Our Child Care Center (Infants and Young Toddler Rooms)
About this course
Course Features
Typical Day
Our Infant and Young Toddler classrooms follow a flexible daily schedule designed to meet each child’s individual needs while gradually introducing consistent routines that foster security and confidence. Parents provide diapers, formula, bottles, and baby food, as needed, to support their child’s daily care.
Throughout the day, children participate in a balance of feeding, diapering, handwashing, tummy time, baby exercise, fine and gross motor activities, music, singing, reading, stroller walks, outdoor play, quiet play, and nap time. Learning experiences are intentionally planned to support each child’s development and align with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards (Birth to Kindergarten).
Enrichment
Our Infant and Young Toddler Enrichment Program provides opportunities for children to participate in age-appropriate art activities, music and movement, outdoor play on our Infant and Young Toddler playground, and daily stroller walks to the Koi Pond and Bird Sanctuary, where they observe God’s creation and explore the natural environment.
Learning Environment
Our Infant and Young Toddler classrooms provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow at their own pace. Classrooms are thoughtfully arranged with age-appropriate learning materials, sensory experiences, books, music, mirrors, and opportunities for movement that support early exploration and development.
Children develop early language, cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and spiritual skills through responsive interactions, consistent routines, and engaging indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Learning experiences are intentionally planned to support each child’s individual development and align with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards (Birth to Kindergarten) and the Christian Schools of Florida Accreditation Standards.
Building a Strong Foundation
The first years of life are an important time for learning and development. Our Infant and Young Toddler Program supports each child’s language, cognitive, physical, social-emotional, spiritual, and creative development through developmentally appropriate experiences designed to meet each child’s individual needs.
Through responsive care, meaningful relationships, and Biblical teaching, children build trust, confidence, curiosity, and independence while developing the skills needed for future learning and development.
Olympic Milestones Series
As part of our unique Olympic Milestones Series, Granada Day School celebrates each child’s educational journey through our Bronze, Silver, and Gold Milestone Ceremonies. Inspired by the Olympic tradition of recognizing dedication, growth, and achievement, each ceremony celebrates the many developmental milestones children have reached, honoring their perseverance, growth, and accomplishments along the way.
Students are recognized with a commemorative certificate celebrating their developmental achievements, while parents are honored with a medal symbolizing the partnership between families and educators. These meaningful celebrations strengthen our school community by bringing families, teachers, and students together to celebrate each child’s accomplishments and create lasting memories throughout their Granada Day School journey.
God is at the Center
Christian Education
Because each child is created in the image of God, spiritual development is an important part of our Infant and Young Toddler Program. Through loving relationships, daily interactions, age-appropriate Bible stories, songs, prayer, and simple Biblical truths, children begin to experience God’s love while learning the values of kindness, compassion, thankfulness, and respect in a Christ-centered environment.
Whole Child Focus:
We focus on the whole child and provide opportunities for him, or her, to develop spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically. Your child is loved and encouraged to work at his or her own level of development.