"They are our future... You have given them a great start "- Nancy
NEW FRIENDS COTTAGE
"The Cozy Little House with the Purple Shutters'
Since infants are on their own individual eating, sleeping, and playing schedule,
the New Friends Cottage has been designated a separate space just for the babies from the Learning Center’s older children. Each of the three rooms is a peaceful soothing space for up to four infants with one nurturing caretaker.
Many families have found the intimacy of the New Friends Cottage to be a wonderful transition to care for their child away from their home
The infants are stimulated by music, touch, singing, visuals, and movement. The staff is experienced with both breast-fed and formula-fed bottle feedings.
INDIVIDUAL CURRICULUM
SPECIFIC TO DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
INFANTS (6 weeks to 1 year): Each infant’s day include cuddling, exercising, music and songs, exersaucers, baby swings, and stimulating toys.
TODDLERS (1 – 2 years): The emphasis at the toddler stage is to encourage communication and self-expression. Your child is becoming more independent, but at the same time still needs to feel secure in your or our love. At this stage, patience and positive reinforcement will help your child develop a positive self-image. For those who are ready, they are introduced to toilet training. Activities for your little one will include cuddling, arts and crafts, music and songs, imaginative play, circle time, books and stories, and educationally stimulating toys and puzzles.
"The Cozy Little House with the Purple Shutters'
Since infants are on their own individual eating, sleeping, and playing schedule,
the New Friends Cottage has been designated a separate space just for the babies from the Learning Center’s older children. Each of the three rooms is a peaceful soothing space for up to four infants with one nurturing caretaker.
Many families have found the intimacy of the New Friends Cottage to be a wonderful transition to care for their child away from their home
The infants are stimulated by music, touch, singing, visuals, and movement. The staff is experienced with both breast-fed and formula-fed bottle feedings.
INDIVIDUAL CURRICULUM
SPECIFIC TO DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
INFANTS (6 weeks to 1 year): Each infant’s day include cuddling, exercising, music and songs, exersaucers, baby swings, and stimulating toys.
TODDLERS (1 – 2 years): The emphasis at the toddler stage is to encourage communication and self-expression. Your child is becoming more independent, but at the same time still needs to feel secure in your or our love. At this stage, patience and positive reinforcement will help your child develop a positive self-image. For those who are ready, they are introduced to toilet training. Activities for your little one will include cuddling, arts and crafts, music and songs, imaginative play, circle time, books and stories, and educationally stimulating toys and puzzles.
