What a Montessori Day Nursery Offers for 0–2 Year Olds
At Little Kidz Montessori Day Nursery for infants and toddlers (0–2 years) we provide a nurturing, homely, and carefully prepared environment that supports each child’s unique development.
Here’s what you can typically expect:
Separate, age-appropriate spaces such as “Baby Nests” or “The Nest and The Retreat” are created for babies and young toddlers, featuring natural materials, soft play, climbing equipment, and sensory rooms to encourage exploration and physical development.
Environments are calm, safe, and organised, with resources at the child’s height to promote independence and freedom of movement.
The curriculum is based on the Early Montessori Approach and the “Birth to Three Matters” framework, focusing on areas such as emotional wellbeing, communication, sensory exploration, and practical life skills.
Activities include treasure baskets, sensory play, heuristic play (exploring everyday objects), music and movement, arts and crafts, and outdoor learning.
Emphasis is placed on nurturing each child’s natural curiosity, independence, and self-confidence through child-led, hands-on experiences.
Each child has a dedicated keyworker who observes, plans, and supports their individual learning journey, ensuring activities match their developmental needs and interests.
Continuous assessment and individual planning help track milestones and achievements in a personal learning record.
Small, family-like groups foster a sense of belonging and security, with mixed-age interactions for music, story time, and group play.
Staff model grace, courtesy, empathy, and respect, supporting children’s emotional and social growth.
Nurseries are typically open year-round, offering full-time and part-time places, with legal staff-to-child ratios (usually 1:3 for under-twos).
Sleeping arrangements allow babies to rest and wake naturally, supporting their individual routines.
Support for children with additional needs is available, with experienced coordinators and inclusive practices.
Cultural diversity is embraced, and some nurseries offer language support and additional activities like yoga or cooking classes.
Little Kidz Montessori Day Nursery is designed to be a warm, enabling space where very young children can safely explore, develop independence, and build the foundations for lifelong learning in a nurturing setting.