Our Program

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🌙 Sleep & Emotional Security

• Infants sleep in cribs; toddlers rest on toddler beds

• No mats or playpens — young children need a flat, supportive surface

• Calm routines that help children feel safe, rested, and secure

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🥣 Nutrition & Growing Independence

• Fresh meals prepared from scratch

• Exposure to a variety of foods and textures

• Support with self-feeding, holding utensils, and positive mealtime habits

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🌿 Outdoor Exploration

• Daily outdoor time in our backyard

• Walks and exploration around the Marina neighborhood

• Movement, fresh air, and real-world discovery built into the day

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🧩 Learning Through Play

• Play-based learning from infancy through preschool

• Learning through hands-on play, music, books, and daily routines

• Development of language, problem-solving, creativity, and social skills

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👣 Supporting Developmental Milestones

• Encouragement with first steps and early movement

• Support for first words and communication

• Gentle guidance with independence and early potty learning, when ready

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🤍 A Thoughtful, Intentional Environment

By combining intentional care with play-based learning, we create a nurturing environment where children feel confident, supported, and excited to learn at their own pace.

Our Infant Care program focuses on creating a calm, secure, and nurturing environment during a baby’s earliest stage of development. At this age, emotional security, consistency, and responsive care are essential.

• Individualized feeding and sleep routines
• Infants sleep in cribs in a quiet, comfortable space
• Gentle sensory play, music, and movement
• Daily indoor and outdoor time for fresh air and observation
• Support for early milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, and early communication

Our goal is to provide a strong foundation where infants feel safe, supported, and free to explore.children do best: Play! By combining planned activities and open-ended experiences, toddlers are allowed to move at their own pace and learn through discovery. preschool curriculum

The toddler years are a time of rapid growth in independence, language, and movement. Our Toddler Care program is built around learning through play, exploration, and daily routines.

• Play-based activities that support language, social, and motor development
• Opportunities for walking, climbing, problem-solving, and hands-on discovery
• Support for self-feeding, early independence, and communication
• A balance of structured activities and open-ended play
• Consistent routines that help toddlers feel confident and secure

Toddlers are encouraged to explore their environment, make choices, and learn through meaningful everyday experiences.

Our Preschool Program supports children as they grow into confident, independent, and curious learners — without rushing childhood.

• Purposeful play-based learning throughout the day
• Development of social, emotional, language, cognitive, and motor skills
• Activities that encourage creativity, cooperation, and early problem-solving
• Learning guided by children’s interests rather than a rigid curriculum
• A calm, supportive, home-like environment that fosters confidence and independence

We focus on strong social and emotional foundations while nurturing curiosity and a love of learning.

Across all age groups, we prioritize:

• Emotional security and consistency
• Learning through play and daily routines
• Individualized support and observation
• A respectful, nurturing, home-based environment

By honoring each child’s unique pace and interests, we help prepare them for future learning with confidence and joy.