Infant Program (6 Weeks to 18 Months)

CFD is the one of the only local day care centers with infant care. Babies need to develop basic trust, which enables them to begin exploring and learning about their environment. In the infant room, we focus on nurturing and predictable care to create a safe, welcoming environment. Infants have the opportunity to see, hear, feel, touch, and move. Language development is supported by responsive interactions, singing, and reading aloud. Our Infant Program is one of three classrooms that is part of the Babies Step Forward Program. In partnership with Westchester CoOperative Opportunity Program, CFD provides an Early Head Start Model curriculum for our youngest of learners.

A young child and his/her family may be considered eligible for WestCOP’s Head Start (ages 3-5 years) or Early Head Start / Babies Step Forward (6 weeks-3 years) programs provided that they meet the necessary requirements. A family whose income is at or below the Federal poverty guidelines, or a family who receives TANF would be eligible to enroll children in our Early Head Start programs. Any child who is considered to be homeless or who has been placed in foster care is automatically eligible to attend and of our Early Childhood programs. Children with suspected or documented disabilities may also be eligible for enrollment. A percentage of families whose income falls above the poverty level may be considered for enrollment once outreach has been conducted to children and families in the community who meet the stated requirements.