Toddler Care
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Infant care · 6 weeks to 18 months
Infant care in Mentor, Ohio
LSU's infant room cares for babies from 6 weeks to 18 months. Your baby eats and naps on their own schedule, sleeps safely on their back in their own crib, and you get a written report of every bottle, diaper and nap.
- Ages 6 weeks to 18 months
- Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Prefer to talk? Call (440) 255-6011, Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
What will my child explore?
SensesTextures, music, mirrors and gentle play
First wordsSongs, board books and talking all day
MovementTummy time, rolling, crawling and first steps
TrustThe same caring faces every morning
Who is this program for?
Infant care is for babies from 6 weeks old until they are steady walkers around 18 months. Most families start when parental leave ends, so we plan your baby's first week with you: a short visit, then shorter days, then a full schedule.
Babies need the same faces every day. Your baby has a primary caregiver who learns their cues, how they like to be held and how they fall asleep.
What does a day look like?
Sample day. Times shift with each child's needs.
- ArrivalWarm hand-off. You share how the night went and we note the last bottle.
- MorningFloor time, tummy time, board books and songs, face to face with a teacher.
- On demandBottles and naps follow your baby's own schedule, never a group clock.
- MiddayStroller walk or outdoor time when the weather allows.
- AfternoonSensory play: textures, rattles, mirrors and music.
- PickupDaily report: feedings, diapers, naps and a moment from the day.
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How do you keep children safe?
LSU meets or beats Ohio's infant ratios: one caregiver for every five babies under 12 months, and one for every six from 12 to 18 months.
- Babies sleep on their backs, alone, in their own crib with nothing else inside.
- Bottles are labeled with your baby's name and date and checked before every feeding.
- Shoes come off in the infant room, and toys that go in mouths are sanitized daily.
- Only adults on your authorized list can pick up your baby.
Who will teach my child?
Your child's lead teacher is a licensed instructor who knows every child in the room by name and keeps learning every year.
[Lead teacher name] has worked at LSU for [X] years. You will meet them on your tour.
Infant Care questions parents ask
What is the staff-to-child ratio in the infant room?
Ohio requires at least one caregiver for every five babies under 12 months (or two caregivers for twelve babies in one room) and one caregiver for every six children from 12 to 18 months. LSU meets or beats these ratios at all times, including at drop-off and nap time.
How does LSU keep sleeping babies safe?
Babies sleep on their backs, alone, in a crib with a firm, flat mattress and nothing else inside, following American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep guidance. Teachers check on sleeping babies regularly and log every check.
Can I bring breast milk or formula from home?
Yes. Bring labeled breast milk or formula and bottles each day, and teachers feed your baby on your baby's own schedule. You get a written record of feedings, diapers and naps every day.
What should I pack for my baby?
Labeled bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper cream and two changes of clothes. The director gives you the full list at enrollment, and you can ask about anything on your tour.
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Infant room safety guide
What a safe infant room looks like, and what to ask.
