Infant Program
Our infant environment is a peaceful and loving place, where babies can explore and feel secure. Teachers speak gently and use positive-affirming language (we do not use harsh “no’s”). Autonomy and independence is encouraged and nurtured at this stage. We allow the babies enough time and space to engage with their surroundings, while reassuring a sense of trust and respect. Every detail of the Montessori prepared space is selected with your child’s development in mind.
We accept infants starting at 6 weeks old
Children can stay in the infant program up to 24 months old and typically transition to the toddler class around 18 months old. Our caregivers interact with each child throughout the day, providing conversation, movement, and developmentally appropriate materials.
As children progress from sitting to crawling to walking, and from bottle feeding to participating more independently in meals, our caregivers provide encouragement and support every step of the way. A nutritious hot lunch, including fruit and milk, is prepared daily for infants who are eating solid foods. We take food allergies and dietary restrictions seriously and provide appropriate modifications based on each child’s needs.
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Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm
You can find more information in our infant program packet:
The Classroom
The Infant room is kept warm and cozy, providing our infants comfort and security as they explore their new social environment. The Montessori teachers speak gently and allow the baby to feel invited and cared for. The classrooms contain low shelves decked with materials that engage our children in a variety of fine-motor and problem solving activities. The child to staff ratio is 4 to 1.
Our Montessori learning materials are scientifically-designed according to The Montessori Method, and are arranged purposefully and intentionally in our classroom to create a space where children can nurture their curiosity and creativity.
Practical Life Skills
Practical Life introduces our infants to essential life skills. They learn and master rudimentary skills, such as basic holding, grasping, picking up and releasing objects. Over time, they are more able to care for themselves and eat independently. These skills are serve as foundational blocks in our infants’ maturation and development.
Sensorial
Infants are interested in sensorial experience, that is why we provide music and the human voice for listening, mirrors for visual stimulation, and varied textures for touching. Children between the ages of 6 to 18 months learn to use their 5 senses in order to differentiate hearing sounds, seeing colors, and touching textures.
Music and Language
Talking, singing, reading, and listening are important parts of the infant experience.Caregivers speak with children throughout the day and introduce songs, stories, finger plays, and simple conversations. These experiences support language development, listening, social interaction, memory, and a growing understanding of communication.
Natural & Developmentally Appropriate Materials
Infants learn best through real experiences and meaningful interaction with their environment. We provide simple, attractive, developmentally appropriate materials that encourage children to touch, grasp, move, observe, listen, and explore. Materials are introduced according to the child’s developmental needs and interests rather than simply according to age.
Enrollment is now open!
For inquiries, please contact us with your email and your child’s name.
We are available for tours typically on Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12 pm.
