Our Infant Program prioritizes nurturing attachment to caregivers, laying the foundation for a lifetime of healthy development.
Our caregiving philosophy is inspired by the RIE® Educaring Approach, emphasizing the importance of secure attachment and allowing infants to participate actively in their care. In the words of RIE® founder Magda Gerber, “Caring is the curriculum.” Every interaction,from feeding and diapering to play, is an opportunity for connection and engagement. Outside of caregiving activities, infants openly explore with their environment with as little interruption as possible, building motor and cognitive skills alongside curiosity and confidence. With age-appropriate toys and sensory experiences, we thoughtfully design our classrooms to provide safe and engaging spaces for infants to explore and play. As they grow, we nurture their physical development with organic, made-from-scratch purees and introduce specialist curricula, including music and art classes tailored to the youngest learners.
Our Infant Rooms are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daily schedules revolve around a responsive approach, meaning feeding and sleeping are on-demand, based on the individual infant’s cues. This research-backed approach allows teachers to give full attention to each infant during caregiving activities, creating an essential bonding that babies need.
Infants’ schedules flow within a daily classroom rhythm with structured activities in which the whole class participates. Here’s what a typical day looks like:
Nutrition is vital for healthy growth and development, especially in the early years. We invest in healthy foods for all children in our care. Our on-site organic kitchen prepares fresh, made-from-scratch purees daily, ensuring your little one receives the nourishment they need. We work closely with families to introduce foods when the child is ready (beginning at four months), following the USDA CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines for infant feeding and nutrition.
Reach out today to schedule a tour or learn more about our infant, toddler, preschool and prekindergarten programs centrally located in North Seattle.
(206) 547-1433
admissions@ourbeginning.com
123 NW 36th Street, Suite 120
Seattle, WA 98107