the Infant Program at Hatzlaja Early Childhood Academy
At Hatzlaja Early Childhood Academy, we provide a nurturing, faith-based environment designed to support your baby’s early growth and development. Our bilingual, Montessori-inspired approach encourages exploration, independence, and cognitive growth while fostering a strong spiritual foundation. With a focus on safety and personalized care, we ensure every infant receives the love and attention they need to thrive.
We prioritize creating a calm, supportive atmosphere where your baby can feel secure as they begin their learning journey. From promoting breastfeeding to avoiding restraining equipment, we encourage safe exploration and gross motor skill development, laying the groundwork for healthy, confident growth.
Our Program Highlights
- Faith-Based Care: We integrate Biblical principles to nurture a spiritual foundation from the very beginning.
- Bilingual Learning: Infants are gently introduced to both English and Spanish through songs, stories, and daily interactions.
- Montessori Principles: Individualized care promotes independence, sensory exploration, and hands-on learning.
- Safe Environment: Our facility includes security cameras inside and outside, ensuring a secure space for every child.
- Personalized Attention: Small class sizes and dedicated caregivers ensure your baby’s unique needs are met with love and care.
- Breastfeeding-Friendly: We fully support breastfeeding families to foster healthy nutrition and bonding.
- Encouraging Exploration: No restraining equipment is used, allowing your baby to move freely and develop gross motor skills in a safe, supervised setting.
A Strong Foundation and Seamless Transitions
Participation in our Infants Program at Hatzlaja Early Childhood Academy sets the stage for success in the toddler and preschool classrooms. By fostering independence, curiosity, and early cognitive development your baby gains the foundational skills they need to thrive. Our nurturing environment ensures they feel secure and supported as they develop social-emotional, motor, and linguistic skills, as well as a love for exploration, all of which are critical for the next stages of learning.
As infants grow, they seamlessly transition into the Toddler and Preschool programs, where the skills they’ve developed continue to flourish. Our focus on personalized care, bilingual learning, and hands-on experiences prepares them for the structure of Kindergarten and beyond. By participating in the Infants Program, your child will gain confidence, adaptability, and a strong sense of community, ensuring they are fully prepared for a lifetime of learning and success.
Signature practices
Our Infant Program is designed with intentional practices that support your baby’s holistic development. We focus on providing a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment where your little one can grow and thrive. Here are the signature features that set our program apart:
- Social and Emotional Development: We foster early connections and emotional well-being through personalized care and meaningful interactions, helping your baby feel secure and loved.
- Gross and Fine Motor Skill Development: Our program encourages active exploration and hands-on activities to strengthen motor skills and build physical confidence.
- Bilingual Language Development: Babies are introduced to both English and Spanish through songs, storytelling, and everyday interactions, laying a foundation for lifelong language skills.
- Songs, Storytelling, and Spiritual Growth: Through music, engaging stories, and faith-based activities, we nurture your baby’s imagination, language skills, and early spiritual development.
- Safe Learning Environment: With security cameras and a carefully designed space, we prioritize your baby’s safety and freedom to explore.
- Nurturing and Caring Environment: Our dedicated caregivers provide individualized attention and support to ensure your baby feels valued and cared for.
- Learning at Your Baby’s Pace: We honor each baby’s unique growth journey, adapting activities to meet their individual needs and developmental milestones.
