The basis of our infant and toddler care model stems from providing a loving and safe environment. We believe that children need continuity of care, and so our program is designed for children to remain with the same caregiver until they move into the Pre K room. This provides the consistency and bonding our youngest children need to thrive outside of the home.

Our philosophy is also based in showing respect to the youngest in our care. Maintaining low student to teacher ratios, and providing space and materials that are appropriate for the development of infants and toddlers allows us to support each child in his or her own developmental path. Children at BCGC receive individualized attention aimed at supporting their learning and growth. We teach basic sign language so that children who are preverbal are able to communicate.

The infant schedule for feeding and sleeping is based on each child's individual rhythm.

Sample Schedule

7:30 - 8:15 Drop off and breakfast

8:30 Free Play

9:30 Morning Snack

10:00 Outside / Free Play

11:30 Lunch

12:30 Story Time

12:45 Nap

3:30 Afternoon Snack

3:30 - 5:30 Free Play / Outside

**Children go through many changes during these years and their needs and schedules are constantly changing. Our belief is that we best serve the children in our care through meeting their individual needs as they grow and develop, as opposed to trying to have them conform to our schedule. The above are guidelines that we use, but are adapted daily for each child as needed.

The basis of our infant and toddler care model stems from providing a loving and safe environment. We believe that children need continuity of care, and so our program is designed for children to remain with the same caregiver until they move into the Pre K room. This provides the consistency and bonding our youngest children need to thrive outside of the home.

Our philosophy is also based in showing respect to the youngest in our care. Maintaining low student to teacher ratios, and providing space and materials that are appropriate for the development of infants and toddlers allows us to support each child in his or her own developmental path. Children at BCGC receive individualized attention aimed at supporting their learning and growth. We teach basic sign language so that children who are preverbal are able to communicate.

The infant schedule for feeding and sleeping is based on each child's individual rhythm.

Sample Schedule

7:30 - 8:15 Drop off and breakfast

8:30 Free Play

9:30 Morning Snack

10:00 Outside / Free Play

11:30 Lunch

12:30 Story Time

12:45 Nap

3:30 Afternoon Snack

3:30 - 5:30 Free Play / Outside

**Children go through many changes during these years and their needs and schedules are constantly changing. Our belief is that we best serve the children in our care through meeting their individual needs as they grow and develop, as opposed to trying to have them conform to our schedule. The above are guidelines that we use, but are adapted daily for each child as needed.

The basis of our infant and toddler care model stems from providing a loving and safe environment. We believe that children need continuity of care, and so our program is designed for children to remain with the same caregiver until they move into the Pre K room. This provides the consistency and bonding our youngest children need to thrive outside of the home.

Our philosophy is also based in showing respect to the youngest in our care. Maintaining low student to teacher ratios, and providing space and materials that are appropriate for the development of infants and toddlers allows us to support each child in his or her own developmental path. Children at BCGC receive individualized attention aimed at supporting their learning and growth. We teach basic sign language so that children who are preverbal are able to communicate.

The infant schedule for feeding and sleeping is based on each child's individual rhythm.

Sample Schedule

7:30 - 8:15 Drop off and breakfast

8:30 Free Play

9:30 Morning Snack

10:00 Outside / Free Play

11:30 Lunch

12:30 Story Time

12:45 Nap

3:30 Afternoon Snack

3:30 - 5:30 Free Play / Outside

**Children go through many changes during these years and their needs and schedules are constantly changing. Our belief is that we best serve the children in our care through meeting their individual needs as they grow and develop, as opposed to trying to have them conform to our schedule. The above are guidelines that we use, but are adapted daily for each child as needed.

We support children's interest in learning about the world around them, with an emphasis on nature, social skills, health and nutrition. We teach respect for our planet and how to take care of it. Our program emphasizes the reuse, reduce, and recycle model in everything we do.

Sample Schedule

7:30 - 8:15 AM Drop off and breakfast

8:15 AM Center

9:30 AM Morning snack

10:00 AM Outside / Center

12:00 PM Circle time

12:10 PM Lunch

12:40 PM Story time

1:00 Rest time / Quiet activities

3:30 PM Afternoon snack

3:45 - 5:30 PM Center / Outside

Our curriculum incorporates the Indiana Academic Standards for Young Children from Birth to 5.