Infants

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, we understand that each infant is unique, with their own schedule, habits, and personality.  Our goal is to provide loving, nurturing care while you're away.  We’ve designed three dedicated infant rooms, carefully tailored to each child’s age and stage of development. This allows our teachers to focus on individual growth, providing the love and compassion your little one needs while you’re away.

Our teachers maintain close communication with parents through the Procare platform, offering a seamless and transparent connection to your child’s day. We work closely with families to establish a caring and individualized routine for feeding, diapering, and comfort that aligns with both your child’s needs and your family’s goals. Every day, you’ll receive detailed updates, complete with photos and descriptions of your child’s milestones and daily activities.

Long before they can speak, infants communicate through facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice. To support this natural development, we introduce infant sign language, encouraging early non-verbal communication skills and fostering a deeper connection between child and caregiver. Our teachers understand that loving, compassionate care is the cornerstone of a child’s development and well-being.

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, we know how important it is for parents to feel connected to their child’s day. That’s why our teachers use Procare, a secure internal application that keeps parents updated in real time.

Through Procare, parents can receive instant updates via text or email, including photos, feeding times, diaper changes, naps, moods, activities, and more. Our updates go beyond the basics, often highlighting developmental milestones and personalized details about your child’s day. This allows parents to stay engaged and feel reassured, even when they can’t be with their little one.

With Procare, we bridge the gap between home and our childcare center, ensuring that parents are always connected to their child’s learning, care, and daily experiences.

Our three thoughtfully designed infant classrooms are carefully separated based on each child’s stage of growth and development.

• Infant Room 1: For our youngest infants, from 6 weeks to crawling(approximately).
• Infant Room 2: Designed for crawlers to those beginning to waddle(approximately).
• Transitional Infant Room: For confident walkers up to 15 months(approximately).
   

Each space is designed to nurture and encourage exploration, movement, and sensory engagement. Infants can enjoy:

• A warm and cozy area with soft toys and books for quiet exploration.
• Dedicated spaces to stretch, crawl, and develop gross motor skills.
• Colorful, engaging toys to encourage fine motor development.
   

To keep little feet warm and comfortable during colder months, all of our infant and toddler rooms feature radiant, heated floors—just one example of our commitment to providing a cozy and nurturing environment.

We proudly furnish our classrooms with equipment from Community Playthings, one of only two centers in Illinois to do so. This choice reflects our commitment to the highest safety standards and sustainable practices. Community Playthings offers:

• LEED-certified, eco-conscious furniture designed with child safety and durability in mind.
• Natural, high-quality materials that support a healthier indoor environment. In addition to our high-quality furnishings, we prioritize eco-friendly practices throughout our center.
• We use eco-friendly, sustainable, and organic supplies whenever possible—including crayons, paints, and other classroom materials.

In our infant classrooms, our teachers focus not only on each child’s unique areas of development, but most importantly, on providing nurturing and compassionate care. We understand that our youngest learners need extra love and attention while parents are away, and we are truly honored to care for your infant. We look forward to building a lasting, trusting relationship with every family we serve.

Our infant curriculum supports the development of essential core competencies, including:

• Language development through reading, talking, singing, and playing and infant sign.
• Fine and gross motor skills through activities like tummy time, reaching, crawling, and exploring.
• Sensory exploration with a variety of engaging textiles and materials.
• Art and science discovery through creative play and age-appropriate experiences.
   

Infants also enjoy plenty of tummy time, where they can stretch, strengthen their core muscles, and develop important motor skills. Our teachers introduce various sensory materials to stimulate curiosity and support individual growth. Every moment—whether it’s reading a story, singing a song, or engaging in playful exploration—is infused with love and compassion.

In addition to their indoor activities, our infants also get fresh air and sunshine in our beautiful outdoor playground, designed to encourage safe exploration and connection with nature.

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, we are committed to providing the highest quality care and education for your child, ensuring their early learning experience is filled with love, safety, and endless opportunities for growth.