This course introduces the student to philosophy and rationale of environmental design of infant and toddler classrooms. Movement curriculum, selection and placement of materials, primary care giving, on demand schedules in home or care environment.

The goal of this course is to teach effective interventions that promote a peaceful and encouraging classroom atmosphere. Preparation of the environment, scheduling & curriculum planning, lesson strategies, evaluation of children & techniques for discipline, communication & problem solving, scheduling for the staff, an introduction to administrative issues, including financial, budgetary fee factors, funding and proposal writing, personnel matters, legislation, and standards; identification of criteria for defining Montessori childcare; historical foundations rooted in Montessori; human needs and requirements (children, families, and staff) specific to all‐day care.