The Infant Classroom

Babies enrolled in our schools are off to a strong start! A day in our infant class is full of hugs, cuddles, giggles and discovery.

A smiling baby crawling across a yellow, purple, green, and red play mat

6 weeks to 15 months

Providing a safe, nurturing, engaging environment is crucial during a baby’s first year—a time in their development when the entire foundation for all future learning and behavior will be set. Our infant classrooms are safe, cozy, nurturing environments filled with developmentally appropriate toys and materials that babies can explore freely to stimulate their development and inspire growth. Working together with parents, we will establish a daily routine—one that closely aligns with your home routine—which supports a sense of security for children.  

Growing minds & moving bodies

In our infant classrooms, development happens through connection, movement, and meaningful play. We create nurturing environments designed to spark curiosity and support your baby’s natural growth. Through exploration and interactive experiences, infants begin to build essential cognitive skills—like memory, recognition, early problem-solving, and understanding cause and effect.

At the same time, we focus on physical development by encouraging both fine and gross motor skills. With open, uncluttered spaces and no stationary devices, your child is free to roll, crawl, reach, grasp, and sit up—building the strength, coordination, and confidence they need to move through the world around them. Every interaction, toy, and routine is thoughtfully chosen to support whole-child development from the very beginning. 

Two babies sitting on a yellow, blue and purple play mat
Teacher holding a baby and stuffed animal
A teacher in a blue shirt reading to two children

Connecting, communicating & exploring

Babies thrive on secure relationships, rich interactions, and sensory discovery. Our approach is grounded in creating strong emotional bonds—providing the comfort, consistency, and affection your child needs to feel safe, loved, and confident. These secure attachments lay the foundation for healthy emotional development and lifelong learning.

Even before they speak, infants are eager communicators. In our language-rich environments, we encourage early expression through sounds, gestures, facial cues, and sign language. With daily reading, singing, and responsive conversation, we nurture your baby’s ability to understand and be understood.

We also support your child’s natural curiosity through multisensory exploration. Soft textures, gentle music, engaging visuals, and hands-on experiences help infants make sense of the world around them—building early connections in both the brain and the heart. 

Baby Smiling
Two teachers with two infants playing on light blue and gray play mats
Infant with a pink bow in her hair playing with a colorful stacking tower
Two infants sitting and playing on a colorful play mat
Infant playing at a water table
Infant sitting next to a bookshelf filled with children's books
Infant using colorful stacking cups to build a tower

Hear from our families

We absolutely love Little Sprouts. My son is in the preschool room and loves all the teachers and kids. He has been there since he was 6 months old. My daughter has graduated from Little Sprouts and is currently in kindergarten, but she started in the infant room. She was so well prepared for the transition and we are so grateful for the staff at Little Sprouts.
Cierra MacLeod
Having Ms Sheila & Ms Vanessa as my Son’s teachers have been a truly enriching experience. Their passion for teaching is evident in the way they engage and motivate the kids. Their dedication, creativity, and commitment to their students' success are truly amazing.
Fer Cardoso
We have had the best experience at Little Sprouts Concord! Our oldest daughter attended from ~14 weeks old to 4 years old, and our youngest daughter has been attending for the past year. The staff there are absolutely amazing and care for the children as if they're their own. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for childcare in the area!
Christina Kramer
We are so fortunate and grateful to have our daughter in school here! The teachers and staff are incredibly caring, attentive and dedicated. Want to give a specific shoutout to Ms. Noelya and Ms. Adeline- we have seen our 1.5 year old develop remarkably in their classroom. It's clear how much thought goes into their lesson planning and curriculum and their deep care and awareness about our child. The Director Maria is also amazing. Thank you Little Sprouts!
Victoria Neff
My son has been going to Little Sprouts in Arlington since January. He's in the infant room with Miss Izzy and Miss Christina. They take excellent care of my son, he is always so happy when he sees them at drop-off. I just love getting the pictures during the day and seeing the fun activities they have him doing. We are happy we went with Little Sprouts in Arlington!
Jennifer Hay

Ready to learn more?

Our Enrollment team is ready to answer all your questions—from classroom availability to what a typical day for your little one might look like.