Montessori Mornings - Montessori School of Huntsville

Some of the most important learning happens before your child's second birthday. Montessori Mornings is our guided infant and caregiver program, designed to support your child's development while giving you the tools to nurture it at home.

Infant and caregiver at Montessori Mornings

WHAT IS MONTESSORI MORNINGS?

Montessori Mornings is a 9-week program for infants and their parent or caregiver. Each session, you and your baby will spend time together in a beautiful, thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment under the guidance of our credentialed infant specialist.

This is not a drop-off program. It is a shared experience - one where you learn alongside your baby, gain a deeper understanding of their development, and begin building the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

WHY THE FIRST 18 MONTHS MATTER

Research shows that around 80% of brain development occurs in the first three years of life. Dr. Maria Montessori understood this more than a century ago, and she built a scientific approach to early childhood around that reality.

During these early months, your baby is absorbing everything around them. The textures they touch, the sounds they hear, the faces they see, and the freedom they are given to explore all shape the neural pathways that support future learning. Montessori Mornings meets your baby exactly where they are, and helps you understand what you are witnessing at home.

WHAT YOU AND YOUR BABY WILL EXPERIENCE

Your baby has the freedom to move, explore, and interact with age-appropriate Montessori materials in a safe, intentional environment. We invite you to observe, ask questions, and learn practical ways to bring Montessori principles into your daily life at home.

Over the course of the session, families learn:

How to create a Montessori-inspired environment at home
How to observe and respond to your baby's developmental cues
How to support independence and movement from the earliest months
How Montessori philosophy applies to feeding, sleep, and daily routines

WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING

"Sending our son to this school was one of the best decisions we have made. Our son has learned a lot and continues to surprise us everyday."

Parent / Guardian — May 2022

"My daughter attends Montessori School of Huntsville. We are thrilled with the care, attention, and education she receives from her teachers. The rich learning environment and outside space are ideal for her active mind and body!"

Parent / Guardian — March 2022

"At Montessori he has been able to thrive and flourish. They think they are playing all day but the play is structured so they are always learning. Our son has grown leaps and bounds in his ability to communicate and his love for learning."

Parent / Guardian — March 2022

"We love the Montessori School of Huntsville! His teachers are so sweet, truly caring, and we're constantly blown away by how much he is learning. We can't imagine sending him anywhere else."

Parent / Guardian — March 2022

"We've been tremendously happy with our experience at MSH. Our daughter has been allowed to explore her interests so that she has developed a huge love of learning. The teachers are highly trained and I would highly recommend it to anyone."

Parent / Guardian — May 2021

"My child came to this school after years in the public school system. The years he spent in the elementary program at MSH was transformative. Suddenly he had a drive for learning and his confidence as a learner grew. He was happy again."

Parent / Guardian — July 2019

"Great teachers, clean and safe learning environment. And they offer financial aid!"

Parent / Guardian — May 2022

WHAT MAKES MSH UNIQUE?

WHO IT'S FOR

Infants between 3 months and 18 months of age for the full duration of the session, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

SESSIONS

9 weeks per session, held in Fall and Spring.

Fall: September through November

Spring: March through May

CAMPUS INFO

Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 am - 10:00 am

South Huntsville Campus, 15975 Chaney Thompson Road, Huntsville, AL 35803

SMALL CLASSES

Cohort sizes are kept intentionally small to preserve the quality of the experience. Spots fill every session - we encourage families to apply as early as possible.

Reserve Your Spot

Cohorts fill quickly each year. To join Montessori Mornings, families begin by completing our admissions process. Once reviewed, applicants are placed in our waiting pool for the next available session.

Questions? We would love to hear from you.