At The Gardner School, learning truly begins with care. Our infant classrooms provide a nurturing start built on a nationally recognized, research-based curriculum that supports early learning and development. With teachers who understand both the science and the soul of early education, babies grow in an environment that builds trust, curiosity, and confidence from the very beginning.
Every day is designed to blend love, learning, and discovery. Our teachers follow each baby’s unique rhythm while creating joyful, research-supported experiences that promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
Teachers greet each baby with familiar voices, smiles, and gentle touch to help them feel safe and connected.
Purposeful play strengthens muscles and coordination while encouraging movement and exploration.
Teachers introduce early literacy and rhythm through expressive reading, music, and simple repetition.
Infants learn to communicate their needs with simple signs and gestures, supporting early language development.
Feeding, diapering, and nap routines are tailored to each child’s schedule, supporting comfort and consistency.
Experienced educators build trust through warm, responsive care that fosters connections and confidence.
Families receive real-time photos, notes, and developmental updates through our Brightwheel app, keeping them connected throughout the day.
Every milestone is celebrated with care and communication, from first smiles to first steps toward independence.
Each baby rests in an individual crib, surrounded by soothing sounds and soft comforts from home.
Outdoor strolls encourage sensory exploration and connection to the world around them.
Gentle movement and stretching promote body awareness, better sleep, and healthy physical growth.
Teachers guide hands-on exploration with soft textures, light instruments, and joyful discovery.
Our infant program combines nurturing care with intentional learning, guided by early childhood experts who understand how babies grow best. Teachers use observation and assessment to support every stage of development while partnering with families to extend learning at home. Each classroom meets NAEYC-aligned standards (National Association for the Education of Young Children), ensuring the highest level of quality and safety for your child’s first school experience.
The Creative Curriculum for Infants provides the foundation for early exploration and discovery. Through observation, engagement, and consistent routines, teachers nurture confidence, curiosity, and communication while building the social and emotional skills that prepare your child for future learning.
Our infant classrooms are designed with purpose and care. Each space features natural light, soft colors, and individualized cribs personalized with family photos and items from home. A shoe-free policy and small class ratios maintain a clean, calm setting that supports focus, comfort, and safety.
Our infant teachers are early childhood professionals who understand how babies grow, learn, and connect. With ongoing training, coaching, and curriculum support from our Academics Team, they create meaningful experiences every day that nurture each child’s early milestones with expertise and care.
We value partnership with parents, it's central to our approach.. Teachers share developmental progress, photos, and daily updates through the Brightwheel app, keeping families informed and involved in their baby’s learning journey. Together, we create a seamless connection between home and school.
Each infant’s schedule and care plan are tailored through ongoing collaboration with families. Teachers follow individualized feeding and diapering routines while modeling consistent, responsive care that supports healthy growth and emotional security.