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To care
for infants in a warm, affectionate way that lets each child know
that he/she is a special person, including the physical affection
and cuddling that is so important at this stage of development.
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To meet
each child's physical needs completely.
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To
implement strict sanitation procedures that is adhered to
faithfully.
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To
provide opportunities for exploring, learning and social interaction
through a wide variety of daily activities.
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To
prepare activities to stimulate the senses, recognizing that infants
learn through the use of their eyes, ears, sense of taste, touch and
smell.
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To care
for children in small groups to prevent over-stimulation and
disorder and to provide opportunities for one-on-one interaction
between child and staff.
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To
provide opportunity for the use of large and small motor skills and
outdoor activity.
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To
establish awareness among staff that always provides a safe
environment.
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To
provide a certain consistency between child care and home care
practices that will be most beneficial to the infant and will offer
the parents an opportunity to influence the kind of care their child
receives.
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To
establish an observation system in which notes on children are kept
and shared with the parents.
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To be
supportive of parents encouraging involvement, and encouraging open
and honest communication while using tact and discretion.
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To
develop staff potential through proper supervision by making
expectations clear, following through to see that expectations are
met and utilizing staff inputs and their abilities.
