Supporting Every Milestone From Day One — Ages 6 Weeks to 15 Months
Since 1996, Little Tykes has supported families through the earliest stages of childhood development. We know that the first months of life are full of rapid growth, new discoveries, and emotional connection.
Our Infant Program gives working families peace of mind by offering a full-day schedule in a nurturing, responsive setting where every baby is seen, soothed, and supported. With consistent caregivers and low ratios, your child is paired with a primary teacher who gets to know their individual needs, cues, and developmental rhythm.
Not Just Daycare — A Thoughtful Start for Baby’s Growth
- Full-day hours from 7:00am–5:45pm to support working families
- Primary caregiver model builds trust and emotional security
- Responsive care for feeding, diapering, sleep, and soothing
- Language-rich routines that promote early brain development
- Gentle sensory play that encourages exploration and motor skills
- Real-time updates and communication with your baby’s teacher
First Year Foundations
In our Infant Program, every moment is an opportunity for connection, exploration, and growth. Our teachers use nurturing routines and responsive care to create a secure, language-rich environment that helps babies build trust, regulate emotions, and engage with the world around them. Through songs, stories, sensory play, and face-to-face interaction, we lay the earliest foundation for learning — all while celebrating each milestone along the way.
- Early communication through songs, gestures, and naming routines
- Tummy time and sensory play that support physical development
- Trust-building routines around feeding, diapering, and sleep
- Simple cause-and-effect activities that build curiosity
- One-on-one bonding moments that promote emotional security
Frequently Asked
Our Infant Program is designed for babies beginning at 6 weeks old through approximately 12 months of age, depending on each child’s developmental readiness and classroom transition timing.
Little Tykes offers full-day infant care Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM to support working families with consistent, reliable care. Please note that we only offer full-time care for Infants.
Yes. Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care Center is a licensed childcare center in New Jersey and has proudly served local families in Lodi since 1996.
Safety is one of our highest priorities. Our Infant Program follows New Jersey state childcare licensing standards, including safe sleep practices, secure classroom procedures, age-appropriate supervision, and strict cleanliness and sanitation routines. Staff members are CPR and First Aid trained.
Our Infant Program focuses on early developmental milestones through nurturing interaction, sensory exploration, tummy time, music, language exposure, fine and gross motor activities, and responsive caregiver engagement in a warm and supportive environment.
Parents typically provide diapers, wipes, bottles, formula or breast milk, extra clothing, and any comfort items their child may need throughout the day. Our team will provide a full supply checklist prior to enrollment.
Yes. We understand that every infant has different feeding, sleeping, and developmental routines. Our caregivers work closely with families to maintain consistency between home and school whenever possible.
Our Infant Program follows New Jersey state teacher-to-child ratio requirements to help ensure each child receives attentive, responsive care throughout the day. With a nurturing classroom environment and consistent caregivers, we focus on building strong relationships, supporting developmental milestones, and responding to each infant’s individual needs and routines.
Yes. Families receive updates throughout the day through our parent communication app, including feeding information, diaper changes, naps, photos, and classroom updates so parents can stay connected while away.
We understand that starting daycare is a major transition for both infants and parents. Our team works closely with families to help each child adjust at their own pace through consistent routines, nurturing caregiver relationships, and open communication throughout the day. We encourage parents to share feeding schedules, sleep routines, comfort preferences, and other important details so we can help create a smooth and supportive transition into the classroom environment.
Little Tykes follows New Jersey state childcare licensing guidelines and recommended safe sleep practices for infants. Infants are always placed on their backs to sleep in a safe, supervised crib environment free of loose blankets, pillows, and soft items. Our caregivers closely monitor sleeping infants throughout rest periods while maintaining a clean, secure, and developmentally appropriate classroom setting.
Why Families Recommend Little Tykes
Real words from real families who trust us every day.
See why Lodi families have trusted Little Tykes since 1996. Book a visit today to explore our Infant program and meet our caring staff.