INFANT DAILY SCHEDULE

 

Our teachers will collaborate with you to create a schedule that fits your child’s needs. Our typical schedule is as follows.

 

6:00–8:30 am
Infants arrive at varying times, staff will obtain parents’ information, and infants have quiet floor activities including balls and rattles.

 

7:30–9:00 am
Northfield Montessori provides fruit, toast and milk for breakfast. Parents provide formula or breast milk for bottle feedings.

 

9:00–11:00 am
Special activities to stimulate various age groups, and there are naps for younger infants. Activities may be individual or done in groups of 2 or 3. Areas of focus include small muscles, exercise and free exploration.

 

11:00 am –12:30 pm
Northfield Montessori provides table food for lunch and infants are fed in infant seats or high chairs or are held. You are welcome to provide homemade pureed vegetables or fruits.

 

12:30–2:00 pm
This is quiet time for older infants to nap. Napping is an essential way for infants to recharge during the day.

 

2:00–2:30 pm
Afternoon snack

 

2:30–3:30 pm

This is quiet time for younger infants to nap. Napping is an essential way for infants to recharge during the day.

 

3:30–5:00 pm
The infants are introduced to other areas and people. This includes special activities, walks, stroller rides, and visits to other rooms.

 

5:00–6:00 pm
Staff members speak with parents, relaying any concerns or items of interest from the day.