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 This peaceful and soothing environment is designed to assist infants with their developmental needs: the need for love and security, the need for coordinated movement, the need for language acquisition, the need for sensorial exploration, the need for independence, and the need for order and structure. During this stage of life, the growth rate of the nervous system and brain are going at a very rapid pace; many brain cell connections are taking place, and with these connections new knowledge appears in the form of milestones. The carefully chosen materials and activities in this section of the class help the infants obtain greater success in the acquisition of motor skills and self-awareness. A ratio of three infants to one adult is  followed.