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.
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.
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.
Hear from our families
Every teacher my daughter has had so far has been absolutely amazing. My daughter can be a handful but they still show nothing but love for her. And even though she's a meanie, she loves her teachers so much! Miss Kim is her favorite this year. Recently cried just because she wanted to help her decorate the classroom door.
We absolutely love Little Sprouts Melrose! Sam and Rena do a great job here. The communication is always detailed and consistent, the daily activities are so much fun and engaging. Sydney and Isabella from Toddler 3 classroom are really nice teachers. They take such good care of our daughter and our daughter loves both of them. She has adapted so well and loves to go to school everyday. We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our little one to this wonderful school.
McKayla and Kelsey are absolutely amazing teachers to my son and all of the other children in their classroom. The staff and admin at NA little sprouts are all welcoming and happy to see every parent and child that walks through the door. They truly make it a great place and atmosphere for little minds to grow and learn.
My child has enjoyed her time at Little Sprouts and has learned a lot with her friends. I am especially excited to have a new music program. All of the teachers gave been very caring and kind.
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!
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.