Our infant program provides a safe, nurturing, and home-like environment where our youngest learners are cared for with warmth, attention, and intention. With a teacher-to-child ratio of 1:4 or better, our dedicated staff partners closely with families to support each child’s individual routines, including feeding, sleeping, and diapering, while maintaining open communication to ensure every child feels secure and loved.
Guided by the HighScope curriculum, our program blends flexible daily care with age-appropriate activities that encourage exploration, early learning, and developmental growth. Infants enjoy free play, music and movement, art, gross and fine motor activities, and opportunities to practice emerging skills such as holding a bottle, self-feeding, and sitting independently.
A Day at the Center:
Our infant classroom follows a flexible, nurturing schedule designed around each child’s individual needs. Infants are fed and rested according to their personal routines, and diaper changes are completed at least every two hours to ensure comfort and care throughout the day.
As infants grow and reach approximately six months, they gradually transition into a more predictable daily rhythm. Older infants start the day with supervised free play using age-appropriate toys that encourage curiosity and early learning.
Breakfast includes fruit or vegetables paired with baby cereal, along with a bottle. Children are supported in developing milestones such as holding a bottle, sitting independently, and beginning self-feeding.
Throughout the day, infants engage in activities that promote healthy development, including gross motor play with tunnels, balls, and climbing equipment; art exploration; small-group and independent play; music and movement; and fine motor activities.
Lunch provides opportunities to practice independence and self-feeding skills. After lunch, infants settle in for nap time, followed by relaxed classroom play and individualized care until departure.
More Info/To Enroll:
Contact Victoria Benning at 814-454-1675 x121 or email vbenning@stmartincenter.org.
Financial Assistance:
The Early Learning Resource Center offers childcare assistance for those who qualify.
"I was so nervous sending my kids to daycare. Actually cried a few times the 1st week and now I am so happy and grateful to send them to daycare with no stress. I love that they send me random updates and picture mail it means so much to me that they care enough to keep me updated on him and treat him as if he's their own." - Marshanay, parent
