Infant Development

Although development follows a general pattern, all babies grow and develop at different rates. Some will be learning and doing things at different times than other babies, even their own brothers and sisters.

At birth, your baby's brain is not yet fully developed. Babies are born with over 100 billion brain cells. Some of these cells are connected, but most are not. During the first five years of life (and after that at a slower rate), your child's brain is hard at work connecting these brain cells.

Each time your baby uses one of his/her senses - seeing, tasting, touching, hearing and smelling - a connection is made. When different kinds of experiences are repeated over and over again, the connections in your baby's brain become stronger. These connections shape the way he/she thinks, feels, behaves and learns.

It is important for babies to "attach" or connect strongly with a small, consistent group of people to build secure, meaningful relationships. We pride our selves on providing this kind of environment for your infant in your absence.