Daily Schedule · 6 to 14 months
Infant Class in Montclair, NJ
Designed for babies ages 6 to 14 months, our Infant Class offers loving care, engaging experiences, and a safe space for early learning and discovery.
A Gentle Beginning for Your Baby
Our Infant Class is thoughtfully designed for babies ages 6 to 14 months, providing a calm, nurturing environment where your child can feel safe, loved, and encouraged to explore at their own pace.
At St. James Preschool, we understand that every infant develops differently. Our caring teachers provide individualized attention throughout the day while supporting each child’s growing curiosity, early communication, and physical development through age-appropriate play and meaningful interactions.
Whether your baby is learning to sit, crawl, stand, or take those exciting first steps, we create opportunities for discovery while maintaining consistent routines that help little ones feel secure.
A Typical Day
A day designed around your baby
Sensory play and age-appropriate activities
Music, stories, and language-rich interactions
Safe floor play for crawling and movement
Outdoor time when weather permits
Plenty of one-on-one attention and comforting care
Development
Supporting Early Growth
Early social and emotional development
Language and communication skills
Fine and gross motor development
Sensory exploration
Curiosity and confidence through play
A Typical Day
A Nurturing Environment
Our infant classroom is designed with your child’s comfort and safety in mind. Soft spaces, age-appropriate materials, and attentive teachers create an environment where babies can explore, play, and grow while families enjoy peace of mind.
We work closely with parents to help maintain familiar routines and provide regular communication about your child’s day.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Our Infant Room welcomes babies from 6 months through 14 months.
Learning happens through responsive caregiving, play, sensory experiences, movement, music, books, and everyday interactions that support healthy development.
Every baby develops at their own pace. Daily care and activities are adapted to support each child’s unique routine, interests, and stage of development.
Infants have opportunities to build early communication, motor, sensory, social, and cognitive skills through age-appropriate play and everyday experiences.
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Supporting Early Growth
- Early problem-solving through exploration
A Day Designed Around Your Baby
- Restful naps based on each child’s individual routine