Ladder 1: Morning Routines & The CALM Framework
Ladder 1 is the current, fully available starting point, with practical action plans for morning arrivals, staffroom preparation, drop-off distress, and calm room foundations.
Month 2 Focus:The EASE Model & Escalation Practices (Environment, Attachment, Sensory Seeking, and De-escalating Room Meltdowns).
EASE builds on the CALM Framework, offering a more detailed tool specifically for escalation and meltdown moments.
02. Nursery Morning Separation
Infant crying spikes at 8:15 AM as multiple families arrive simultaneously for morning drop-off.
Rushing between cots with high-pitched reassurances escalates infant distress and room acoustics.
Anchor lower body to the floor near the entry zone rather than standing and pacing.
Lower vocal pitch and slow down physical hand movements.
Loan your steady nervous system to one infant at a time before moving between cots.
Ladder 1 is available in full now. Ladders 2 through 8 will unlock progressively across the 12-month membership, giving teams time to practise each stage before new content is introduced.
Ready to Begin Ladder 1 Across Your Entire Service?
The $4,790 Whole-Centre Membership provides 12 months of structured learning, Ladder 1 access from commencement, and progressive releases as your team moves through the remaining Regulation Ladders.
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