6 weeks to 2 years
Montessori Babies and Nursery program
A warm, secure and stimulating environment where our youngest learners take their first steps towards independence, supported by loving care, purposeful play and gentle guidance.
Why choose our Montessori baby program?
Your baby's happiness and wellbeing are our highest priorities. Our experienced, nurturing educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, helping them feel safe, confident and valued.
We get to know your baby's routines, personality and individual needs, so the move into care is a smooth one. Babies can start with us from as early as 6 weeks old, at either campus.
Aligned with the EYLF
Learning goals for babies
The program is designed to nurture natural curiosity and lay strong foundations for lifelong learning.
- Physical development: free movement such as rolling, crawling and walking in a safe environment
- Language development: early speech and communication through songs, books and responsive interaction
- Social and emotional growth: secure attachments and emotional resilience through caring relationships
- Cognitive skills: early thinking and problem-solving with age-appropriate Montessori materials
- Independence: feeding themselves, making choices and helping tidy up after play
- Sensory exploration: a variety of textures, sounds and visuals that help babies make sense of their world
- Confidence and curiosity: encouragement to explore and try new things
Learning through discovery and play
Each infant room is calm, safe and thoughtfully designed to encourage independent exploration. Every day, babies enjoy:
- Tummy time and movement games
- Sensory experiences with textures, shapes and sounds
- Matching and sorting activities
- Simple puzzles and stacking toys
- Singing, music and storytelling
- Gentle group interactions with peers and educators
A typical day
A calm, consistent rhythm that follows your baby's routine
- Warm welcomesUnhurried drop-offs and time to settle in.
- Montessori learningPlay-based exploration with materials at baby height.
- Outdoor timeFresh air and sensory play.
- Nutritious mealsMeals and snacks prepared fresh daily.
- Rest and napsA peaceful, safe cot room.
- Music and storiesMovement, songs and group interaction.
Questions about Montessori for babies
What is Montessori for babies?
It is an approach that respects each child's natural development and curiosity. We create a calm, safe and engaging environment where babies can explore, move freely and learn at their own pace, while educators gently guide them as they discover the world through their senses and early movement.
When can my baby start?
Babies can start at Wyndham Vale Montessori Centre from as early as 6 weeks old. The program runs to 2 years of age and provides a nurturing, stimulating environment from the very beginning.
What materials do babies use?
Montessori resources for babies are simple, natural and purposeful: wooden grasping toys, object permanence boxes, stacking rings, sensory balls and treasure baskets. They encourage hands-on exploration, develop fine and gross motor skills, and support concentration and independence.
How does Montessori support my baby's development?
The program supports every area of growth: physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive. Through gentle routines, age-appropriate activities and caring relationships, babies build confidence, independence and a love of learning.
Come and see a Montessori classroom at work
Tours run Monday to Friday at 10:30 am, by appointment, at both campuses. We will do our best to fit the day you choose.