infants

PAL-A-ROO’S offers a program for infants beginning at six weeks of age. The infant rooms are divided into separate classes, based on the child’s developmental level, so non-mobile and mobile infants may safely interact with other children of similar development. Based on the Addison-Wesley Active Learning Series program, the infant curriculum is totally child/caregiver interactive. As their development permits, caregivers offer infants various age and developmentally appropriate activities. A monthly lesson plan is posted in the classroom detailing the developmental activities for each child.

The infant classrooms are colorful, cheerful rooms. Brightly decorated, they contain inviting toys that are both safe and appropriate to this age level. A specific crib is assigned to each child, offering a sense of continuity and familiarity.

Infants have access to a separate sheltered play area outside, and go outdoors as weather permits. To keep our fully carpeted infant classrooms clean and free from debris of any kind, we require all adults to remove their shoes before entering. All baby food is prepared in a sanitized kitchenette area, located in the classroom.