Nurturing relationships
Primary caregivers who know your child deeply — their cues, their comfort, their rhythms.
Ages 12 – 17 months
Older Infant Program
A nurturing Montessori-inspired environment designed to support movement, confidence, exploration, and early independence during your child's important transition from infancy into toddlerhood.
- Ratio
- 1:5
- Guide
- 1 / room
- Since
- 2010
Authentic Montessori · Katy, TX
Program Overview
A tender, powerful window — held with intention.
Between twelve and seventeen months, babies become walkers, talkers, and explorers. Our Older Infant room honors that quiet revolution with warm caregivers, gentle routines, and a prepared environment built around mobility, communication, sensory discovery, confidence, curiosity, and deep emotional connection.
Gentle routines
Predictable days that help babies feel safe, regulated, and ready to explore.
Language-rich environment
Real words, songs, books, and conversation — every diaper change and meal is a chance to connect.
Movement exploration
Open floor space, low pull-up bars, and barefoot freedom to crawl, cruise, and find their feet.
Emotional security
Calm voices, slow transitions, and a soft place to land — every single day.
Individualized attention
A dedicated primary caregiver who knows every cue, comfort, and rhythm — so your baby is truly seen.
Milestone
First confident steps
Freedom of Movement
Beginning to walk — supported, never rushed.
Our prepared environment is built for big developmental work. Low pull-up bars, open floor space, weighted push toys, and barefoot freedom give your child everything they need to find their balance — at their own pace, with a patient guide nearby.
- 01Crawling with purpose
- 02Pulling up to stand
- 03Cruising along low shelves
- 04Building balance & coordination
- 05Pushing weighted walkers
- 06First confident steps
"The hands are the instruments of the human intelligence. The feet, the foundation of independence."— Montessori principle, in practice every day
Daily Rhythm
A calm rhythm, morning to pickup.
Predictable, gentle, and responsive to every baby's cues — protected work, daily movement, family-style meals, and time to simply be held.
- 7:30 – 8:30
Warm welcomes
Unhurried hellos with a primary caregiver, soft music, and a calm landing into the day.
- 8:30 – 9:30
Breakfast & connection
Family-style breakfast, sign language, and gentle conversation at the table.
- 9:30 – 10:45
Sensory & movement
Open-floor exploration, treasure baskets, climbing, and discovery on their terms.
- 10:45 – 11:30
Outdoor time
Stroller walks, garden time, fresh air, and big sky for big lungs.
- 11:30 – 12:15
Family-style lunch
Real plates and tiny cups — learning to feed themselves with patient support.
- 12:15 – 2:30
Quiet rest
Each baby on their own rhythm — cribs, lullabies, and soft light.
- 2:30 – 3:30
Music & language
Songs, instruments, and book sharing — daily Mandarin exposure woven in.
- 3:30 – 5:00
Discovery & snack
Quiet practical-life work, sensory bins, and a healthy snack together.
- 5:00 – 6:30
Pickup & soft goodbyes
Stories, snuggles, and warm hand-offs with full updates for every family.
Prepared Environment
A peaceful, beautiful room built around your baby.
Every shelf, mirror, and material is chosen with intention. Soft natural light, real wood, and quiet textures — a room that invites your child to explore safely, rest deeply, and feel completely at home.
- Low, open shelves with carefully chosen Montessori-inspired materials at infant height
- Pull-up bars and stable surfaces for safe cruising and balance
- Real wood, natural fibers, and soft neutral textures — no plastic overload
- A dedicated movement area with mats, ramps, and climbing supports
- Mirrors at floor level to support self-recognition and body awareness
- Quiet sleep area with individual cribs and comfort items from home
- Natural light, plants, and washable, family-style dining surfaces
Early Development & Exploration
Whole-child growth — gently, every day.
We support each area of early development with warmth, intention, and beautiful Montessori-inspired materials — not flashcards or screens. Real work, real connection, real growth.
Language
Books, songs, sign language, and real conversation. Daily Mandarin exposure for extended-day enrollees.
Music & rhythm
Live singing, gentle instruments, and movement to music every single day.
Sensory discovery
Treasure baskets, water work, textures, and natural materials chosen with intention.
Social & emotional
Warm modeling of grace and courtesy — turn-taking, gentle hands, naming feelings.
Fine motor
Pincer practice, real spoons, posting work, and grasping toys that build precision.
Gross motor
Daily climbing, cruising, and walking practice in a space designed for big bodies.
Parent Peace of Mind
Your child, deeply cared for.
Leaving your child in someone else's care is one of the most tender decisions you'll make. We hold that trust with everything we do — and we keep you close to every moment.
01
A loving primary caregiver
One warm, experienced caregiver who knows your baby like their own — every cue, comfort, and milestone.
02
Real-time Brightwheel updates
Photos, meals, naps, diaper changes, and milestones — sent straight to your phone.
03
Safety & cleanliness
Sanitized materials, peanut-free environment, secured entry, and trained staff.
04
True family partnership
Open communication, daily check-ins, and a school that feels like an extension of home.
Transition to Toddlerhood
A confident, natural next step.
By the time your child is ready to walk into our Toddler Program, they're already carrying the foundation that makes the move feel like the most natural thing in the world.
Explore the Toddler Program- 01
Confidence
A child who feels deeply known steps into the next room with their whole heart.
- 02
Communication
Words, signs, and gestures grow into real expression — the foundation of grace and courtesy.
- 03
Independence
Self-feeding, walking, and choosing work — small acts of capability every day.
- 04
Movement
Confident walking and climbing ready them for the busy Toddler environment.
- 05
Social growth
Practice with peers in a calm room builds the skills the toddler community asks for.
- 06
Routine familiarity
Predictable rhythms make the transition to the Toddler Program feel like a natural next step.
What to Expect
Your tour, from the moment you walk in.
Tours are warm, unhurried, and just for you — about 30 minutes, by appointment, no pressure to decide anything. Bring your child if you'd like. We love when families come together.
Typical visit: 30 minutes · weekdays
- Step 01
Classroom visits
Step inside our prepared environments — Older Infant, Toddler, Primary, and School Age — and feel the calm, hands-on rhythm of a real Montessori day.
- Step 02
Meet the team
Say hello to our lead guides and the family that runs the school. No scripts, no sales pitch — just the people who will care for your child.
- Step 03
Observe Montessori learning
Watch children at work with authentic Montessori materials. We'll quietly explain what you're seeing and why it matters.
- Step 04
Explore the indoor gym
See our on-campus gym where children climb, balance, and play basketball — every day, rain or 102° shine.
- Step 05
Discuss enrollment options
Academic-day, extended-day with daily Mandarin — we'll walk through the schedule and tuition that fits your family.
- Step 06
Ask anything
Bring your questions, your toddler, your grandparents. There's no checklist — your comfort and your timing lead the conversation.
No applications, no commitment.
Come visit, ask your questions, and take all the time you need. Tour spots fill up gently — most families schedule a few weeks ahead.
Come visit us
We would love to welcome your family.
Come spend a quiet morning with us and see our nurturing Montessori-inspired environment designed to support your child's earliest years of growth, confidence, and discovery.
21915 Royal Montreal Dr, Katy TX · (832) 437-1777