A Safe, Nurturing Place to Learn, Grow, and Thrive
At the Greater Waterbury YMCA, our Infant and Toddler Program provides a warm, responsive, and engaging environment where children feel safe, loved, and supported during the most important years of development.
We understand that choosing care for your infant or toddler is one of the biggest decisions a family can make. Our experienced educators partner closely with families to create meaningful relationships that support each child’s individual growth, development, and milestones.
Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration, curiosity, confidence, and connection through hands-on learning and purposeful play. From first smiles and first steps to first friendships and language development, we are honored to be part of each child’s early learning journey.
Our Program Features
- NAEYC Accredited Program
- Licensed by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
- CACFP Food Program Participant
- Low 1:4 teacher-to-child ratios
- Safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classrooms
- Highly qualified and caring teaching staff
- Daily family communication through ClassDojo
- Hands-on learning experiences through play
- Support for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Language-rich environments that encourage communication and vocabulary growth
- Indoor and outdoor learning opportunities
- Care4Kids accepted
Learning Through Play
Our teachers create engaging daily experiences that encourage children to explore, discover, and build independence at their own pace. Through music, sensory exploration, movement, storytelling, art, and social interaction, children develop foundational skills while learning in a joyful and supportive environment.
We believe children learn best through relationships, responsive caregiving, and play-based experiences that foster confidence, creativity, and a love for learning.
Family Partnership
We value strong partnerships with families and believe communication and collaboration are essential to each child’s success. Together, we work to support every child’s unique needs while creating a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
