Infant Classroom
Our Infant Program provides a warm and responsive environment where every child is valued as a unique learner. We recognize that each infant develops at their own pace, and our educators carefully meet each child's individual needs by following personalized routines for feeding, sleeping, caregiving, and learning. Our educators use an inquiry-based approach to encourage children to discover the world around them — creating contexts for learning through exploration, inquiry, and environment. We are equally committed to nurturing healthy development and well-being by providing high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks that support healthy growth and lifelong eating habits.
Personalized Routines
Every infant follows their own personalized schedule for feeding, sleeping, and caregiving. Our educators work closely with families to ensure each baby's unique needs are always met with consistency and care.
Inquiry-Based Learning
Our educators use an inquiry-based approach to spark curiosity and discovery from the very beginning. Through intentional play and rich sensory experiences, infants explore and learn about the world around them every single day.
Nutritious Meals & Snacks
We are committed to nurturing healthy development by providing high-quality, age-appropriate meals and snacks. From bottles to first solid foods, nutrition is always thoughtfully planned to support healthy growth and lifelong eating habits.
Our Infant Room
See What a Typical Day is Like
Our caring educators follow a gentle daily rhythm tailored to each infant's individual needs. Every day includes personalized feeding and sleeping routines, sensory exploration, circle time, outdoor experiences, and warm family communication — because we know that trust, consistency, and love are the foundation of everything we do.
Inside an Infant's Enriched Day
A carefully crafted schedule designed for your tiniest learners
Arrival & Family Grouping
Infants arrive and are warmly welcomed by their educators. We take the time to connect with families, receive any important updates about your baby's night, and gently transition each infant into the comfort of their classroom routine.
Diaper & Care Routine
Personal care is approached with warmth and respect. Educators use diapering time as an opportunity to connect with each infant through gentle talk, eye contact, and responsive caregiving.
Breakfast & Bottles
Infants are fed according to their individual schedules, whether breastmilk, formula, or age-appropriate solid foods. Mealtimes are calm, nurturing moments that support healthy development and lifelong eating habits.
Morning Outdoor Time
Weather permitting, infants enjoy the fresh air in our safe outdoor space. Educators support tummy time, visual exploration of nature, and sensory experiences in a calm outdoor environment.
Morning Circle Time / Morning Nap Time
Infants gather for gentle circle time featuring songs, soft books, and rhythmic movement to support language and social development. Nap schedules are followed individually, ensuring each infant rests according to their own natural rhythm.
Sensory Exploration
Educators set up rich sensory experiences that encourage infants to discover the world through touch, sight, sound, and movement. Activities support curiosity, fine motor skills, and cognitive growth through age-appropriate play.
Diaper & Care Routine
Another round of responsive personal care before lunch. Educators maintain each infant's comfort and hygiene while continuing to nurture the trusting relationships that are at the heart of our program.
Lunch / Bottles
A nourishing midday meal or bottle is offered in a calm, unhurried setting. Solid foods are age-appropriate, high quality, and freshly prepared to support healthy growth.
Nap Time
Rest is essential for infant development. Each child rests according to their own individual schedule in a safe, quiet sleep environment. Educators monitor infants closely and follow safe sleep guidelines at all times.
Diaper & Care Routine
Infants are gently awakened and cared for as they transition from rest to their afternoon activities. Educators check in with each child's comfort and mood as they settle into the second half of their day.
Snack & Bottles
A nutritious afternoon snack or bottle provides the energy infants need for afternoon exploration. Feeding is always done responsively, following each baby's individual cues and schedule.
Afternoon Circle Time
A gentle group gathering filled with songs, interactive books, and simple movement activities. These shared moments help infants build early language foundations and a sense of belonging.
Inquiry Exploration Play
Educators set up inviting, open-ended play experiences that encourage infants to explore at their own pace. Learning is driven by each child's natural curiosity as they manipulate objects, observe cause and effect, and engage with their environment.
Afternoon Outdoor Play
Infants enjoy fresh air and gentle outdoor exploration. Movement, natural light, and sensory engagement in outdoor spaces support healthy physical development and well-being.
Diaper & Care Routine
End-of-day personal care ensures each infant is comfortable and ready to reunite with their family. Educators prepare a summary of their child's day to share at pickup.
Departure & Family Communication
Families arrive to collect their little ones. Educators share highlights from the day — feeding updates, nap times, milestones noticed, and any special moments. Open, warm communication is a cornerstone of our partnership with families.
Land Acknowledgement
Newstead Academy is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.
Equity Statement
Newstead Academy is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.