• Nurturing and individualized care to meet the needs of each infant.
• Curriculum that focuses on areas of development including: cognitive, communication, emotional, fine motor, gross motor and social skills.
• Provided every opportunity to grow and develop a sense of trust and confidence in a secure learning environment.

Supplied by Caring Hands:

• sleep sacks 
• iron fortified formula 
• pureed fruits and vegetables
• iron fortified infant cereal
• finger foods: gerber puffs, wagon wheels, crackers, teething biscuits, cheese, etc.
• breakfast foods: cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, fresh fruit, toast, etc.
• whole milk (for infants over 12 months)
• catered lunch will be provided by the center once child is ready for table food

Supplied by families:
(please label all items with child’s first and last name)

• breast milk
• sanitized bottles
• diaper rash cream
• diapers
• wipes
• extra clothes
• pacifiers

• To  be able to explore, test their boundaries and investigate their world through curriculum and play.
• Focus on social and emotional development.
• Provide opportunities for language development and clarity of speech.
• learning through listening, watching, experimenting and practicing self-help skills.
• Work on appropriate behavior, cooperation and interaction with peers.
• Encourage creativity through activities that develop large and small motor skills.

(please label all items with child’s first and last name)

• diapers/pull ups
• wipes
• extra clothes
• outside gear–extra mittens and hats preferred
• water bottle
• blanket for nap time

• Focus on building cognitive performance through both teacher and child directed curriculum and creative play.
• Introducing a more structured curriculum and new academic concepts in language, literacy, mathematics, and science.
• Providing opportunities for children to gain a sense of self-reliance and independence.
• Encouraging small group work and cooperative learning activities, but also provide learning centers that allow children to explore areas that interest them.
• Incorporating a more structured, consistent daily schedule and working on building a sense of responsibility and independence in our students. Children begin to take on leadership roles in the classroom.

(please label all items with child’s first and last name)

• pull ups (if needed)
• wipes (if needed)
• extra clothes
• outside gear–extra mittens and hats preferred
• water bottle
• blanket for nap time