3 to 15 Months
At Casa Boto Rosa, we follow the RIE® method by Magda Gerber to guide our infant care program. Our core belief is in offering respectful and attentive care that supports each child’s natural growth. Our dedicated caregivers create a calm and encouraging environment where they observe and support infants without interruption, respecting their cues and schedules.
At Casa Feliz, we enhance this strategy by infusing the richness of Brazilian and Latin cultures. Our inviting space fosters strong connections, promotes cultural exposure through languages such as Portuguese and Spanish, and celebrates each child’s milestones with joy. We embrace diversity and individuality, cultivating an environment where children can flourish at their own pace, feeling safe, valued, and empowered to progress independently.
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Floor play encourages rolling, sitting, and crawling naturally.
Safe, unrestricted movement spaces without walkers or propping.
Trust in the child’s timeline, supporting self-initiated exploration.
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Engaging infants with natural materials that vary in texture, weight, and sound.
Exploring objects in a way that allows for discovery (grasping, shaking, dropping).
Providing cause-and-effect play experiences in a relaxed environment.
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A primary caregiving model ensures each infant has a consistent caregiver.
Interactions are slow and respectful to build trust and connection.
Narrating caregiving moments: “I am going to pick you up now.”
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Complete Portuguese and Spanish immersion through everyday interactions.
Singing traditional Brazilian lullabies and simple songs.
Describing actions, naming objects, and acknowledging infant sounds.
7:30 AM
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8:20 AM
8:30 AM
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9:00 AM
9:10 AM
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10:10 AM
10:20 AM
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10:50 AM
11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
11:40 AM
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2:20 PM
2:30 PM
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3:00 PM
3:10 PM
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4:30 PM
4:40 PM
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5:30 PM
This curriculum ensures that Casa Boto Rosa remains a peaceful, respectful, and stimulating environment where infants feel secure, valued, and encouraged to explore independently at their own pace.
Between 15 and 18 months, when they demonstrate developmental readiness, children transition with their cohort to Casa Mico-Leão Dourado.
Location
Infant House
Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:00pm.
Casa Boto Rosa is named after the enchanting pink river dolphin of the Amazon, known in Brazil as the Boto Rosa. As the largest species of river dolphin, the males are famous for their soft pink color and their presence in Amazonian folklore, where they are said to transform into charming men when they emerge from the water.
This name introduces infants and families to the beauty of Brazilian fauna and the vibrant stories that shape its culture. The Boto Rosa is more than a symbol; it’s a gentle invitation into a world of imagination, wonder, and identity.
We nurture a sense of belonging and cultural awareness from the beginning of life by weaving Brazilian animals, legends, and language into our daily environment.
At Casa Boto Rosa, the magic of Brazil begins with the first smile.
