The Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) seeks to ensure that America's infants get a safe, healthy, emotionally secure, and intellectually rich start in life (Roopnarine, J. & Johnson, J., 2013).
Scenario: You are a center director opening a new childcare center in the Jackson-Metro area. You need to create an informational flyer for families on your infant and toddler program (PITC). You want to provide information to families that will persuade them to possibly enroll their child in your center.
Remember that designing a flyer is more than just making something that looks good. It is also about understanding your services offered and potential audience. Once you have completed your flyer you will need to download it as a pdf file and submit it in Canvas.
Considerations:
What is the purpose of the flyer?
What all services does your program offer for infants and toddlers?
Who is your audience?
What program components separate your program from others?
Full Answer Section
Our Philosophy: The PITC Difference We believe in a relationship-based approach to care. Our core principles, inspired by PITC, focus on:
- Small Groups & Primary Caregiving: Each infant and toddler is assigned a dedicated primary caregiver who is responsible for their care and communication with the family. This creates a strong, secure bond, allowing your child to feel safe and loved.
- Individualized, Responsive Care: We follow your child's unique rhythms, not a rigid schedule. Feeding, sleeping, and play are based on your child's cues and needs, fostering trust and self-regulation.
- Respectful Interactions: We communicate with infants and toddlers as active participants in their own care. From diaper changes to mealtime, every interaction is a moment for connection and learning.
Our Services & Unique Program Components
We are more than just a daycare; we are a partner in your child's early development. Our program includes:
- Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Our curriculum is built around infants' and toddlers' natural curiosity. We focus on sensory exploration, language development, and motor skills through hands-on activities, music, and play.
- Dedicated Infant & Toddler Rooms: Our spaces are thoughtfully designed to be safe, stimulating, and calming. Each room is equipped with age-appropriate materials that encourage exploration and discovery.
- Focus on Health and Safety: We maintain a low teacher-to-child ratio to ensure close supervision and personalized attention. Our staff is trained in CPR and first aid, and we adhere to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Strong Family Partnerships: We see parents as a child's first and most important teacher. We provide daily communication logs, parent-teacher conferences, and open-door policies to ensure a seamless connection between home and our center.
Why Choose Little Explorers? What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to the PITC philosophy. We don't just care for children; we build secure relationships that form the foundation for a lifetime of learning and emotional intelligence. Choosing Little Explorers means choosing a program that values your child's individuality and understands the profound importance of early relationships.