In our Infant Two classroom, we create an environment where the rhythm of daily life matches children’s individual needs. Hugs and snuggles with teachers abound throughout the day as children move through a daily routine. By creating a predictable and consistent atmosphere, we give infants the freedom to explore and learn at their own pace. As they go from crawling to walking to running, we adapt our classroom environment and our activities to allow for growth.
Through conversations, books and songs children are given the opportunity to hear language and learn to communicate. Initially, we teach the children to communicate needs like “more,” “all done,” and “milk,” with simple sign language. As their vocabulary and social skills grow, the children find great joy in their interactions with classmates and teachers. Exploring materials, playing peek-a-boo, rolling balls back and forth, playing on our playground, going for stroller walks around Wellesley’s campus, or visiting the arboretum – all are exciting parts of our days with the infants. We view routine tasks such as eating, sleeping and diapering as opportunities to give children unhurried, individual attention. We value a strong and trusting relationship with parents, as we work together to make sure that each child flourishes during the year in Infant Two.
Teachers
Jocelyne
Jocelyne joined WCCC in 2019. She has been in the education field for 37 years. Jocelyne started out as a toddler teacher at an early childhood center for 1 year. Prior to joining WCCC, she spent 28 years as the director of a childcare center.
Rachael
Rachael joined WCCC in 2021. She has been in the education field for 7 years. She started out as a preschool teacher’s assistant for one year. Prior to joining WCCC, Rachael spent 2 years as a toddler teacher at a child development center.
Jocelyne
Jocelyn joined WCCC in 2022. She has been in the education field for 18 years. Jocelyn has spent 15 of those years as a nanny for multiple families/children ranging from ages 8 months to 12 years old.
Melissa
Melissa joined WCCC in 2024. She has been in the education field for 2 years. Prior to joining WCCC, Melissa spent multiple years as a seamstress for a playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine where she worked with children ages 5-18 to design their costumes. When she first joined WCCC, she was a combination teacher at ASP and ECP and is now a teacher at the ECP.