What An Infant Needs
A strong sense of security, belonging, value and acceptance.
Acknowledgement of their feelings and perceptions.
Freedom to explore who they are creatively and cognitively.
Acknowledgement they are social, caring & compassionate individuals who deserve respect.

Meals are a Part of Growth & Development
All the infant's meals from birth to about 10 months must be provided by the families. This puts the parent in the driver's seat where they determine the brand and type of food given (i.e. low sodium, low sugar, organic, homemade, etc.). Our policy helps reduce confusion on the introduction of new foods and possible allergic reactions. As the infant moves closer to their first birthday, the Center provides table food, which facilitates a smooth transition into the toddler program where meals are provided by the Center.

Health & Safety Considerations
Our toys and equipment are sanitized at the end of each day (or during the day if necessary) to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all the children. It is important to remember that families and the Center must form a cooperative team which focuses on the well being of all the children enrolled. This may mean keeping a child at home if they are sick or not feeling good where extra TLC is necessary. The Serendipity staff is dedicated to wellness and quality care with a goal for a conscious community established between the teachers, children and families!

We Support Families & Develop a Community
We embrace the Reggio Philosophy in our school, and establishing a sense of community is very important. The children and families are acknowledged as being an integral part of our program. The parents are encouraged to visit anytime or call during the day to check on their child, which facilitates an active role in their child's day.

We want the families well informed, and our classroom offers daily reports with details of their child's activities. Specifics are given which include meal times, when diaper changes were done and the times and length of nap times. Special notes may be added for the families where our caregivers share a milestone or new awareness their child had during the day.