Infant Program

Establish an early foundation of learning in a loving environment

Infant sitting in a cozy chair holding a toy at The Learning Nest's infant daycare program

Infant during tummy time, smiling at the camera

Early learning

Through thoughtful interactions, our educators form strong bonds with each child to create a sense of security that allows them to thrive. In conjunction with parents, our educators focus on engaging children’s natural curiosity in order to reach developmental milestones while caring for their individual emotional needs. Our program is adaptable to meet your baby’s unique needs and schedule. All of our Infant classrooms include a separate sleep room so babies can sleep on their own schedule and those that are awake, can engage in activities with their educators.

Shaping young minds

The Learning Nest Infant curriculum is a blend of HighScope and Baby Signs with introduction to Montessori philosophies to ensure a well-balanced approach to learning. Our mission is to cultivate early communication skills and foster independence so children can develop with confidence in a warm and nurturing environment.

HighScope

A collaborative and creative approach to learning, that employs small group learning to foster early socialization.

Program Details

Baby Signs

The original sign language program designed for hearing babies has been scientifically proven to support both language and cognitive development.

Program Details

Early learning in a loving environment

The Learning Nest Infant program focuses on developing early communication, language, and emotional skills within a safe and nurturing environment. Our educators work closely with you as a parent to help your infant reach their developmental milestones based on their unique needs and schedule.

Unlimited camera access

We provide all-day camera access to ensure your peace of mind with your little one never more than a click away.

Classroom ratio

We maintain a 1:3 teacher-to-infant ratio so your little one will have all the attention and care they need.

Sleep room

Infant rooms include a separate sleep area so babies can sleep on their own schedule and those that are awake can engage in activities with their educators.

Daily reports

We provide continuous updates and daily reports via the Kindertales app so you’ll never miss a moment of your child’s development.

Educator and Infant/Toddler interacting together

Developmental milestones

By the end of our Infant program, your child should be able to:

Distinguish same from different
Experiment with cause-and-effect relationships
Begin to make discrete marks on paper
Match pairs of objects by colour
Make a choice when asked
Pull themselves up to a standing position
Imitate an adult in a simple task
Inspect and manipulate objects

FAQs

We’ve got answers! Learn more about what makes our childcare centres the perfect place for your little one to learn and grow.

What is the teacher-to-child ratio in the Infant program?
We maintain a 1:3 teacher-to-infant ratio in our infant daycare classrooms. This low ratio (one educator for every three babies) meets Toronto’s daycare regulations, ensuring a safe and premium childcare experience.
What curriculum is included in the Infant program?
Our infant curriculum incorporates a proprietary proven blend of HighScope and Montessori methods, paired with Baby Signs (infant sign language), providing a dynamic, child-centered approach to learning. This combination supports cognitive, emotional and social development in a nurturing environment, giving infants a strong foundation for future growth in our Montessori-inspired daycare programs and beyond.
Where are The Learning Nest Infant programs offered?
The Learning Nest Academy has multiple childcare centres in Toronto, and our Infant program is offered at both of our locations. You can enroll your baby at our North York or Junction campus, whichever is most convenient for your family. Both locations provide the same loving infant care and early learning curriculum. Contact us to discuss current infant space availability at your preferred site.
How do you help infants (and parents) transition into daycare for the first time?
We know leaving your baby in someone else’s care for the first time can be daunting. Our experienced Infant educators build secure bonds with each child to ensure a smooth, loving transition. From day one, we focus on helping infants (and their parents!) feel safe and supported with lots of nurturing interactions, communication, and gradual adjustment as needed. This individualized attention makes the daycare transition much easier on families.
Will my infant follow a set schedule or their own schedule?
We adapt to your baby’s unique schedule and needs. Our Infant program is very flexible. Each infant can nap, feed, and play according to their individual routine. In fact, every infant classroom has a separate sleep room, so babies can sleep on their own schedule while awake infants engage in activities with educators. We partner with you to maintain your baby’s home routine as closely as possible for consistency and comfort.
How will I receive updates on my infant’s day?
We keep you closely informed about your little one. Parents get continuous updates and a daily report through our secure Kindertales app detailing naps, feedings, diaper changes, activities, and milestones, so you never miss a moment! We also offer all-day live camera access in our infant rooms, meaning your baby is never more than a click away and you can check in via live video at any time for peace of mind.