Infant Program Procedure

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The following are some helpful guidelines to make the transition as smooth as possible for you and your infant

Transition
Before you return to work, allow one (1) week of transition for your baby in a daycare environment. (i.e. the first day should be of 3 hours of care, the second day 4 hours of care and gradually increase the hours until the last day which should consist of a full day.
Reporting
We will call you every day for the first week to keep you updated on your baby's progress. If you have a particular time of day you prefer to be contacted, please let us know and we will try to fit it into our schedule. You will also receive a daily "Baby Gram" which records his feeding schedule, sleep schedule, general mood, etc.... You will also receive a monthly newsletter entitled "Baby News" which will help you participate at home with different songs and activities we work on during the day.
Feeding Schedule
You have planned a concise feeding schedule with the Program Director for your baby's needs. We will follow it. If there are any changes, please inform the Director and/or person in charge. The Program Director will discuss with you any changes in care that is recommended as the infant matures. Formula shall be ready to feed. State Licensing prevents us from mixing formula.
Items From Home

  1. Please label your baby's diaper bag. within the diaper bag please bring the following:
    • One complete change of clothing
    • Bring four bottles per day (label your bottles and their protector caps)
    • Bring two boxes of baby wipes per month (we always rinse the wipes before using them)
    • Bring 8 diapers per day
    • One bottle of Tempra/Tylenol and one tube of Oracle should always be in the bag with the child's name on it

We will provide all the developmental toys, crib sheets, blankets, bibs, etc. ......

  • Please leave an infant carrier/car seat at the school when you drop off your infant.
  • If your baby utilizes a pacifier, we would like to keep one at the school at all times.
    1. When your infant begins to eat solid foods, please introduce the food items at home, prior to giving it to the school.
    2. Please update the infant's medical form and daily schedule per need.
    • All medications your baby is currently on
    • all your baby's bottles
    • any clothing you leave in the bag

    Growth Update
    Important Notice
    Please check to see if you have the following before leaving the school; If any of your belongings are missing, please notify the Director prior to leaving the premises.