The Infant Program cares for children ages 4 months (6 months at Lake Forest) – 24 months. In the Young Infant Center, we primarily focus on meeting the daily needs of our infants. Together, we build the trust and emotional security that comes when infants learn that these needs are met through daily interaction with responsive, affectionate adults. This crucial relationship between child and teacher lays the foundation for further development of language, motor and self-help skills.
Our Infant Center is a well designed environment prepared entirely for the discovery of our youngest students. Milestones Montessori provides a nurturing and secure environment where young children can do what they do best, explore everything! At this age, children interact with the world through tactile and visual stimulation. The prepared classroom is characterized by order, simplicity and beauty; for example, a padded play area is set up to allow for nonrestrictive movement. Special attention is given to the development of expressive and comprehensive language skills. Teachers reinforce understanding by combining words, tone, inflection and body language.
Our infants enjoy a full program of age-appropriate activities such as exploring the specially prepared environment, reading books, listening to music, having tummy time and snuggle time. The daily parent communication sheet informs you of your child’s feeding, sleeping and diaper changing schedule, as well as any special activities or milestones that occurred that day. Weather permitting; our infants are taken outside twice daily onto a fully covered play area for fresh air and exercise.