Infant Program
Everbloom Montessori offers an infant Montessori program in Grand Rapids designed for babies ages 3 to 12 months. Our program supports early development through a calm, nurturing environment that encourages movement, sensory exploration, and secure relationships during the earliest stage of learning.
Rooted in authentic Montessori principles, our infant classrooms provide individualized care while supporting independence, trust, and whole-child development.
A Montessori Approach to Infant Care
Montessori education begins at birth. In our infant program, caregivers create a prepared environment that allows babies to explore safely, develop motor skills, and build early independence at their own pace.
Our infant classrooms are designed to support:
freedom of movement
sensory exploration
language development through interaction
consistent routines that build security
respectful caregiving and observation
Rather than overstimulation, infants experience calm, predictable environments that encourage natural curiosity and development.
Supporting Early Development
The first year of life is a critical period for brain development and emotional growth. Our Montessori infant program focuses on supporting the whole child through responsive care and intentional learning experiences.
Infants at Everbloom Montessori develop:
gross and fine motor skills
early communication and language awareness
social connection and trust
concentration through focused exploration
confidence in their environment
Each child’s developmental timeline is respected and supported by trained Montessori educators.
Infant Prepared Environment
Our infant classrooms are carefully designed to promote safety, comfort, and exploration. Child-sized materials, natural movement spaces, and thoughtful organization allow infants to engage with their surroundings in meaningful ways.
Key features include:
no containers (highchairs, bouncy seat, swings, exersaucers) to foster more independence, support of brain development through movement
soft movement areas for rolling and crawling
developmentally appropriate Montessori materials
calm lighting and organized spaces
consistent caregiving routines
This environment helps infants build independence while feeling secure and supported.
Partnership with Families
At Everbloom Montessori, we view families as essential partners in early childhood education. Communication between caregivers and families helps ensure continuity between home and school, supporting each child’s development during this important stage.
We work closely with parents to understand each infant’s needs, routines, and developmental milestones.
Low Ratios for Individualized Attention
Everbloom Montessori maintains a 1:3 teacher-to-child ratio in our infant classrooms. This low ratio allows educators to provide individualized support, careful observation, and meaningful interaction while maintaining a calm and responsive learning environment.
Small group sizes help infants feel secure while receiving the guidance they need during this important stage of development.
Schedule and Care Options
Our infant Montessori program serves families needing school-day or full-day early childhood care.
School Day:
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Full Day:
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Schedule options are selected during enrollment based on family needs.
Visit our Infant Montessori Classroom
The best way to understand our infant program is to see it in person. Schedule a tour to visit our classrooms, meet our educators, and learn more about Montessori infant care at Everbloom.
Learn more about our enrollment process, or click below to apply and start your child’s journey in our Infant program today, and watch them thrive!