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
We started our baby boy at Little Sprouts in January 2023 and have nothing but incredible things to say. He is now 7 months old and the teachers Ms. Kristen & Ms. Leda in the infant classroom are amazing, passionate and just really enjoy what they do. They send us pictures and always keep us updated. They are so kind && do so many fun activities to help him grow. Overall, everyone we see there is so welcoming and kind, we highly recommend little sprouts Stratham! 😊
My younger daughter has been in the Toddler class for one year and she absolutely loves it. Every day when I pick her up, there is a big smile on her face. The teachers and managers are wonderful and super helpful. My daughter has learned quite a lot from the daycare. There are four toddler classes and my daughter can often play with kids in different classes. We are happy to let her stay there until school age.
My son has been at this daycare for over a year and has learned a lot. Lisy & Dominique went above and beyond to ensure my child ate and slept (they didn’t have to) while he was in toddler 2. They are outstanding teachers and the kids & parents love them.
M.s Christina in the preschool room has supported my child during his transition to preschool and has been super understanding and kind. All of the team members including Yvonne, the director & Michelle, the assistant director are great.
We love Little Sprouts! Our son has been there since 3+ months and has grown there emotionally and intellectually. The teachers are warm and wonderful and we treasure the community we've built there. Our son will age out of the school next year and we're already sad about it. I don't think anything will compare!
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.
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.