Avalon Academy’s infant program is open to infants who are six weeks of age.

We offer three classrooms for our students aged 6 weeks-12 months. Younger infants occupy the Little Angels and Ladybugs classrooms, and older infants the Pooh Bears class. Infants transition between the levels based on age, readiness, and availability of space.

Our highly trained and experienced infant care teachers provide a warm, loving, and safe environment. Daily, your baby is stimulated with age-appropriate cognitive, emotional, and motor control techniques and toys. The Pooh Bear class builds on the skills attained in our Little Angels class by introducing activities that develop gross motor skills, problem-solving, cooperation, and independence.

The Avalon Academy infant program promotes the following:

• A tailored, structured infant care plan established between you and your child’s teacher
• Gross motor skill development through movement and stimulation
• Fine motor skills development using soft play, stacking, and essential manipulation toys
• One-on-one cuddle and relaxation time

At the end of each school day, you’ll receive a report card listing your infant’s activities, eating and toilet patterns, and general information on your baby’s emotional and physical well-being.

Little Angels:

• Age Range: 6 weeks-9 months*
• Permitted teacher-student ratio: 3:10
• Class teachers:
  Ms. Angela (2005) “I was the Prom Queen in 1982!”
  Ms. Juanita (2003) “I love to clean!”
  Ms. Loretta (2005) “I love to go to church, and I love seafood!”

Pooh Bears:

• Age Range: 6-12 months*
• Permitted teacher-student ratio: 3:10
• Class teachers:
  Ms. Mary(2003) “I am cancer free and happy to be alive!”
  Ms. Bertha (2004)” I am thankful that my daughter saved my life. Now I have a second chance at life.”
  Ms. Ashley (2013) “I love to go walking!”

*Entry into a specific class depends on age, readiness, and space availability.

DAILY ACTIVITIES

07:00 am – Arrival/morning feedings
08:00 am – Language activities and motor skill development
09:00 am – Diaper changed & mid-morning feedings & naps
10:00 am – Music and story time
11:00 am – Diaper changes, lunches, and naps
12:00pm – Thematic activity
01:00 pm – Diaper changes, playtime, and naps
03:00 pm – Buggy and stroller ride outside
04:00 pm – Diaper changes, hand washing, and language activities
05:00 pm – Evening feeding and preparation for departure.

Infants function on individual schedules throughout the day. Diapers are checked and changed hourly as needed. Feedings are conducted according to individual feeding schedules, and naps are taken as needed.

Monthly developmental learning goals are prepared for each child and planned according to individual schedules.

The schedule listed above is a guideline for activities and can be changed daily as needed.