The infant program at La Luz ECC features a class size of seven babies with two teachers.
Infant and Toddler Program Introduction
Baby and toddler development is rapid and healthy progress is dependent on caring relationships with a few adults. Our children spend their first three years with the same teachers and the (mostly) same group of children to prevent the disruption of these early key relationships. Children change rooms, but not teachers, once each year in August. Infants, ones and twos each have their own rooms and their own outdoor playgrounds designed to be safe and appropriate for that age. Group sizes and child to adult ratios are low to reduce stress and allow plenty of individual attention. La Luz ECC features the following ratios and group sizes in the infant and toddler program:
| Group Name |
Ages |
Group Size | Child to Adult Ratio | Maximum Enrollment |
| Infants | 6 Weeks to 1 Year |
7 |
3.5:1 | 14 |
| One-Year Olds | 12 to 24 Months | 9 | 4.5:1 | 18 |
| Two-Year Olds | 24 to 36 Months | 12 | 6:1 | 24 |
Our teachers have specialized training in infant/toddler growth and development, and in working with families. Parents are welcome to come in anytime, and we encourage you to set aside a regular time each month to spend in your child’s room. Areas for breastfeeding are available so mothers can be with their children anytime. We talk with, hold, sing and respond lovingly to your child. Routines of feeding and diaper changing are occasions for positive interaction and nurturing. Reading books is an important part of each day.
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Infant Program Description
Infants come into the world ready to learn and love, each with his or her own unique set of characteristics. Our teachers collaborate with families to ensure that the best care is provided based on individual needs. Every child will have a chance to form a healthy bond with his or her teacher. These relationships serve to enhance, but never replace, the child’s primary bonds with family members. The group size for infants is seven babies to two adults. There are two infant rooms at La Luz ECC.
The infant environment is designed to provide a safe place for babies to grow from babes-in-arms, through creeping, crawling and cruising to walking. There are different floor levels and soft ramps to encourage physical exploration and plenty of interesting places to get to, including a non-breakable mirror, safe toys, and ready laps. Cleanliness and an ongoing attention to sanitation are an important part of staff responsibilities.
Each child has his or her own crib for napping, but awake time will be spent in interaction. Young infants (less than 6 months old) will be held most of this time, with a gradual introduction to more independent time. Floor time is important to allow infants who cannot yet crawl the chance to practice reaching for enticing objects and so develop the strength and coordination to creep and then crawl. The encouragement and shared excitement of a loving adult nearby makes the work a wonderful game. All children will be responded to promptly.
Infants have their own outdoor play yard, with plenty of shade.
The La Luz ECC facility has been designed with a homelike feel that we hope will provide a comfortable environment for breastfeeding moms to drop by during the day to nurse their infants. The Infant Room features more than 90 square feet per child, which far exceeds the NAEYC recommended minimum of 50. With a large space, and the very low ratios in the Infant program, it is expected that La Luz ECC infants will enjoy time free of tears, and full of security, calmness, and developmentally appropriate stimulation.
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