Our Program
🧩 Core Learning Areas
Cognitive Development
At least 30mins sensory play daily
Storytelling, music, puzzles, and visual stimulation
Physical Development
Safe spaces for crawling, cruising, climbing, and walking
Outdoor exploration and nature walks
Fine motor skills through grasping, stacking, and simple tools
Social & Emotional Development
Building secure attachments through respectful care,
consistent routine
Creating a calm, predictable environment that fosters trust
Cognitive Development
Language & Communication
Constant narration of daily routines and play
Reading books, singing songs, and responding to babbles and gestures
Baby sign language introduced to support early expression
Self-Help & Independence
Encouraging feeding, dressing, and toileting at the child’s pace
Supporting toddlers in making simple choices (e.g., snack, toy, book)
Creating respectful transitions with verbal and visual cues
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tendernest Child Care?
Tendernest Child Care is a licensed facility providing a nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.
What is your care philosophy?
At TenderNest, our infant and toddler care program (aged 6-36 month) are thoughtfully designed to foster emotional security, physical development, sensory exploration, and emerging independence in a warm, responsive environment. Daily rhythms that balance play, rest, connection, and discovery, respectful guidance that supports early social-emotional development, open communication and collaboration with families.
What age groups do you serve?
We cater to infants and toddlers (6 months -36 months), ensuring age-appropriate care and activities for their developmental stages.
What qualifications do your staff have?
Our teacher includes certificated Early Childhood Educator, Early Childhood
Assistant, Infant and Toddler Educator and meet all licensing requirements.
The primary educator (Yunting) holds Full ECE Diploma, will remain responsible for day-to-day program delivery, communication with families, and ensuring continuity of care. There also will have substitute teacher to be hired on a part-time/on-call basis to cover: Illness or personal leave, Appointments or Emergencies.
Substitutes will be oriented to the centre’s philosophy, emergency procedures, and supervision policy before working with children.