Infant Program
Ages: 6 weeks - 18 months
Ages: 6 weeks - 18 months
Our Infant Program provides a warm, nurturing environment designed specifically for babies from 6 weeks to 18 months. Based on Montessori principles and attachment theory, we recognize that the first year of life is critical for brain development, emotional security, and the formation of trusting relationships.
In our infant community, each baby is respected as a unique individual with their own temperament, needs, and developmental timeline. Our certified Montessori infant teachers are trained to read babies' cues, respond sensitively to their needs, and provide appropriate challenges that support their natural development.
We maintain a 4:1 infant-to-teacher ratio, ensuring that each baby receives individualized attention, responsive care, and the consistency needed to develop secure attachments. This low ratio allows our teachers to truly know each infant - their preferences, routines, and emerging abilities.
Our infant environment is calm, beautiful, and carefully prepared to support babies' natural development. Unlike traditional daycare settings with cribs and playpens, our Montessori infant room features floor beds, mirrors at floor level, mobiles designed to support visual development, and age-appropriate materials within reach.
Babies have freedom of movement within a safe, prepared space. As they develop, they can roll, crawl, pull up, and eventually walk, following their own internal developmental timeline without artificial constraints. This freedom, combined with a rich sensory environment, supports optimal physical and cognitive development.
While we follow each baby's individual rhythm for feeding and sleeping, our day includes predictable routines that help infants feel secure.
Warm greetings as babies arrive. Individual feeding and diaper changes as needed. Gentle interactions and tummy time for younger infants. Mobile observation and sensory exploration.
Free movement time on soft floor mats. Interaction with age-appropriate materials - soft balls, texture boards, grasping toys. Individual lessons based on each baby's interests and developmental stage.
Individual feeding times (breast milk, formula, or solid foods based on age and family preferences). Quiet music and gentle rocking for those ready to nap. Floor beds available for peaceful rest in a darkened space.
Weather permitting, outdoor time in our infant garden with shade structures. Sensory activities - water play, natural materials, tactile exploration. Individual attention and language-rich interactions.
Continued exploration with Montessori materials. Music and movement activities. Art experiences (safe, non-toxic materials). Stories and songs in intimate small groups or one-on-one.
Quieter activities as the day winds down. Individual feeding and diaper changes. Detailed communication with families about their baby's day. Warm farewells and information sharing.
Visual Development: Montessori mobiles (Munari, Octahedron, Gobbi, Dancers) presented in developmentally appropriate sequence
Tactile Experiences: Various textures, natural materials, fabric books, sensory baskets
Auditory Stimulation: Bells, rattles, music, nature sounds, and language-rich environment
Gross Motor: Freedom of movement, tummy time, pulling up bars, steps for cruising, safe climbing opportunities
Fine Motor: Grasping activities, object permanence boxes, simple puzzles, stacking toys, materials that develop pincer grasp
Body Awareness: Floor mirrors, movement activities, gentle yoga and stretching
Rich Language Environment: Teachers narrate activities, name objects, and engage in back-and-forth "conversations"
Songs & Stories: Daily songs, fingerplays, simple board books with realistic images
Vocabulary Building: Language baskets with real objects, picture cards, and naming activities
Secure Attachment: Consistent caregivers, responsive care, and respect for each baby's unique needs
Emotional Recognition: Teachers name emotions and respond sensitively to babies' feelings
Early Social Skills: Gentle interactions with peers, learning to share space, developing awareness of others
Our infant environment includes specially designed Montessori materials that support development:
The health and safety of our infants is our highest priority. We maintain strict protocols to ensure a clean, safe environment:
We work closely with families to support each baby's feeding journey:
We believe in strong partnerships with families and maintain open communication:
Your baby's needs are met promptly and sensitively, building trust and security. Teachers learn each baby's unique cues and communication style.
Age-appropriate materials and activities support brain development during this critical period. Everything is intentionally chosen to engage and educate.
Freedom of movement and carefully designed spaces support natural progression through developmental milestones at each child's own pace.
Low ratios mean your baby receives individualized attention and care in a peaceful, calm environment that feels like a second home.
During their time in our infant program, babies typically develop:
Rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, cruising, first steps
Cooing, babbling, gestures, sign language, first words
Secure attachment, recognition of caregivers, peer awareness
Object permanence, cause and effect, problem-solving, curiosity
Enroll in our nurturing infant program today