The experience
Every baby is known, held, and heard
In the first year, the brain grows faster than at any other time in life. Our caregivers understand that every interaction matters: every song, every smile, every response to a coo.
We assign primary caregivers, so your baby forms a secure bond with familiar adults. You'll receive detailed updates on feedings, diapers, naps, and the little firsts you'll want to hear about.
Group size: Teacher-to-infant ratios that meet Missouri licensing requirements.
What your child will learn
Growth in every direction
Language
Constant conversation, songs, and board books build early listening and communication.
Movement
Tummy time, reaching, rolling, and cruising in a safe, open floor space.
Senses
Natural textures, gentle music, and soft lighting invite calm exploration.
Attachment
Primary caregivers provide the secure relationships babies need to thrive.
Routine
Your baby's own schedule for feeding and sleeping, honored every day.
Safe sleep
Back to sleep in clear, firm cribs, with caregivers always in sight and sound, following AAP and Missouri rules.
A day at Toomerland
A gentle, predictable rhythm
Times are a guide. We follow each child's needs.
Warm welcome, quiet transition, and a note from home about the night.
Tummy time, songs, and sensory play on the floor with caregivers.
Bottles and solids on your baby's schedule, recorded for you.
Naps on their back in individual cribs, whenever your baby is tired.
Developmental play, board books, and outdoor time from 4:00.
A personal update on your baby's day and any special moments.
Questions parents ask
Good to know
Do you follow my baby's schedule?
Yes. Infants eat and sleep on their own schedule, and we work closely with you to stay consistent with home.
Can I bring breast milk?
Absolutely. Labeled breast milk is stored and handled with care. Nursing parents are welcome to visit.
How do you keep sleeping babies safe?
Babies under one sleep on their backs in cribs with a firm mattress and fitted sheet only. Caregivers keep every sleeping infant in sight and check on them regularly. You receive a copy of our Infant Safe Sleep Policy at enrollment.
How will I know how my baby's day went?
You'll receive daily updates on feedings, diapers, sleep, and activities, plus photos of special moments.
Come see what makes Toomerland different.
Tours are private, unhurried, and led by our family. Walk the classrooms, meet the teachers, and ask every question on your list.