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Infant Care in Newbern, TN — What Parents Need to Know

Trusted, licensed infant daycare serving Dyer County families since 2008

Handing your baby over to a caregiver for the first time is one of the most emotional moments a new parent faces. The questions never stop: Will they hold her when she cries? Will they follow his sleep schedule? Will she be safe? At Smarty Tots Too in Newbern, TN, we've built our entire infant program around answering those questions with a confident yes — every single day.

We welcome babies starting at 6 weeks old, which is the earliest age permitted by Tennessee TDHS for licensed infant care. Our infant room is staffed, structured, and designed specifically for very young children — not just a scaled-down version of a toddler room. The caregivers who work with your baby are trained in infant CPR, first aid, safe sleep, and developmental milestones for the first year of life.

What Our Infant Program Includes

Every component of our infant care program was chosen with the needs of babies — and the peace of mind of parents — in mind:

• Safe sleep practices — we follow current American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines: back sleeping, individual cribs, no loose bedding or soft objects in the sleep space
• Low caregiver-to-infant ratios — Tennessee requires 1:4 for infants under 12 months; we maintain this ratio throughout the entire operating day, including during breaks
• Feeding support — whether your baby is bottle-fed or breastfed, we work with your family's schedule and handle breast milk storage per safe-handling guidelines
• Daily communication logs — feedings, nap times, diaper changes, and notable moments are recorded and shared with you at pickup each day
• Sensory play and developmental stimulation — tummy time, high-contrast visuals, soft textures, and one-on-one interaction appropriate for each baby's developmental stage
• Consistent, familiar caregivers — the same faces every day matter enormously for infant development and parental trust
• CPR and first-aid certified staff — all infant room caregivers hold current certification

A Typical Day in the Infant Room

Unlike older classrooms with fixed group schedules, our infant room runs on each baby's individual rhythm. We follow your baby's cues for feeding, sleeping, and awake time — not the other way around. A typical day might look like this:

• Morning arrival — greeting ritual, handoff notes from parent, settle-in with familiar caregiver
• Feeding — on your baby's schedule, using your preferred method (bottle, breast milk)
• Awake and active time — tummy time, sensory play, one-on-one interaction
• Nap — individual crib, on-schedule, with safe sleep practices observed at all times
• Repeat — the cycle continues based on your baby's natural rhythm throughout the day
• Afternoon — outdoor fresh air when weather permits, additional developmentally appropriate stimulation
• Pickup — written daily log handed to parent with full account of feedings, naps, and mood

What Parents Trust About Smarty Tots Too's Infant Program

Smarty Tots Too has served infants and families in Newbern, Dyersburg, Trenton, Halls, and surrounding Dyer County communities for over 15 years. Here's what parents tell us matters most:

• Licensed and inspected — our facility is fully licensed by Tennessee TDHS and subject to regular state inspections. Licensing records are available to parents who ask.
• Family-owned — Smarty Tots Too is not a franchise. The people who run the center are invested in every child and every family personally.
• Consistent staffing — frequent caregiver changes are harmful to infant development. We invest in retaining experienced staff who know your baby by name, by routine, and by personality.
• Transparent communication — we tell you exactly how your baby's day went, including anything unusual. No surprises, no underreporting.
• TDHS childcare subsidy accepted — we participate in Tennessee's childcare subsidy program for qualifying working families in Dyer County. Call to ask about eligibility.

Hours and Location

We are open Monday through Friday, with drop-off starting at 6:00 AM and pickup until 5:30 PM. This consistent schedule gives working parents in Dyer County a reliable childcare window that fits real work schedules — including those with early shifts or longer commutes.

Our facility sits at 625 W Main St C in Newbern — a quick 15-minute trip from Dyersburg via Highway 51. We're also easily reachable from Trenton, Halls, and other communities across Dyer County and West Tennessee.

Frequently Asked Questions — Infant Care in Newbern, TN