5815 Tutt Center Point - Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Infant Childcare Program in Colorado Springs
At Young Scholars Academy, our Infant Program is thoughtfully designed to support your baby’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development in a safe, nurturing environment.
Unlike traditional infant daycare programs, we separate our curriculum into developmental age groups so our teachers can focus on the specific milestones and learning experiences your baby needs most at each stage.
Our Infant Development Stages
👶 0–3 Months | “Beginners”
During these early months, we gently introduce sensory experiences, bonding, tummy time, and early brain stimulation activities.
🌎 3–6 Months | “Explorers”
Our explorers begin discovering the world through hands-on sensory play, movement, textures, sounds, and social interaction.
✨ 6–9 Months | “Tuners”
As personalities begin to shine, infants start communicating preferences, building curiosity, and developing independence.
💛 9–12 Months | “Little Independents”
This exciting stage focuses on confidence, movement, friendships, communication, and self-discovery.
What Your Infant Experiences Each Day
Our curriculum includes:
- Language & early literacy
- Fine and gross motor development
- Music & movement
- Art & sensory exploration
- Social & emotional development
- Individualized care and attention
By tailoring learning experiences to each developmental stage, we’re able to create focused, engaging days that help every infant grow, learn, and thrive.
If you’re searching for trusted infant childcare in Colorado Springs, we’d love to show you what makes Young Scholars Academy different.
Sign Language For Infants
A big goal we have here in the infant room is sign language! We start and focus on basic self-help skills to help communicate the needs of our infants.
Some of the beginning signs used includes “Please, Thank you, All done, more, etc.” Learn more about our sign language program here!
Research has shown that using sign language at a young age can better help your child when it does come time for them to start becoming vocal and communicate through a different medium.
It is in later months and other classrooms when sign language is used more in association with the weekly themes in curriculum. For instance in our “Farm Animal” weeks, we incorporate the sign language for the animals in the classrooms.
It is vital to meet the needs of our infants–and using sign language is a great way to communicate with the babies! You will see your child make great strides in their cognitive recognition when they practice sign language at Young Scholars Academy.
Personalized Care & Communication in Our Infant Program
At Young Scholars Academy, we understand that every baby — and every family — is different. That’s why our Infant Program follows your child’s individual schedule for feedings, diaper changes, naps, and daily routines.
As our teachers get to know your family, we’re able to learn your infant’s unique personality, preferences, comforts, and developmental needs. Building those close relationships helps us create a nurturing environment where babies feel safe, understood, and connected.
Staying Connected Throughout the Day
Communication with our infant families is incredibly important to us. One of the primary ways we stay connected is through the Brightwheel app, where families receive real-time updates throughout the day, including:
- Diaper changes
- Bottle feedings
- Nap times
- Photos and observations
- Developmental assessments and milestones
At Young Scholars Academy, we believe strong communication creates stronger partnerships with families.
A True Open-Door Environment
We proudly maintain an open-door policy for our infant families because we know how important connection and involvement are during your baby’s first year.
Families are always welcome to stop in, spend extra time during drop-off or pick-up, or simply check in throughout the day.
For breastfeeding mothers, we also offer a Nursing Room conveniently located within the classroom area, making it easy to visit during lunch breaks or nursing transitions while remaining close to your baby.
Our Infant Classrooms
How Our Infant Classrooms Work
At Young Scholars Academy, we’ve intentionally designed two separate infant classrooms to better support safety, development, and individualized care during your baby’s first year.
Colorado state licensing allows for a teacher-to-child ratio of 1:5 in infant classrooms, and you can expect those standards to be consistently maintained at all times.
Our classrooms are typically structured as:
👶 Infant A Classroom — 2 teachers : 10 infants
👶✨ Infant B Classroom — 2 teachers : 7 infants
Depending on availability, families may have the option to choose the classroom environment that best fits their preferences. For current openings and enrollment availability, please call us at 719-522-9099.
Designed for Safety & Development
Both infant classrooms are thoughtfully arranged with separate areas for:
- Diaper changing
- Feeding
- Napping
- Play and exploration
Separating infants by developmental stages helps create a nurturing environment for younger, non-mobile babies while also providing older infants with a safe space to move, explore, and build independence confidently.
Daily Learning Through Play
Our infant curriculum is woven naturally throughout the day through:
- Sensory exploration
- Messy media activities
- Music and movement
- Gross motor development
- Social interaction and language exposure
We also provide outdoor time daily (weather permitting) so infants can enjoy fresh air, new environments, and additional opportunities for movement and discovery.