Infant Program

3 months - 18 months

 "The greatness of the human personality
begins at birth"

- Maria Montessori

Class Ratio 1:3

Head Teacher: Registered Early Childhood Educator

Children between 3 and 18 months are introduced to our school through the Infant program. Our patient, kind and caring teachers and assistants will help your child develop a routine, provide stimulating activities and care for all your child’s needs.

Gross motor and fine motor activities are part of the daily routine. Age-appropriate materials are provided to enhance the child’s language, cognitive, motor skill development and outdoor play.

Areas of Curriculum

  • Just like you, our top priority is making sure your baby is healthy, safe and happy. Our team and the environment is prepared with that in mind.

  • A trusting bond is formed with your child’s nurturing primary and secondary caregivers who attend to his or her emotional and physical needs.

  • Through carefully designed activities and free play, infants develop important social skills, such as sharing, taking turns, and communication. This supportive atmosphere encourages connection and collaboration, laying the groundwork for healthy relationships as they grow.

  • The Montessori philosophy to “follow the child” encourages exploration, self-awareness, and self-care.

  • Floor-time, tummy-time, and tunnels encourage physical and cognitive development.

Schedule

    • Responsive caregiving & individualized routines:
      Each infant follows their own natural rhythm for feeding, sleeping, and play. Educators provide attentive, one-on-one care, responding promptly to cues to support a strong sense of security and trust.

    • Primary caregiving & secure attachment:
      Infants are supported by consistent educators who build close, nurturing relationships. This continuity helps each child feel safe, understood, and emotionally grounded.

    • Child-led exploration:
      Infants are given uninterrupted time to explore materials at their own pace, supporting curiosity, concentration, and early decision-making.

    • Daily outdoor exposure & stroller walks:
      Infants are taken outdoors daily, weather permitting, for fresh air and gentle stimulation. Stroller walks and time outside provide opportunities to experience natural light, sounds, and movement in a calm, supervised setting.

    • Early sensory connection to the environment:
      Outdoor time introduces infants to changing seasons, textures, and sounds, supporting early sensory development and awareness of the world around them.

    • Sensory exploration & movement:
      Daily experiences focus on safe exploration—tummy time, grasping, reaching, and movement—supporting early motor development and brain growth.

    • Gentle social exposure:
      Infants are gradually introduced to small group settings, where they observe and engage with peers in a calm and supportive environment.

    • Early communication & connection:
      Through songs, movement, and shared experiences, infants begin developing social awareness, listening skills, and early forms of interaction.

    • Feeding & early self-awareness:
      Bottle or assisted feeding is done in a calm, unhurried environment. As developmentally appropriate, infants are gently introduced to holding bottles, finger foods, and early self-feeding skills.

    • Infants follow individualized sleep schedules in a quiet, comfortable environment, ensuring they rest according to their own needs rather than a fixed group routine.

    • Safe outdoor exploration:
      Infants are provided with secure, age-appropriate outdoor environments where they can move freely, observe, and explore under close supervision.

    • Movement & physical development:
      Outdoor time supports early gross motor development through guided tummy time, reaching, rolling, and crawling in a natural environment.

    • Child-led exploration:
      Infants are given uninterrupted time to explore materials at their own pace, supporting curiosity, concentration, and early decision-making.

    • Development through play:
      Simple, purposeful materials encourage grasping, tracking, and movement, building foundational cognitive and motor skills.

    • Calm transition to pickup:
      The end of the day is intentionally unhurried, allowing infants to engage in quiet play or rest while awaiting pickup. This helps maintain a regulated, low-stimulation environment as the day winds down.

    • Individualized care during departures:
      Educators support each infant through a smooth transition from classroom to parent, ensuring they are comfortable, settled, and ready for pickup.