Marquette / Michigan / United States
Infant Care - 2 weeks to 15 months - Infants are provided with a safe, quiet, secure room designed for their individual schedules and needs. Experiences beyond routine feedings, diapering and rocking with a primary caregiver include story time, singing, music, pictures, and caregiver encouragement as milestones are reached. Caregivers train annually in infant development, CPR and first aid. Ratio is 1:4.
Developmental Toddler Care - 15 months to 2 1/2 years - Toddlers have a secure room designed for varying developmental stages. Throughout their day toddlers explore safely and confidentially, building on their skills, and using their senses. There is a time scheduled in the day for routines such as diapering or toilet training, meals and naptime. Scheduled activities include: story time, music, songs and finger-plays, sensory experiences, outdoor play, project time, and individual exploration of the environment. Caregivers are trained annually in infant and toddler development as well as CPR and first aid. Children are placed with primary caregivers. Breakfast, lunch, and pm snack are provided. The ratio is 1:4.
