Infants 0 months to 23 months

Infant Program

At Hands On Learning Centre, our infant program provides a safe and nurturing space where your child can learn, grow, and thrive. Because we understand how important this stage is, we treat our role as your child’s home away from home with the utmost care and respect.

We maintain a small ratio of one teacher for every three children, specifically for ages 0-23 months. This structure allows our educators to give each infant the love, attention, and individualized care they deserve. Moreover, to help foster trust and build self-esteem, we focus on supporting infants as they form meaningful connections with both their caregivers and peers.

Additionally, we take pride in building strong partnerships with our Hands On families. Open communication matters to us. That’s why we make the effort to understand what is most important to you as a parent. Furthermore, we remain committed to providing a nurturing environment that meets the needs of both you and your child.

As your infant grows, we thoughtfully adapt our program to support natural stages of development and learning. In doing so, we ensure that each child’s unique journey is supported with patience, care, and encouragement.

We use many things to inspire and engage our infants including

Age-appropriate toys
Music and movement
Sensory Play
Story time, finger plays, rhymes

We have a predictable day so that infants have a routine that helps them to adapt to the childcare environment.

Infants are particularly magical because the whole world is a learning experience. It is a delight to share the moments as your child discovers the world around them

7:00 – 8:30 am – Free Play/Arrivals
8:30 – 9:00 am – Classroom Centres
9:00 – 9:30 am – Snack
9:30 – 10:00 am – Music and Movement
10:00 – 10:30 am – Sensory Play
10:30 – 11:00 am – Classroom Centres
11:00 – 11:45 am – Lunch/Bathroom routine
11:45 am – 12:15 pm – Storytime
12:15 – 2:30 pm – Quiet Time
2:30 – 3:00 pm – Bathroom Routine
3:00 – 3:30 pm – Snack
3:30 – 4:00 pm – Outdoor Play
4:00 – 5:00 pm – Classroom Centres
5:00 – 6:00 pm – Group Free Play/Departures