Individualized Infant Care
Adventurers
6 weeks to ~15 months
Our littlest ones are nothing short of precious, and they deserve the very best. We already know they get the very best at your home, so we strive to make their daycare experience the best it can be.
Our Adventurers room is specifically tailored to provide our infants with home-like comfort, warmth, and stability. The colors are neutral (which lessens over-stimulation), and we maintain a “shoe-free” policy to further create a safe and sanitary space for exploration.
Unlike many larger daycare centers, we support your child's growing sense of independence by providing them with plenty of floor space to explore and by limiting time spent in swings or other devices.
Our lead teachers hold degrees in early childhood or related fields and are experts at understanding the unique needs of this age group. Infants are communicating all the time, in a variety of ways, and we make sure they are heard loud and clear.
Infant Learning
Our program is designed to be a seamless journey of discovery and development, where each stage builds upon the last. We foster this growth through intentional interactions that are responsive to each child's unique needs and developmental level. We create a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and thrive, guided by the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines and Barefoot Learning Culture Descriptors.
Language / Literacy
Infants at Wonder are immersed in a world of language through consistent and engaging back-and-forth interactions. We use songs, rhymes, books, and verbal interactions to build listening skills and an early understanding of communication. Through play, we model language, expand their receptive vocabulary. By narrating our daily caregiving routines, we support the child’s early understanding of language.
Social / Emotional
In this foundational stage, our primary focus is on creating a secure and loving environment where babies feel safe to explore. We support the early development of emotional regulation through consistent routines and responsive care. Interactions with caregivers and peers help our littlest learners begin to understand social cues, form early attachments, and engage in play and exploration.
Math
Exploring the environment is a child's first introduction to math concepts. We provide opportunities for hands-on experiences where babies explore and learn about concepts like size, shape, and spatial relationships through play with safe, age-appropriate materials. Through intentional interactions and daily routines, we introduce infants to math vocabulary by describing size, quantity, and position.
By providing intentional interactions and a nurturing, responsive environment, our program creates a continuum of learning that supports children every step of the way. From the earliest interactions of infancy to the more complex learning of toddlerhood and beyond, we are committed to helping children develop a strong foundation for future learning and success.
Home Away from Home
We recognize that every infant and family has unique, individual preferences and needs. By understanding typical home routines and schedules, we are able follow children's natural sleeping and waking process and determine meals and feedings based on their individual hunger patterns. We follow their cues to implement your home schedule as closely as possible, and we are always available to discuss any changes.
We also understand that morning routines can be hectic, and we make every effort to make our services a welcomed assistance. Daily care essentials like Pampers diapers, wipes, and ointment are included in your child's tuition, giving you one less thing to worry about. We will also gladly store your child's formula or breast milk for you on site.