Infant Care
Give your child the opportunity to play, learn and grow in a loving, supportive environment.
What You Will Get in This Service
At Inspired Minds Early Learning Centre, we recognise that infants (0–18 months) are in a foundational stage, rapidly forming attachments, developing motor skills, and beginning to explore the world through their senses. Our Infant Care program offers a secure, nurturing, and responsive environment tailored to support your baby’s emotional, cognitive, and physical milestones.
Our Approach to Infant Care
We cultivate a warm, predictable routine that balances care, soothing activities, and safe exploration. Our trained caregivers use developmentally appropriate practices—responsive feeding, gentle sensory experiences, and loving interactions—to foster trust, brain development, and early communication.
What We Offer
Gentle Sensory & Motor Stimulation
Infants engage in tummy time, soft-textured toys, and simple sensory activities (touch, sound, and sight) to strengthen neck and core muscles, support hand-eye coordination, and encourage curiosity.
Individualised Responsive Care
Maintaining a very low caregiver-to-infant ratio, we follow each baby’s unique feeding, sleeping, and soothing cues. Our team responds promptly to your child’s needs, promoting secure attachment and emotional well-being.
Early Communication & Bonding
Through cooing, soft singing, and interactive play, we nurture pre-language skills. Caregivers model facial expressions and gentle vocalisations, encouraging infants to babble, gesture, and connect socially.
Health, Safety & Comfort
Your infant’s safety is paramount: we maintain baby-proofed spaces, adhere to safe sleep guidelines (e.g., back-to-sleep positioning), and follow strict hygiene protocols for all toys and surfaces.
Daily Parent Updates
We partner closely with you—providing real-time notes on feeding times, diaper changes, naps, and baby’s mood. Photos and brief summaries keep you connected to every milestone.
Our Daily Routine
Time of Day | Activities |
|---|---|
Morning Cuddles & Feeding | Gentle wake-ups with soft songs, followed by feeding on demand. |
Tummy Time & Sensory Play | Supervised floor time with age-appropriate mats, mirrors, and sensory toys. |
Midday Nap & Diaper Care | Comfortable, dimly lit rest period following safe-sleep guidelines; diaper check before and after. |
Soothing Story-time | Short board books and soft rhythms to foster attention and bonding. |
Afternoon Exploration | Guided reach-and-grasp activities, soft rattles, and gentle music to stimulate cognitive growth. |
Late-Day Feeding & Wind-Down | Final feed of the day, followed by calming massage or swaddling to prepare for evening rest. |
At Inspired Minds Cottage, we honour each infant’s individual pace of growth. Our supportive environment, expert caregivers, and open communication ensure your baby thrives—safely, joyfully, and with the very best start.