A Montessori infant environment can be considered a continual balance between supporting the development of the infant’s two basic psychological trusts; trust in the environment and trust in self. At one end of this continuum is the bonding relationship between the adult and the child, while at the other is support for a growing sense of self and independence.

Children under 18 months in a Montessori environment, consists of a curriculum that will prepare the basic foundation a child’s cognitive, motor and sensory development, expanding into activities that enhance a child’s life skills.