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Infant Program
The earliest months of your baby's life shape everything that comes after. At Open Arms Early Learning and Development Center in Philadelphia, our infant program gives babies a strong, loving start with caregivers who treat them like their own. We combine responsive, hands-on care with a thoughtful curriculum so your baby grows, learns, and thrives from day one.
Warm, attentive care from experienced infant educators in Philadelphia
A structured yet flexible daily routine that supports healthy development
Transparent daily communication to keep parents informed and connected
Our Approach to Infant Education
We believe that the first year of life is one of the most important times for a child's development. At Open Arms Early Learning and Development Center, our approach is simple: follow your baby's lead. Every infant is different, and we take the time to learn your baby's schedule, personality, and needs.
Our caregivers build warm, trusting relationships with each baby. We respond quickly to your baby's cues, whether they need feeding, comfort, or playtime. This consistent, responsive care helps your baby feel safe and builds the foundation for healthy emotional development.
We also stay in close communication with parents. You will always know what your baby did, ate, and how they felt throughout the day.
What Our Infant Program Includes
Our infant program at Open Arms is thoughtfully designed to support your baby's growth in every area, from physical development to social and emotional skills. From the moment your baby arrives, every part of their day is filled with care, connection, and age-appropriate activities that help them grow at their own pace.
Responsive feeding and sleep routines that respect your baby's natural schedule. We work with each family to understand their baby's feeding preferences and sleep patterns, and we follow those routines consistently so your baby always feels at ease.
Sensory and discovery play to spark curiosity and early learning. From soft textures and colorful objects to gentle sounds and light exploration, we create play experiences that engage all of your baby's senses in a safe and stimulating way.
Lap reading, nursery rhymes, and music to support language development. Our caregivers read to babies every single day, using picture books, songs, and rhymes to surround them with the sounds and rhythms of language long before they can speak.
Supervised movement and tummy time to build physical strength. We guide babies through daily movement activities that help them develop the muscle strength and coordination they need to reach important physical milestones like rolling, sitting, and crawling.
Gentle social interactions with other babies to begin building social awareness. Babies learn a great deal simply by being around other babies. We create calm, supervised moments for infants to notice and respond to one another, which is the very beginning of social development.
Calm, structured daily routines to help babies feel safe and confident. Predictability is incredibly important for infants. A consistent daily schedule that balances feeding, play, rest, and connection helps babies feel secure and reduces stress.
Art and creative sensory experiences using safe, baby-friendly materials. We introduce babies to soft paints, textured surfaces, and other sensory materials that encourage exploration, creativity, and fine motor development in a completely safe environment.
Caregiver-led bonding activities such as baby massage, gentle stretching, and quiet cuddle time. Physical closeness and touch are essential for infant development. Our caregivers build moments of warmth and connection into every baby's day.
Parent communication and daily reporting so you never miss a moment. At the end of each day, families receive a detailed update on their baby's feeding, sleep, mood, and activities. We believe that keeping parents informed is a key part of quality infant care.
Our Infant Program Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed for babies from birth through 12 months and follows a whole-child approach to development. Every activity is chosen with purpose and adjusted to meet your baby where they are.
Emotional Security
Babies develop trust and feel safe through consistent, responsive caregiving that meets their needs quickly and lovingly.Early Language Skills
We talk, sing, and read with your baby throughout the day, planting the seeds for strong communication skills.Motor Development
Playtime is structured to encourage both big movements like rolling and crawling and small ones like grasping and reaching.Sensory Exploration
We introduce safe textures, sounds, and visuals that help babies make sense of the world around them.
Our caregivers observe and document each baby's progress so families always have a clear picture of how their child is growing.
Why Choose Open Arms Early Learning And Development Center?
Open Arms Early Learning And Development Center has become one of Philadelphia's most trusted names in early childhood care. Here is why parents choose us for their infants:
Low infant-to-caregiver ratios for close, attentive, individualized care
Certified and compassionate caregivers with specialized training in infant development
A licensed, safe, and welcoming facility in Philadelphia
Consistent caregivers who build lasting bonds with the babies in their care
Daily parent updates so you always know how your baby is spending their day
A curriculum backed by early childhood research and adapted for each child
We bring together professional excellence and genuine love for children, because your baby deserves both.
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Give your baby the best start possible. At Open Arms Early Learning And Development Center, we are ready to welcome your family and give your little one the care, love, and learning they deserve.
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