Infant Care

Our Infant Care Program

Infant Care at the Early Learning Village is available for children aged 2 months – 18 months. Following the principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy, the goal of our Infant Care is to support the development of the whole child enabling them to feel secure, autonomous, competent, and connected.

When we help a child to feel secure, appreciated and that somebody is deeply, truly interested in them, we can positively influence that child’s whole personality.

This is why as part of our Infant Care Program we give the infant plenty of time for uninterrupted play. We appreciate and admire what babies are actually doing and support that natural learning.

Each baby and infant in our care is unique, with their own developing and changing needs, preferences and routines. At the Early Learning Village, Infant Care adapts to each child, through the creation of Individual Care Programs. These are developed in partnership with each family, ensuring the care we give is as similar to that they would get at home as possible.

Each family has a regularly updated electronic portfolio using the celebrated StoryPark platform, which follows each child’s personal development and shares these moments through photos, videos and text with the family.

Parents have the option to join the Infant Swimming program run by qualified instructors that involves both parent and child.

Our Infant Care Staff

Staffed by well qualified and experienced carers and educators, Infant Care at the Early Learning Village offers parents a unique program that cares for the needs and supports the development of their baby / infant.

We have a 1:4 carer infant ratio and a trained nurse is also on hand at the Early Learning Village to support each child’s well-being.

A dedicated dietician helps with planning the weekly menu for the children and meals are prepared within a fully equipped allergen kitchen. Meals are ensured to be developmentally and nutritionally balanced for all children’s individual needs.

To complete the holistic approach, a sleep consultant is available to help develop healthy and supportive daily rituals around sleep.

Infant Care Pod

The Infant Care Pod is located at Tower C of the Early Learning Village.

Set up within a naturally lit floor, the Pod has spacious rooms that provide for dedicated and engaging activities. Adjoining outside areas offer a sandpit, sensory areas and play spaces that allow the children to experience rain, wind, light and the occasional bird, within a safe and secure environment.

Our approach involves replicating children’s personal home routines, including sleep and feeding schedules, within our dedicated Infant Care Pod. For naptime, children will rest in a quiet room in their individual cots where a staff member performs sleep checks at short intervals, supporting children’s independent sleep.

Our Infant Care Schedule

The program runs 47 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday from 8 am – 6 pm.

Infant Care Semester Dates 2024/25

SEMESTER BEGINS ENDS
Semester 2 Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Friday, December 13, 2024
Holiday Monday, December 16, 2024 Monday, January 6, 2025 (PD)
Semester 1 Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Friday, June 20, 2025
Holiday Monday, June 23, 2025 Monday, July 7, 2025 (PD)
Semester 2 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Friday, December 12, 2025
Holiday Monday, December 15, 2025 Monday, January 5, 2026 (PD)
Semester 1 – 2026 Starts Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Professional Development Dates AY 24/25

Professional Development days are teachers’ training days & school will be closed on these dates.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DATES
Professional Development Tuesday, 13 May, 2025

Friday, 7 November, 2025

Public Holiday Dates 2025

School will be further closed on these public holiday dates.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS DATES
Chinese New Year Wednesday – Thursday, January 29 – 30, 2025
Hari Raya Puasa Monday, March 31, 2025
Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2025
Labour Day Thursday, May 1, 2025
Vesak Day Monday, May 12, 2025
Hari Raya Haji Friday, June 6, 2025
National Day Saturday, August 9, 2025
Deepavali Monday, October 20, 2025

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