Safe, Attentive Care from Six Weeks

Infant care services designed for families in Nampa who need consistent routines and nurturing support.

When you return to work or need support with a newborn, finding care that respects your infant's feeding schedule, sleep needs, and developmental pace matters. Families in Nampa often start searching for infant care months before they need it, because availability can fill quickly and meeting the caregiver ahead of time helps ease the transition. At 1st Steps Daycare, infant care is available for children starting at six weeks old, with attention given to safety, comfort, and consistency throughout each day.

This service is built around small group sizes and routines that follow your child's individual needs. Caregivers use experience informed by neonatal and lactation training to support feeding, soothing, and developmental milestones during the earliest months. You can choose full-time or part-time attendance based on your family's schedule, and the daily structure includes bottle feeding, diaper changes, tummy time, and age-appropriate sensory activities. The environment is kept calm and clean, with cribs, changing stations, and feeding areas separated from toddler play spaces.

If you are expecting or preparing to return to work in Nampa, call 1st Steps Daycare to schedule a tour and discuss availability.

Daily Care That Adjusts to Your Infant

Infant care in Nampa begins with intake conversations that help caregivers understand your child's feeding habits, sleep cues, and temperament. You provide bottles, formula or breastmilk, diapers, and extra clothing, and caregivers follow the written schedule you provide for naps and feedings. Each infant has a dedicated space for their belongings and a crib labeled with their name.

After a few weeks, you will notice that your child recognizes their caregiver's voice and settles more quickly during drop-off. Daily reports let you know how many bottles were taken, how long naps lasted, and what activities your infant participated in. This written communication helps you stay informed without needing to call or text during the day.

Infant care does not include medical administration beyond diaper cream or teething gel unless discussed in advance. The program also does not provide formula, breastmilk storage, or baby food, so families are responsible for sending those items labeled and ready to use. As your child grows and begins sitting, crawling, or eating solids, caregivers adjust the routine and introduce developmentally appropriate toys and floor time.

You likely have timing and routine questions

Families preparing to enroll an infant often want to know how feeding schedules are managed, what happens during naps, and how communication works throughout the day.

What age can my baby start infant care?
Your baby can start at six weeks old. Enrollment depends on availability, so calling ahead to reserve a spot is recommended.
How do caregivers handle feeding schedules?
You provide a written schedule along with labeled bottles, and caregivers follow your instructions for timing, amounts, and warming preferences. Updates are shared at pickup or through daily reports.
What happens if my infant gets fussy or refuses a bottle?
Caregivers use soothing techniques such as swaddling, rocking, or quiet time in a separate area. If the issue continues, you will receive a call to discuss whether pickup or a schedule adjustment is needed.
Why is neonatal and lactation experience mentioned?
It means caregivers are trained to recognize hunger cues, support breastfed babies transitioning to bottles, and respond to newborn-specific needs such as gas, reflux, or irregular sleep patterns.
How do I know my baby is safe during the day?
Infants are placed on their backs to sleep in individual cribs, and caregivers check on them regularly throughout nap times. Play areas are gated and free of choking hazards.

Infant care at 1st Steps Daycare in Nampa is designed for families who want consistency, communication, and caregivers who understand how quickly needs change in the first year. Call to schedule a tour and talk through your infant's routine.