Nurturing Beginnings for Your Little One

At Harwell School, we understand that your infant's first months are filled with rapid growth and precious moments. Our Infants Program is designed to provide a nurturing, stimulating environment that supports your baby's development from 3 to 8 months of age.

Discovering the World: At this stage, your infant is beginning to explore the world around them, using their senses to understand their environment. They are fascinated by faces, respond to sounds, and start recognizing familiar voices. This is a critical period for developing trust and attachment, as they learn to feel secure in the presence of caregivers.

Key Developments

Sensory Awareness:

Infants are highly attuned to sensory experiences. They explore through touch, taste, sound, and sight, gradually learning to focus on objects and track them with their eyes.

Motor Skills:

During these months, your baby will start to gain better control over their movements, including lifting their head, rolling over, and eventually sitting up with support.

Social Interaction:

Your infant will begin to express themselves through smiles, coos, and babbling, forming the foundation for language development and social engagement.

Our Approach at Harwell School:

Interactive Play-Based Curriculum:

Our curriculum is designed to fuel your child’s natural curiosity. We create a stimulating environment where older infants can safely explore and develop their motor skills. Activities are tailored to encourage movement, from crawling and walking to grasping and manipulating objects, fostering both gross and fine motor development.

Language and Cognitive Growth:

Our teachers engage with your child through conversation, songs, and interactive storytelling. We focus on encouraging their language skills by naming objects, narrating activities, and responding to their attempts at communication, helping to expand their vocabulary and understanding.

Social and Emotional Support:

We support your child’s emerging social skills through group activities that promote interaction with peers and caregivers. Through guided play, we help them navigate social interactions, teaching them the basics of empathy, sharing, and cooperation.

What Sets Harwell's Infant Care Apart

At Harwell School, we recognize that older infants are rapidly growing into independent explorers. Our personalized care ensures that your child’s developmental milestones are supported in a nurturing environment. We celebrate their curiosity and independence, offering them the freedom to discover the world around them while providing the guidance and care they need to thrive. Our goal is to lay a strong foundation for their future learning and social development, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next stages of their journey.

Individualized Care Plans: Tailored schedules for each baby's unique needs
Exploration-Rich Environment: Age-appropriate spaces designed for mobile and increasingly curious infants
Responsive Caregiving: Low teacher-to-infant ratios for attentive, loving care
Exploration-Rich Environment: Age-appropriate spaces designed for mobile and increasingly curious infants
Comprehensive Family Services: From nutrition advice to sleep consultations, we support your whole family

A Nurturing Approach to Early Learning

Our curriculum for older infants is thoughtfully crafted to support your baby's natural curiosity and growing capabilities. Through gentle, age-appropriate activities, we focus on:

Emotional Security and Attachment
Early Language Development
Sensory Exploration
Physical Development and Motor Skills

A Day In The Life Of Your Baby

While each day is tailored to your baby's individual needs, here's a glimpse of what a typical day might look like:

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Warm welcome and morning cuddles
8:00 AM: Feeding time (breast milk or formula)
9:00 AM: Nap time in our cozy sleep area
10:30 AM: Feeding time
11:00 AM: Gentle learning activities (tummy time, soft toys, singing)
11:30 AM: Outdoor time (weather permitting) or indoor sensory play
12:00 PM: Feeding time
12:30 PM: Soothing music and storytime
1:00 PM: Nap time
3:00 PM: Feeding time
3:30 PM: Bonding activities with caregivers
4:00 PM: Gentle learning activities
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Pick-up time and daily recap with parents

Communication and Parent Engagement

We believe in keeping you connected to your infant's day. Through our parent app, you'll receive:

Real-time updates on feedings, diaper changes, and naps
Photos of your baby's activities and milestones
Daily summaries of your infant's experiences
Regular check-ins on your baby's development

Exceptional Family Benefits for Infant Care

When you enroll your infant at Harwell School, you're joining a community that supports your entire family during this special time:

Pediatric Telehealth

Access to infant health experts via text 24/7, with responses within 15 minutes.

Infant Wellness Advisors

Consult with sleep experts and lactation consultants to support your baby's wellbeing.

New Parent Support

Access to resources and support for navigating the challenges of early parenthood.

Community Events

Participate in events and meet other new parents in our Harwell community.

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