Mobile Infants - 12 to 18 Months

As infants become more mobile, their needs change. An extension of the infant room, the Explorer Room is a separate play area full of stimulating toys to support the mobile infants’ development of motor and exploratory skills.

We’ve nicknamed our older, more mobile infants, “Explorers” because their development is encouraged through more physical activities, such as walking and climbing, and through music and movement games.

During this stage, we encourage self-help and social skills, including self-feeding and getting along in a group, as part of the daily routine. Teachers respond to each child's language development by describing actions, expanding vocabulary, engaging in conversations about every day experiences and by reading stories and singing songs.