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Toddler and preschool spots open in January. The infant waitlist is free to join. Join or book a tour

Little Lantern EARLY LEARNING · MADISON

6 weeks to 18 months

Infant care

Your baby keeps their own rhythm for sleep, bottles and play, with the same two teachers every day.

  • 1 teacher to 4 babies
  • 8 babies per room
  • Full time or 3 days a week
A caregiver smiles while holding a baby on her lap in a bright infant room

About the infant rooms

Leaving a baby for the first time is a big step. Our infant rooms are small on purpose: eight babies, two teachers who stay with the group, and a separate sleep room with one crib per baby. We follow the feeding and nap routine you already use at home, and we change it only when you do. You get updates through the day, so you are never guessing how it is going.

Openings: Waitlist only. Join early.

A look at the day

What the day holds

  1. Arrival

    Warm hand-off

    A teacher takes your baby from your arms and notes the night's sleep and last feed.

  2. All day

    Bottles on demand

    Breast milk or formula you bring, labelled and warmed safely. Solids follow your lead.

  3. All day

    Naps when tired

    Each baby naps on their own clock in the quiet sleep room.

  4. Morning

    Floor time and songs

    Tummy time, soft blocks, mirrors, board books and a lot of talking back and forth.

  5. Afternoon

    Stroller walk or yard

    Fresh air most days in the six-seat buggy or on the infant lawn.

See a full day, hour by hour
A small hand reaching for wooden stacking toys in soft colours

How you will hear about the day

  • Every bottle, nap and diaper logged in the parent app as it happens
  • Two or three photos a day
  • A short note from your baby's teacher before pickup

What to bring

  • Diapers and wipes (we keep a labelled bin for each baby)
  • Breast milk or formula, in labelled bottles
  • Two changes of clothes and a sleep sack

Label everything with your child's name. We keep a cubby for each child.

Tuition

Infant care tuition

Meals for older infants are included. Families bring diapers, wipes and milk or formula.

The lower number is our core day (8:00 to 5:00). The higher number is our extended day (6:45 to 6:00).

Infant care tuition by schedule
SCHEDULE PER MONTH
5 days a week $1,790–$1,960
3 days a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) $1,240–$1,360
Join the waitlist or book a tour

Free to join. No deposit until you accept a spot.

Questions about infant care

Ask us anything on a tour, or call Marco Ruiz at (608) 555-0143.

How young can my baby start?

We welcome babies from 6 weeks old. Many families join the waitlist with a due date, months before the baby arrives.

Can I come in to nurse?

Yes. There is a comfortable chair in each infant room for nursing parents, any time of the day.

When does my baby move to the toddler room?

Usually around 18 months, when they are walking well. We plan the move with you and do short visits first.

Other programs

Come see the infant rooms.

Book a tour in person or by video, or join the free waitlist. We reply within one business day.

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