Infant Room at Ohana School of Early Learning
The Infant Room at Ohana School of Early Learning provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where infants can explore and grow throughout their day. Our approach supports early development through sensory experiences, discovery play, and individualized care.
A Learning Environment Designed for Growth
Infants learn through their five senses and through play-based exploration. Our teachers create engaging experiences using:
- Language & Movement
- Music & Books
- Water & Art Activities
- Dramatic Play Materials
Each week, teachers design a customized curriculum based on the infants’ developmental needs and interests. Families receive daily reports at drop-off and pick-up, keeping them informed about their child’s experiences.
A Safe and Clean Space for Infants
To maintain a clean environment for our crawling infants, we enforce a “shoeless” policy in the infant room.
- All adults must remove their shoes before entering.
- Socks are allowed, and slippers are provided for those with bare feet.
Individualized Infant Feeding
Feeding is an essential part of an infant’s social-emotional and physical development.
- All infants are held while bottle-feeding to promote nurturing contact.
- Breastfeeding mothers are welcome to relax and feed their infants in a comfortable space.
- Feeding plans are tailored to the child’s developmental needs, cues, and family preferences.
- Older infants are encouraged to develop independence during mealtimes, with plastic bibs provided for easy cleanup.
- Families can review menus and select appropriate foods for their infant.
Safe and Supportive Sleep Practices
Sleeping is both a physical and emotional process, and our teachers carefully observe each child’s sleep cues.
- Infants are soothed to sleep through holding, rocking, singing, and gentle crib rocking.
- All infants sleep only in cribs, following American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep Guidelines.
Building Strong Family Partnerships
We believe in fostering strong relationships with both children and their families.
- Each morning, we encourage parents to share updates about their child’s night so we can better meet their needs.
- At pick-up, teachers provide insights into the child’s day and a detailed daily report, including:
- Feeding times
- Nap schedules
- Diapering details
- Play activities
At Ohana School of Early Learning, we are committed to creating a loving, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for your infant. We look forward to partnering with you on this exciting journey!
