You are your child’s first teacher
Parent and Infant Classes
Birth-14 Months
The First Steps of the Journey
The infant stage is where the journey begins, bringing with it wonder, joy, and many new questions. At SOL Montessori, our Parent & Infant classes welcome families with children from birth to 14 months, offering a nurturing space for connection, learning, and shared discovery during these precious early months.
An Environment Prepared for Discovery
Families enter an authentic Montessori environment honoring infant potential. Low shelves and beautiful materials foster movement, sensory exploration, and belonging. Caregivers explore alongside babies, observing how this prepared space nurtures independence and respectful learning.
Expert Guidance and Practical Insight
Led by an Early Childhood Specialist, these engaging Adult–Child Play & Learn sessions offer parents time to observe, ask questions, and deepen their understanding of early development, Montessori principles, and respectful caregiving. Through guided discussion and shared reflection, families gain practical insight into supporting their child’s growth both in the classroom and at home.
Building a Supportive Community
These classes also offer an opportunity to build meaningful connections with other families. Parents and caregivers are invited to share experiences, reflect together on the joys and challenges of early parenthood, and find reassurance within a welcoming community grounded in mutual care and understanding.
A Collaborative Approach to Caregiving
Our leaders guide families in nurturing development and creating mindful home environments. Welcoming all caregivers, we view childcare as a collaborative act of love. Families join a supportive community committed to connection, reflection, and mutual well-being.
Ongoing Learning and Engagement
Throughout the year, SOL also offers parent talks and discussion opportunities that further support families during these formative years, creating space for continued learning, reflection, and connection. Families are invited to contact our office to learn more about class offerings and our annual schedule.
What Parents Gain
from the Parent and Infant Program
In our Parent & Infant program, parents and caregivers partner closely with an experienced early childhood educator to thoughtfully support their child’s unfolding development, and their own growth as caregivers. Together, families are invited into a learning community where observation, reflection, and shared understanding deepen over time. Adults are guided in the practice of mindful observation and provided with simple tools, including observation journals, to help them notice and reflect on their child’s daily growth with greater clarity and intention.
These sessions create protected, unhurried time for one-on-one connection, allowing parents and caregivers to slow down, be fully present, and explore alongside their child. Within this warm and supportive setting, participants are encouraged to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from one another, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support. Conversations naturally touch on essential topics such as nurturing development, creating safe and inviting spaces for exploration, supporting healthy sleep, and deepening the bond between caregiver and child.
Throughout the program, families receive gentle guidance and practical insight into key areas of early development, including physical growth, language, social connection, and emerging independence. Conversations also explore respectful approaches to sleep, weaning, and designing home environments that support the child’s natural desire to participate and belong. Rooted in Montessori philosophy, the program honors both the science of early development and the sacredness of these early relationships, supporting families as they nurture not only skills, but trust, confidence, and connection.
The Journey Continues
When your child begins walking with confidence, they are ready to transition into our Toddler Community, a nurturing Montessori environment that supports curiosity, independence, and continued growth. Families may choose between a morning program or a school, day option, offering a flexible and developmentally appropriate next step for this exciting stage of early childhood.
