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Infant-Toddler Program at CCS
Infant care is about relationship building as God builds a relationship with us, not lesson planning. We are responsive to each infant and toddler. This is our heart in caring for your child. CCS continually supports positive ways to get “to the heart” of each infant and toddler we serve. We, as caregivers, are here to learn from the infant or toddler what he or she needs, thinks, and feels. Physical closeness, as well as, both nonverbal and verbal communication between the caregiver and child gives the child a sense of security. This fosters the child's development emotionally, spiritually, cognitively, and with language.
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Our facility is complemented by soft soothing colors. Child-size toys and furniture are comfortable and accessible. The room environment and toys offer children the freedom to choose between quiet play and active play. This environment and daily routines provide a solid foundation for all future relationships. We believe that early development from positive social and learning situations prepare your child to express feelings and negotiation skills in a positive light.
Daily routines such as feeding and diapering are part of the curriculum for infants and toddlers. Routines promote a close primary relationship with the caregivers. The teachers are then able to give the most responsive care to your child.
Good-byes are a part of everyday life. When you leave your child in our care, or when a teacher leaves, we let even the youngest child know when, where, why, and who will be there to care for them an adult is gone. This builds trust and communicates security and love.
Meals are provided by the parents and are prepared in the room as this best accommodates individual eating habits. Food is kept refrigerated for the children who are not hungry at scheduled mealtimes. Our rooms for the older children have nonperishable snacks on hand for hungry growing times.
Diaper changing times are special times for the teacher and child as they connect with each other. The talking time during diaper changing helps the young child to be respectful during this back and forth exchange to gain understanding and trust.
Naps are scheduled for at least twice daily for infants and once for toddlers. Dedicated space for napping allows children to sleep on schedule.
Our outdoor environment allows children a variety of choices for exploration. This comfortable well-supervised playtime is age appropriate to allow freedom of choice as they discover God’s world around them.
A sampling of some of the Infant Center and Toddler Curriculum
• Bible Stories and Songs
• Small Motor and Large Motor Skills
• Free Choice
• Basic Shapes
• Finger Plays and Flannel Boards
• Dramatic Play
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(408) 370-4900 Ext.226
Mia Glander