Our Nestlings cohorts’ routines are fluid and determined by the temperaments and ages of the babies in the cohort. Because of this, our primary care providers create a routine according to the needs of the individuals in the group. Our focus is on giving our Nestlings lots of affection and one-on-one attention. Providing babies with a strong sense of security and comfort is paramount!
Primary Care Providers focus on:
- Personal Care: dressing, hair brushing, diapering, etc.
- Sign Language: sign language is used regularly to facilitate language development
- Personal Connections: Lots and lots of snuggles, giggles, and face-to-face time
- Developmental Growth Activities
- Connecting with Other Children:
- We join the older groups during:
- outdoor time
- librarian visits
- Special collaborative art projects
- music & movement
- We join the older groups during:
- And most importantly, our Nestling staff are in constant communication with parents. Things change so quickly as babies grow and develop during their first year earthside! Our staff focus on a healthy working relationship with all of our parents so that we can meet the needs of the entire family.
