Infant
6 weeks-18 months
It begins here. Your infant’s mind is sensitive and is developing rapidly. He is eager to makes new discoveries each day! This once-in-a-lifetime process is supported with unconditional love in our Montessori infant program.
Peace of mind
No need to worry – your infant will be nurtured in a beautiful, safe and clean environment. From rigorous background checks for teachers, to CPR/First Aid Training for all staff, to a comprehensive school emergency plan, rest assured that we have thought of every detail to protect your child’s well-being.
An environment optimized for your infant
Our classrooms are designed entirely around the needs of your child. A low rail anchored to the wall provides support as your child pulls himself up from the floor. A soft mat cushions falls. Custom floor beds allow your child to choose to sleep when tired. Infant size shelves display beautiful materials designed to stimulate your child’s senses. Teachers speak in gentle tones and the decor is understated and homelike. Your child will feel right at home in an environment created just for him or her.
Close communication with you
Crawling. First words. Walking. What was impossible yesterday seems easy today. We celebrate these milestones and keep in close communication with you to ensure we are always doing what is best for your child’s development.
Well trained professionals
Infant classrooms are led by fully trained teachers. This training program is a thorough education in child development from birth to age three and prepares the teacher to create an optimal program for your child. More than just a job – our Montessori teachers have a career of choice because of their love for infants, their interest in Montessori education and their unwavering commitment to do what is best for children.
Adults: 1, Children: 3
Infants can never have too much love, care and affection. To ensure your child receives personalized attention, our infant program provides one adult for every three children.
Trust through consistency
Your infant is sensitive to change and routine, and we make every effort to ensure consistency to help your child feel safe and comfortable. Our program is offered on a five-day schedule only, so she will be with the same children and adults every day. Sleep and eating schedules are based on your child’s individual needs, which are carefully observed and documented for communication with you when you return.
Part of a larger educational community
At 18 months, your child is ready for greater challenges. Our school provides a continuum of Montessori education and your child will have a seamless transition to the Toddler program. Planned well in advance, this process is designed to make both you and your child comfortable. A meeting with the new teacher and brief classroom visits in advance of the move facilitate the transition.
“When I heard about a Montessori school that was focused on ensuring that my child was proud of the skin she was in, I knew I had to check out Brilliant and Kind. They are one of a kind and I am so glad I found them. Any parent that has ever had to color brown children in workbook knows how much representation matters. Check out Brilliant and kind school, you will be happy you did.”
A. Pittman
“My nephew attends Brilliant and Kind and his math skills have improved in such a short time. I wasn’t familiar with Montessori schools before and I wasn’t sure how they were learning without a traditional class room setting but every day my nephew proves to me that children can learn through play all the time. I am so glad Brilliant and Kind is not too far from my house but even if it was I would make the drive to make sure he attends this school."