Infant - Nido Community
A Cozy Home Away from Home (3 – 18 months)
It begins here. Your infant’s mind is sensitive and is developing rapidly. He is eager to makes new discoveries each day! This once-in-a-lifetime process is supported with unconditional love in our Montessori infant program.
Adults: 1, Children: 3
Infants can never have too much love, care and affection. To ensure your child receives personalized attention, our infant program provides one adult for every three children.
First Everythings
Crawling. First words. Walking. What was impossible yesterday seems easy today. We celebrate these milestones and keep in close communication with you to ensure we are always doing what is best for your child’s development.
Well Trained Professionals
Our infant classroom is led by a Lead teacher that holds her Montessori Infant and Toddler certification. This Montessori training is a thorough education in child development from birth to age three and prepares the teacher to create an optimal program for your child. More than just a job – our Montessori teachers have a career of choice because of their love for infants, their interest in Montessori education and their unwavering commitment to do what is best for children.
Peace of Mind
No need to worry, your infant will be nurtured in a beautiful, safe, and clean environment. From rigorous background checks for teachers to CPR/First Aid Training for all staff to a comprehensive school emergency plan rest assured that we have thought of every detail to protect your child’s well-being.
Bonds of Friendship and Love
Imagine a familiar face greeting you each morning, calm, loving, and ready to assist your child with the transition from home to school. Picture a group of children excited to see your child when she arrives, to deepen growing friendships. These daily experiences build a strong bond between children, parents, and teachers – a true community dedicated to your child’s development.
An Environment Optimized for Your Infant
Our classrooms are designed entirely around the needs of your child. A low rail anchored to the wall provides support as your child pulls himself up from the floor. A soft mat cushions falls. Custom floor beds allow your child to choose to sleep when tired. Infant sized shelves display beautiful materials designed to stimulate your child’s senses. Teachers speak in gentle tones and the decor is understated and homelike. Your child will feel right at home in an environment created just for him or her.
Your Child Develops Trust Through Consistency
Your infant is sensitive to change and routine. We make every effort to ensure consistency to help your child feel safe and comfortable. Our program is offered on a five-day schedule only, so she will be with the same children and adults every day. Sleep and eating schedules are based on your child’s individual needs, which are carefully observed and documented for communication with you electronically throughout the day.
One Part of a Larger Educational Community
At 18 months, your child is ready for greater challenges. Our school provides a continuum of Montessori education and your child will have a seamless transition to the
Young Children’s Community (YCC)
classroom. Planned well in advance, this process is designed to make both you and your child comfortable. A meeting with the new teacher and brief classroom visits in advance of the move facilitate the transition.
