Infant, 6 Weeks Through 18 months.
A look at the Infant program at our Royersford school, for children 6 weeks through 18 months.
The Infant room
The youngest child is a new being in the process of self-creation. At this age children develop rapidly and depend on the adults in their lives. They require a unique environment as they take their first steps toward the person they will become.
Our teachers treat each child with respect and warmth. They support each child in developing trust, which becomes a foundation for further growth. The touchstone for the infant program is respect for each child's needs, routines, and development, and respect for the individual that he or she already is.
Our infant classroom is a loving and beautiful environment. It meets each infant's need for physical contact, movement, and developmental exploration. Our trained teachers are there for each child, meeting their needs and helping them grow and blossom.
What to expect
Infant (6 Weeks Through 18 months)
Montessori saw the youngest child as a new being in the process of self-creation. Infants develop rapidly and depend on the adults around them. Our teachers treat each child with respect and warmth, supporting the trust that becomes a foundation for growth. Our infant classrooms meet each baby's need for physical contact, movement and developmental exploration.
Have Questions?
If you have questions about the Infant program, send us a message through the form on this page. Once it is sent, you will see a confirmation that we received it. We will be in touch with you shortly.
What this looks like in practice
In an infant room, the day follows the baby's own rhythm rather than a fixed schedule. Teachers feed, change and settle each child according to their routine, holding and talking with them through the transitions. There is floor time for movement, tummy time, and safe spaces to explore. Parents can expect to see their child's day documented and to hear how it went.
The practical benefit shows up at home. A baby who has been responded to promptly learns that needs are met, and that trust carries into the evening routine. You may notice your child settles more easily, or reaches for a familiar object with more purpose. Those small changes are the early work of a person forming.