The Infant Program is offered only on a full-time basis, enrolling ages 6 weeks - 15 months. This program has 1 adult to 4 child ratio with a maximum of 12 children per room. Our goal for our infants is to ensure a safe, loving and sanitary environment.  The infants are stimulated by exploring, tummy time, back and upright positions along with multiple sensory experiences.  All adults are trained in Safe Sleep through the Missouri Licensing Standards.

Curriculum Guide for 6 Weeks to 18 months
Our program follows the guidelines and benchmarks as established by Pathways.org, a non-profit organization whose goals are to help educators and daycare establishments ensure children are growing and learning with a proper foundation for a successful learning experience.  The guidelines by age are as follows:
0 to 3 Months
Play and Social Skills

• Enjoys playful face-to-face interaction with people
• Coos in response to playful interaction
• Notices and responds to sounds

• Moves legs and arms off of surface when excited
• Uses vision to follow black and white or brightly colored objects
• Is able to open and shut hands
• Is able to bring hands to mouth
• Is able to be on tummy for short bursts of time

• Is able to latch on while nursing or bottle feeding
• Is usually able to tolerate diaper changing without crying

• Is able to be comforted by cuddling or a parent's touch
• Is not upset with everyday sounds
• Enjoys varied playful movements experiences (e.g. bouncing on knees)
• Is able to calm with experiences such as rocking, touching, and calm sounds
• Does not demonstrate frequent or long bouts of being upset

• Enjoys playful interactions with others (such as peek-a-boo)
• Is vocalizing in response to playful interactions
• Turns head toward sounds Maintains eye contact with familiar people during playful interaction
• Enjoys playing with toys of varied textures
• Enjoys musical toys Raises hands to be picked up
• Enjoys various types of movement, such as being gently swung, rocked

• Is beginning to put weight through feet when supported in standing
• Is able to lift head forward when being pulled to sitting, from lying on back
• Is able to play on tummy for short bursts of time
• Is able to roll from tummy to back (5 months) and from back to tummy (6 months)
• Is able to pick up head and prop on elbows during Tummy Time
• Uses hands to play with and explore toys Uses both hands equally to play with toys
• Is able to turn head to visually follow motivating toys and people

• Is able to latch on while nursing or bottle feeding
• Is usually happy when not hungry or tired
• Enjoys varied playful movement experiences (e.g. bouncing on knees)
• Is able to calm with experiences such as rocking, touch, and soothing sounds

• Is able to be comforted by cuddling or a parent's touch
• Is not fearful of everyday sounds 
• Is generally happy when not hungry or tired
• Enjoys varied playful movement experiences (e.g. bouncing on knees)
• Is able to calm with experiences such as rocking, touch, and soothing sounds

• Is interested in interacting with others (such as peek-a-boo)
• Enjoys playing with toys of varied textures
• Enjoys playing with musical toys
• Is interested in playing with colorful objects 
• Raises hands towards adult to be picked up
• Maintains eye contact with people during playful interaction
• Enjoys moving to explore the environment when placed on floor
• Enjoys various types of movement, such as being gently swung in the air by parents

• Is able to put weight through feet when supported in standing
• Is able to pick up head and push through elbows during tummy time
• Keeps head forward when being pulled to sitting from lying on back
• Is able to play on tummy
• Moves on floor to get desirable toy Moves in and out of various positions (e.g. sitting, tummy, and hands and knees)
• Is able to turn head to visually follow motivating toys and people
• Maintains balance while sitting and using two hands together to explore toys
• Uses both hands equally to play with toys

• Is able to latch on while nursing or bottle feeding
• Usually tolerates diaper changes without crying
• Is not fearful of tipping head back when moving from sitting to lying down, for activities such as diaper changing
• Is able to transition from milk or formula to infant cereal

• Is able to be comforted by cuddling or a parent’s touch
• Is generally happy when not hungry or tired
• Is able to calm with experiences such as rocking, touch, and soothing sounds
• Is not fearful of everyday sounds 
• Has an established and reliable sleeping schedule

• Is interested in interacting with others (such as peek-a-boo)
• Maintains eye contact with people during playful interactions
• Raises hands to be picked up
• Turns head in response to name being called
• Points to objects of interest by 12 months
• Enjoys playing with toys of varied textures
• Enjoys playing and banging musical toys
• Enjoys various types of movement, such as being gently swung in the air by parents
• Frequently explores the environment when placed on floor
• Enjoys moving to get a desirable toy

• Moves in and out of various positions (e.g. crawling, climbing, cruising, and walking) to explore environment and get desired toys
• Keeps head forward when being pulled to sitting from lying on back
• Is able to pull self to stand Is able to hold head upright while crawling by 11 months
• Primarily crawls or walks to get desired objects
• Puts weight through hands or feet when moving in and out of positions and while supported in standing
• Is able to sit unsupported and turn head to look at objects without losing balance
• Is able to throw balls and maintain balance
• Uses both hands equally to play and explore toys
• Is able to clap hands
• Enjoys and seeks out various ways to move and play

• Is usually able to tolerate diaper changing without crying
• Is not fearful of tipping head back when moving from sitting to lying on back
• Is able to use fingertips to pick up small objects, such as small pieces of food
• Is eating an increasing variety of food
• Can usually participate in dressing without becoming upset
• Has an established sleep schedule
• Is usually able to calm self to fall asleep

• Is comforted by cuddling and a parent’s touch
• Has grown accustomed to everyday sounds and is usually not startled by them
• Is generally happy when not hungry or tired
• Is able to calm with experiences such as rocking, touch, and soothing sounds
• Is able to enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells
• Cries and notices when hurt
• Is able to self soothe when upset

• Usually tolerates diaper changes without crying
• Is able to tip head back when moving from sitting to back
• Is able to use fingertips to pick up small objects, such as small pieces of food
• Eats an increasing variety of food
• Can usually participate in dressing without becoming upset
• Has an established sleep schedule Is usually able to calm self to fall asleep
• Is able to tolerate and wear new and varied textures of clothing

• Is comforted by cuddling and a parent’s touch
• Is generally happy when not hungry or tired
• Is able to calm with experiences such as rocking, touch, and soothing sounds
• Has grown accustomed to everyday sounds and is usually not startled by them
• Has an established and reliable sleeping schedule
• Is able to enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells
• Cries and notices when hurt
• Is able to self soothe when upset
• Enjoys various textures, such as grass or sand, after multiple exposures
• Is able to transition to new environment or activity