Learning programs for infants: What Are Early Learning Programs for Infants and Toddlers?

Early Learning – ZERO TO THREE

The foundation for lifelong learning is built during the
critical early years.

Babies are born curious about the world, and their brains grow exponentially between birth and age 3 as they develop language, motor skills, and early literacy. The foundation for lifelong learning is built during these critical years.

Early learning happens wherever babies are—at home or in child care led by qualified early childhood education professionals. 

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From birth to age 3, a child’s brain produces more than a million neural connections each second.

Why It Matters

Parents and caregivers are looking for guidance on how to help children grow and learn during their first three years, when young children are building more than 1 million neural connections per second.

Babies and toddlers learn best through loving, consistent and responsive relationships that support play and exploration.

By the Numbers

Not enough babies get high-quality early learning—because families and educators lack access to the services and tools they need to make it happen. 

Only 32 percent of babies receive developmental screenings to identify delays or areas of concern.

Forty-five states do not require minimum levels of training, like a child development associate credential, for early childhood educators ofr infants and toddlers. In fact, many states require nothing beyond a high school diploma.

Only 37 percent of parents read to their babies every day.

Source: ZERO TO THREE. State of Babies Yearbook: 2022.

I think I was probably wise enough to know that what kind of childhood you had made a difference in who you were. If you made a difference early on, you probably could help someone have a different life than they otherwise would.

Jeree Pawl, ZERO TO THREE Founding Member

Our Impact

ZERO TO THREE is the go-to resource for evidence-based early learning information.

We provide parents and professionals with a library of resources that encourage literacy, communication and early math and science skills.

Developmental screenings through pediatric primary care providers and early intervention programs help address concerns early, but families can’t access these screenings without knowing they exist. Our team of experts supports educators, parents, and caregivers with evidence-based tools they can use today to promote optimal early learning. 

We have three short years to build relationships, nurture brain development and solve for the inequity issues that arise from lack of quality early learning opportunities.

Policymakers need to provide ongoing support to parents, including child development specialists in pediatric settings. This can help parents be their child’s best teacher, increase education requirements for early childhood educator staff while boosting compensation and support and improve access to developmental screenings and early intervention to ensure development is on track.  

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Infant Care at Childtime

Our Infants program goes so far beyond regular daycare at Childtime. Here, babies are made to feel safe, secure, and happy. This class gives warm, caring teachers an opportunity to bond and develop trust with little ones. Each child has a primary caregiver who will guide your child’s development and be your main point of contact.

In this classroom, children will enjoy:

• Warm, nurturing classroom environments
• Stimulating activities with educational toys
• Exclusive milestone-based curriculum
• Immersive learning

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Infant Classroom

In this classroom, a stimulating environment helps form a foundation for later learning. Teachers provide personalized care, while little ones enjoy three classroom areas each day.

Cozy Area

Reading books, telling stories, talking to children about what they are seeing and doing.

Exploration Area

Manipulating objects and interacting with materials.

Movement Area

Exploring balance, coordination, and gross motor skills.

Curriculum & Milestones

Our exclusive milestone-based curriculum, Learn from the Start™, specifically addresses the developmental needs of growing infants. Achievement is observed in five main developmental areas.

Approaches to Learning

Building independence through discovery of the world around them, and developing problem-solving abilities.

Cognitive Development

Increased understanding of their surroundings, as they begin to think critically and creatively.

Language Development

Strengthened communication abilities through sounds, expressions, body language, and ultimately, oral and written language; responding to and understanding others.

Physical Development

Exploring how to both coordinate and control large and small muscle movements; growing their understanding of health and safety concepts.

Social-Emotional Development

Building an understanding of their own emotions and their relationships with others, like family, friends, and community members; discovering how to interact with others while increasing their self-awareness.

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TOP 10 educational applications for Android

Most parents do not know that there are useful applications for smartphones or tablets for young children. Nowadays, children are quickly learning how to use mobile devices. Each parent can choose interesting, educational and developmental programs for their child. 111.2 MB0003

This is one of the most popular child development programs. Children in a game format learn letters, numbers, colors, shapes and much more. The assignments are clear. There is a nice animation and cute characters. Each level of the game is interesting in its own way. Skazbuka perfectly develops thinking, communication skills and mental abilities. How can you briefly describe the application? Kindergarten is always on the phone.

The most important features of the program:

1. A large number of interesting videos, various good cartoons. nine0022
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3. Various learning opportunities for toddlers.

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