Stephanie's Family Child Care & Preschool
Infant Child Care 12- 24 Months
Infant Independent Play
Infant Independent Play
Infant Independent Play
At Stephanie’s Family Child Care & Preschool in Camarillo, we believe even our youngest learners thrive when given the chance to explore, play, and grow at their own pace. Infants are encouraged to build gross motor skills (rolling, crawling, sitting, walking) and fine motor skills (pincer grasp, hand strength) through safe and supported independent play. This freedom to move helps babies strengthen their bodies, discover new abilities, and reach important developmental milestones.
Our program also gives infants opportunities to practice self-help skills, begin socializing with peers, and gently learn to follow directions in a nurturing environment. With both indoor and outdoor play designed to spark imagination, every child is supported in their growth and discovery.
Infants are also included in parts of our preschool curriculum, joining in art, circle time, music, and movement. This early exposure builds curiosity, fosters a love for learning, and creates a sense of belonging in our program family.
Nurturing beginnings for lifelong learning.
Infant Sleep
Infant Independent Play
Infant Independent Play
Your child’s safety is always our priority. We strictly follow Infant Safe Sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Community Care Licensing (CCLD) Title 22 Regulations to ensure every nap is safe and restful.
Nap time is from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM daily.
All children in our program sleep during this time, and with consistency, your child will, too. For infants who still need two naps, we provide a shorter morning nap, followed by a mid-morning snack, and then a longer nap in the afternoon.
For Children 12–24 Months
- Infants are placed in a crib or pack-n-play without blankets, toys, or swaddles.
- Pacifiers must be free of any attachments.
- Infants are always placed on their backs for sleep.
- Staff check infants every 15 minutes for signs of distress while sleeping.
To keep sleep safe and consistent, we cannot rock infants to sleep, hold them while they sleep, or lie down with them in our program. We understand some families use swaddling, rocking, or lying down with their infant at home, and we respect the comfort these routines can bring. However, children who are used to these practices may find the transition more challenging at first. With consistency both at home and in care, most infants adjust within a few weeks and begin to rest well on their own.
To support restful naps, our infant sleep room includes soft music, a ceiling fan, and calming doTERRA lavender essential oil.
Good sleep is the foundation for growth.