Caring for infants in a Montessori environment requires a thoughtful approach that supports both safety and development during the earliest stages of life. This course is designed to provide educators with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to work effectively with children from 6 weeks to 18 months of age in a Montessori setting.

Throughout this course, participants will explore essential health, safety, and hygiene practices that help create a secure and nurturing environment for infants. Topics include safe sleep practices, feeding routines, diapering procedures, sanitization, illness prevention, active supervision, and maintaining environments that support infant well-being.

The course also focuses on Montessori classroom organization and preparation, helping educators understand how to create spaces that encourage movement, exploration, independence, and sensory development. Participants will learn how the prepared environment supports infants’ natural curiosity and developmental growth while ensuring safety and accessibility.

In addition, participants will examine the unique developmental needs of infants, including physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development. The course highlights Montessori principles for observing infants, responding to their cues, building secure attachments, and supporting emerging independence through respectful caregiving practices.

Educators will also learn how daily routines such as feeding, diapering, sleeping, and transitions can become meaningful opportunities for connection, communication, and learning. Emphasis is placed on creating calm, consistent environments that support both the child and the caregiver.

By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence needed to maintain a safe, healthy, and organized Montessori infant environment while supporting the development, independence, and well-being of children from 6 weeks to 18 months of age.