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Infant Care, 2 weeks to 2½ years.

What infant care looks like at Little Steps, and how to check if it fits your child.

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The Infant Care room

Infants stay in their own room, separate from older children. Cribs, floor space for tummy time, and a quiet corner for feeding and naps. Teachers follow each baby's own schedule for eating and sleeping, not a group clock.

Days are built on care routines. Diaper changes, bottles, and cuddles are one-to-one moments. Teachers talk through what they are doing, so babies hear language all day. Older infants pull up, cruise, and practice words.

A small group means your baby is known. Each day has a rhythm, but the pace comes from the child. You can ask the director about hours and registration.

What to expect

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Licensed Child Care

Little Steps is licensed by the State of New Jersey. The center has been open since December 2012 and is in Hainesport. A license means the program meets state rules for health, safety, and staffing. You can ask to see the license and the center's most recent inspection report.

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High Quality Learning

High quality learning starts with knowing each child. Teachers plan around what a child can already do and what comes next, using the Creative Curriculum. The day mixes free play with guided activities chosen for the child's age. You can ask how teachers decide what to plan for your child.

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Super Talented Staff

The teachers at Little Steps hold a range of credentials. The owner and director hold a master's degree, and the center has certified assistants. Infants are cared for by trained staff at a small student-to-staff ratio. You can ask about teacher training and how long staff have worked here.

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Play to Learn

Play is how young children learn. In the infant room, play means floor time, reaching for toys, stacking, and games with a teacher's voice. These moments build movement, language, and early problem solving. You can ask what toys and materials your child will use in the room.

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Little Steps Infant and Child Care Center

The Center has been open since December 2012 in Hainesport, New Jersey with a change in ownership in April 2022. We are the only infant and childcare facility of its kind in the local area as we also offer overnight and weekend care.

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Our Commitment to Health and Safety

Health and safety come first at Little Steps. Staff are CPR and First Aid trained, and the center keeps ties with the Health Department, the Burlington County Community Action Program (BCCAP), Grow New Jersey Kids (GNJK), and the Office of Licensing for training and guidance. You can ask what the daily cleaning and illness policies are.

What this looks like in practice

In a licensed infant room, babies eat and sleep on their own schedules, not a group one. Teachers hold, feed, change, and talk with each baby through the day. You might see tummy time, soft toys, and a teacher sitting on the floor with two or three babies nearby. Nap areas are separate, and each baby has their own crib.

Good infant care shows up at home. A baby who is held and answered during the day often settles more easily at night and reaches for you with more sounds and gestures. Parents start to notice their child watching faces, copying sounds, and trying new movements. You can tell a lot from how your baby greets you at pickup.

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