activities.