The remaining classroom staff are Cal Poly students who work part-time. Back to table of contents. The needs of infants and toddlers differ from preschoolers'. A child goes through rapid changes during the first three years of life and the program is designed to accommodate these changes in development. Although infants and toddlers depend on adults to meet most of their needs, they learn through their own experiences.
Adults guide and encourage by making the environment safe and emotionally supportive.
Our program has an array of stimulating activities and materials that provide the needed security of a routine. Our program encourages parent involvement. In the infant program, we welcome parents to spend time in the classroom and feed their babies, especially if they are breast-feeding. She stresses observation as a way of getting to know a child. Trusting the growth and natural learning process of the human body provides optimal development.