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Infant Montessori Program (Ages 0-1)
Nurturing • Bonding • Exploring • Growing
Our Infant Program provides a warm, loving, Montessori-inspired environment where each baby's individual routine is honored. We partner with families to provide responsive care, encourage healthy development, and build trusting relationships during your child's first year of life.
Early Practical Life
Self-feeding as developmentally appropriate
Drinking from open or training cups
Hand washing assistance
Exploring independence through daily routines
Gentle transitions
Responsive Care
Individual feeding schedules
Personalized nap routines
Diapering with one-on-one interaction
Safe sleep practices
Responsive caregiving
Building secure attachments
Language Development
Talking throughout the day
Songs & fingerplays
Reading books
Infant sign language
Naming objects and people
Back-and-forth conversations
Sensorial Exploration
Tummy time
Texture exploration
Mirrors and reflection
Music
Sensory baskets
Cause-and-effect toys
Visual tracking
Social & Emotional
Bonding with caregivers
Emotional security
Parallel interaction
Outdoor stroller walks
Nature exploration
Gentle socialization
Motor Development
Reaching & grasping
Rolling
Sitting
Crawling
Pulling to stand
Cruising
Fine motor activities
A Typical Montessori Morning at Happy Campers De Soto ​
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Individual Greetings & Parent Communication
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Feedings on Each Child's Schedule
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Developmental Floor Time & Exploration
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Books, Music & Language Activities
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Outdoor Time (Weather Permitting)
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Diapering & Personal Care Throughout
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Individualized Naps
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Responsive Play Throughout the Day
Our Philosophy
Every baby develops at their own pace. Our teachers observe each child's interests and milestones, creating meaningful experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, movement, language, and secure relationships. Through nurturing care and purposeful interactions, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.