Infant Day Care in Arlington MA and Belmont MA — Built Around Your Baby's Own Rhythm
Growing Up Child Care welcomes infants from 2 to 15 months into a warm, NAEYC-aligned program where every baby eats, sleeps, and plays on their own individual schedule — never a one-size-fits-all routine. With locations in Arlington and Belmont, MA, we're here for your family.
Infant Day Care Designed Around Belonging
At Growing Up Child Care, we understand that choosing the right infant day care in Arlington MA and Belmont MA is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Our infant program serves babies from 8 weeks (2 months) through 15 months and is designed to promote feelings of belonging and loving care that help infants grow and develop to their full potential.
Children eat, sleep, and play according to his or her own schedule. Our program meets the individual needs of every child while offering rich, creative, and stimulating educational experiences.
Every infant is an individual with unique abilities, desires, and emotions. Our program is designed to meet the individual needs of each child and to provide them with educational experiences. In our infant classrooms, we provide a creative and stimulating atmosphere where babies feel safe, loved, and ready to explore the world around them.
Who we serve
Babies aged 2 to 15 months from Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Medford, Somerville, and surrounding Massachusetts communities.
Our approach
A creative, stimulating classroom built around each infant's own eating, sleeping, and play rhythm — not a fixed group schedule.
Our standard
Daily activities are mapped to the four core areas of infant development recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Where we are
Two convenient locations: 206 Florence Ave, Arlington, MA and 773 Belmont Street, Belmont, MA.
Why Growing Up Child Care Is the Trusted Choice for Infant Care in Arlington & Belmont
⭐ Top-Rated Infant Care
With a 4.9-star rating from 87 families, we're proud to be one of the highest-rated infant day care programs in Arlington and Belmont, MA.
Individualized Care
Every routine is built around your baby's own cues — feeding, sleeping, and play happen on their timeline, not the classroom's clock.
Small, Responsive Ratios
Small infant-to-teacher ratios mean quick response to cries, more one-on-one holding time, and caregivers who truly know your child.
Two Convenient Locations
Choose Florence Ave in Arlington or Belmont Street in Belmont — both offering the same individualized infant program.
Safe, Nurturing Spaces
Classrooms are built for infants first — soft, sanitized, safety-checked spaces that invite exploration without ever feeling clinical.
Daily Communication
Feeding times, naps, and diapering are tracked and shared, so you always know how your baby's day is going.
Four Areas of Infant Development We Focus On
Our infant program is built around the four domains of early development recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Physical Development
Babies love to move, and every action is a learning activity. As your baby masters new skills — standing, walking, climbing — caregivers respond with more complex, safe materials to explore.
Social & Emotional Growth
From birth, infants learn through meaningful interaction. Caregivers help your baby learn to share, take turns, treat others gently, and build early friendships.
Thinking (Cognitive) Skills
Your child is curious about the world. Caregivers provide experiences that build cause-and-effect understanding, imitation play, and early problem-solving.
Language Development
Caregivers introduce new words and model conversation — talking, waiting for a response, and responding to your baby's sounds in return.
The Benefits of Choosing Our Infant Day Care in Arlington & Belmont
Individualized routines
No forced schedules — your baby eats, sleeps, and plays according to their own natural rhythm.
Early social exposure
Gentle, guided interaction with caregivers and peers builds the foundation for sharing and friendship.
Structured developmental focus
Every day touches physical, emotional, cognitive, and language growth — not just supervision.
Consistent caregiver attention
Small ratios mean your baby is held, soothed, and responded to promptly and consistently.
Smooth transition to toddlerhood
Skills built during infancy set the stage for a confident move into our toddler classroom at 15 months.
Peace of mind for parents
Daily updates on feeding, sleep, and diapering keep you connected to your baby's day, even while you're at work.
Sample Daily Schedule for Infants
This is a typical example to help you picture our day-to-day rhythm. Actual timing flexes with each baby's age, needs, and even the weather.
Our Locations in Arlington & Belmont, MA
Two Growing Up Child Care locations serve infant families across Arlington and Belmont, Massachusetts.
Growing Up Child Care — Arlington
206 Florence AveArlington, MA 02476
Growing Up Child Care — Belmont
773 Belmont StreetBelmont, MA 02478
Frequently Asked Questions About Infant Care in Arlington & Belmont, MA
Our infant program serves babies from 8 weeks (2 months) through 15 months, when they transition into our toddler classroom.
Yes. Growing Up Child Care operates locations at 206 Florence Ave, Arlington, MA and 773 Belmont Street, Belmont, MA, both offering our infant program.
We maintain small infant ratios within Massachusetts EEC licensing limits so every baby gets individual, responsive attention throughout the day.
Every infant eats, sleeps, and plays according to their own individual rhythm. Our daily schedule is a flexible framework, not a rigid routine, and adapts to each baby's needs.
We focus on four main areas of development according to NAEYC standards: physical development, social and emotional development, cognitive (thinking) skills, and language development.
Call (857) 488-2641 or email info@growingupchildcare.com to book a tour of either our Arlington or Belmont location.
Come See Our Infant Classroom in Arlington & Belmont
Schedule a tour and meet the caregivers who will help your baby grow, explore, and thrive from their very first days with us.