Infant/Toddler

Our Infant/Toddler program was established in 1992.  We offer a spacious indoor facility that is equipped to meet the developmental needs of children 8 weeks through 2 years of age.  We are licensed for 12 infants and 12 toddlers.  Our school is located on 5 acres which provides plenty of space to give our infants a ride in the Bye-Bye-Buggy (which seats four infants) and to provide our active toddlers with an expanded outdoor play space.

 

Philosophy

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In recognizing that every child is an individual with unique abilities, desires and emotions, our program is designed to meet the individual needs of each child and to provide them with enriching experiences. In our infant/toddler program, we recognize that, through love and understanding, our children will feel the warmth and security that fosters self-confidence and inner-happiness. Our purpose is to provide an atmosphere wherein children can grow and develop at their own pace, feel proud of their many accomplishments and, through exploration, discover the wonderful world of play.

 

Goals

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Our primary goal is to provide each infant and toddler with the best of care in a clean and nurturing environment. Our highly qualified and professional staff will guide and encourage your child in every stage of his or her development. We recognize that each child has unique abilities and, through a close relationship between child and teacher, we work together to develop social and emotional growth, as well as language and cognitive development. Our play equipment is designed to provide stimulating experiences for the children where they can learn through their own natural curiosity.

Our secondary goal is to keep our parents involved in their child's day through consistent and effective communication with our staff. We recognize that, for the working parent, it can be very difficult to place a young child in a center each day. It is with this in mind that we strive to maintain the best possible care and environment for our children, and to provide parents with the information and guidance they may need with their child's growth and development. Also, on a daily basis, we inform parents about their child's day - their feeding schedule, toileting information and sleeping pattern as well as anything that we feel should be brought to their attention.

We encourage parents to stop by and nurse or feed their infants, and invite parents of toddlers to have lunch with us or participate in program activities. Birthday parties are encouraged, and parents are invited to provide special treats for their child and his or her little friends on these special occasions. We hope that, by working together, your child will have a very positive, happy and successful experience in our very special program. In fact, we look forward to teaching and caring for your child for many years to come in our pre-school.

 

Program

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This program is designed for children who will be entering kindergarten the following year or who are not yet of prekindergarten age, but are ready for a more enriching and challenging curriculum.  Several prekindergarten classes are offered as well as a Transitional KindergartenThere is no program schedule in CAMELOT's infant/toddler program; instead we encourage the children to learn and play at their own pace and on their own schedule. Throughout the day children may enjoy the large variety of play materials that are readily made available to then, as well as creative play centers and music. Stories are read to the children many times each day, and arts and crafts activities are provided for the toddler age group. Infants are given daily rides in the four-seater "Bye-Bye Buggy" and the toddlers play in a yard filled with age-appropriate equipment.

Ages of Children

We accept infants from eight weeks to about one year of age. At that time, if developmentally ready, children are then placed in the toddler area where the equipment, materials and program are more suited to this age group.

Meals

Infants: We follow the schedule requested by the parent, including the amount of food to be given. All food items are provided by the parent.
Toddlers: We provide all meals for children in this age group. The schedule is as follows:

Morning:	7:30 Breakfast	Afternoon:	3:00 Snack
	9:30 Snack		5:30 Snack (Upon request of parent.)
	11:45 Lunch

 

Nap

Infants: Each child is provided with his or her own crib. Infants may sleep according to their own schedule. Parents are informed each day as to the amount of time their child slept.
Toddlers: Every day, toddlers are provided with a rest time from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. If a toddler needs additional rest time in the morning, this can be accommodated.

 

For more information call at (510) 481-1304.

 

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