Infant and Toddler Program

We Love our Babies

subtitle_bar The Infant and Toddler Program will focus on the interests of the children. Children learn best when they have an interest in what they are doing. Observing the children in their play as well as receiving input will help us determine the interests of the children and use this as a basis for our planning.

Daily Schedule and Program

The program developed for the Infant and Toddlers has been developed with the children’s need’s and interests in mind. The program is very flexible and has no set schedule because the children are at different developmental levels and their routines may differ. An outline of the basic schedule is as follows. Please note naps, eating times as well as diaper changes may differ for each child.

  • 7:00- 8:00 Free play & Breakfast (provided by parents)
  • 8:00-9:00 Free play with staff
  • 9:00- 9:15 Diaper changes, Wash up
  • 9:00 – 11:00 Infants nap time (schedules vary for each child)
  • 9:15-9:30 Singing, story
  • 9:30 Snack (provided by centre)
  • 9:45- 10:15 Toddlers and staff separate from younger children and go to activity room where they will participate in an assortment of age appropriate activities such as puzzles, flannel stories, games, building blocks etc. The infants and staff enjoy the room to themselves and the special time together, staff may also plan a special sensory activity.
  • 10:15 Transition to outside time
  • 10:20- 11:15 Outside Time (weather permitting)
  • 11:10 Transition from outside; wash up
  • 11:15-11:45 Lunch (provided by parents)
  • 11:45-12:00 Wash up, diapers
  • 12:00-12:15 transition to nap, Storytime
  • 12:15-2:00 General nap time for the toddlers, younger children maybe up at this time eating lunch etc. Everyday varies and is unpredictable.
  • 2:00 – 3:30 Infant nap time (schedules vary for each child)
  • 2:00-2:30 Free play, Table toys
  • 2:30 Diapers & wash up
  • 2:45-3:00 Snack (provided by centre)
  • 3:00 Transition to outside
  • 3:00-4:00 Outside time (weather permitting)
  • 4:00 Transition to inside
  • 4:00-4:15 Diapers
  • 4:15-5:30 Quiet indoor activities, free play, departure

 

Infant and Toddler Team 

 

Nicole Penner

 

Early Childhood Educator / Infant & Toddler Educator

Nicole has her Early Childhood Education certification and specializes in Infant & Toddlers. Nicole has been employed by the Society since August 2023 and has over 15 years experience in the filed. Nicole enjoys reading stories and singing songs with the children daily. 

 

Kat Notenbomer

Early Childhood Educator / Infant & Toddler Educator / Special Needs Educator 

Kat has her Diploma Early Childhood Education and works with the Infant & Toddlers. Kat joined us in June 2020 and has 4 years experience in the field. Kat enjoys getting to know each and every child and setting achievable goals for them through planning activities and room set up.

Danielle Paetsch 

Early Childhood Educator