Infant Program
Infant Program (0-2 Years) – A Nurturing Start
Our Infant Program provides a warm, responsive, and secure environment where babies develop a sense of trust, comfort, and belonging. Through sensory play, music, movement, and gentle interactions, we support their early cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Strong attachments: Educators build secure relationships through consistent routines and responsive care, fostering a sense of safety and trust.
- Early communication: Through songs, stories, and baby sign language, we nurture early language and social interactions.
- Sensory exploration: Age-appropriate tactile play and natural materials stimulate cognitive growth and motor skills.
- Physical development: Tummy time, crawling spaces, and soft play areas encourage movement, balance, and coordination.
Our low educator-to-child ratios ensure individualized attention, supporting infants as they explore, discover, and form their first relationships.
Our mission is to educate and positively influence as many children as possible, creating the next generation of free thinkers.
Infant Learning Goals
Physical Development & Movement
Infants are supported in developing fundamental movement skills, such as crawling, walking, climbing, and balancing, in a safe and engaging environment. Our educators provide responsive interactions and purposeful play experiences to build confidence in movement and coordination. (EYLF Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.)
Emerging Independence & Self-Help Skills
Through everyday routines, infants are encouraged to develop early independence, such as self-feeding, grasping objects, and beginning to make choices. These early experiences build autonomy and confidence while fostering a sense of agency. (EYLF Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity.)
Early Communication & Language Development
Infants engage in rich language experiences through singing, storytelling, and one-on-one interactions. As they begin to form one- to two-word phrases, our educators model language and encourage communication, laying the foundation for literacy and social development. (EYLF Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.)
Sensory Exploration & Cognitive Growth
Hands-on, sensory-rich activities allow infants to explore objects, textures, and sounds in different ways. This supports brain development, problem-solving skills, and curiosity, helping them make sense of the world around them. (EYLF Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.)
Social & Emotional Development
Through secure relationships with educators, infants begin to develop trust, connection, and an awareness of others. They start to engage in parallel play, express emotions, and respond to familiar faces, forming the foundation for social interaction and emotional regulation. (EYLF Outcome 1: Children feel safe, secure, and supported.)
Early Recognition & Understanding of the World
As infants grow, they begin to recognize and name body parts, colors, and shapes through play and intentional learning experiences. These foundational skills contribute to their cognitive development and understanding of patterns in their environment. (EYLF Outcome 4: Children develop dispositions for learning.)
"The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth."
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Our Programs
At Roly-Poly, we are committed to providing high-quality, play-based education aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS), as outlined by ACECQA. Our programs are carefully designed to support each stage of early childhood development, fostering belonging, being, and becoming while ensuring every child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to explore their world.
Materials for Infants
Imbucare Box
Coloured Discs on a Dowel
Dressing Frames
Treasure Basket
