Infant Program

“The greatness of the human personality begins at birth.”

- Maria Montessori

Infants are billionaires. Yes! Children are born with 100 billion neurons, just waiting for stimulation, waiting for experiences, and waiting to connect with the world! These little ones are ready to learn, explore, and make meaning to sights, sounds, and movements from the day they are born. The brain and physical development progress faster during infancy than at any other time in our lives.

Each infant is a precious individual who is nurtured and celebrated at MSS.

Infants receive the special care they need that respects, supports, and responds to their basic needs for independence, exploration, and movement. The peaceful and safe environment supports the infants' passion for wonder, curiosity, exploration, and discovery, where they are loved and encouraged. Infant Montessori teachers convey a deep respect for each child and provide a consistent schedule and environment where children can explore, rest, and feel secure. The setting of the environment is calm, clean, inviting, and safe. Teachers speak in gentle ways; the pace is unhurried.

MSS is Their 2nd Home

Our caring teachers help infants develop connected, loving relationships and build trust within the environment with caring adults. The infant's schedule is regulated by the rhythm of the child rather than a fixed schedule of the group. Children enjoy the sounds and movements of those in their surroundings and command attention to their unique rhythm. The teachers account for common times of wakefulness, play, and rest to adjust the schedule to make the day enjoyable and appropriate for all.
Exploration Begins Here

Learning materials and activities are accessible from low, open shelves and floor mats, all within easy reach to encourage each child's natural learning interests. The infants are free to move and explore the classroom, watch others, connect with their friends and teachers and enjoy the experiences of textures and the taste of nutritious foods. The open environment encourages children to progress in their movements, crawl, sit, stand, and when they are ready, take their first steps.
The Discovery of Language

Infants learn to communicate through adults speaking to them, actions, and sounds in the environment. Learning the vocabulary of objects, language activities, and basic communication understanding are at the heart of each child's experiences. Communication and the development of language is a vital part of the infant program. Parents are encouraged to model these communication practices in the home.
Teachers Partner with Parents

Parents and teachers enjoy the conversations and learning opportunities between each other. This consistent dialogue and close relationship allow parents to partner with the teachers to discover the uniqueness of their child. Because of the teachers' warmth and openness with the parents, they are comfortable leaving their child with our loving and caring MSS team. There isn't a minute of the day that learning is not occurring.