Nido
Infant Program
9 months – 20 months
The Infant classroom is called Nido — Italian for “nest.” It is a calm, nurturing space where your baby builds secure relationships with caring educators and begins exploring the world at their own pace. Rather than a traditional daycare room, the Nido is intentionally designed around the developmental needs of infants, supporting their growing trust, movement, and sensory awareness.
What Your Child Will Experience
Every detail of the Nido is designed to support your infant’s development and wellbeing.
- Nurturing and responsive care from familiar educators
- A safe, supportive environment built for infants
- Development of trust through consistent, warm relationships
- Freedom of movement — never placed in positions they can’t reach themselves
- Child-sized furniture and low, accessible materials
- Gentle encouragement of early independence
- Exploration of a carefully prepared environment
- Individualized attention that follows each baby’s rhythms
- Health and safety as the highest priority
What Your Child Will Learn
In the Nido, your child is building the foundations for all future learning.
- Gross motor development — rolling, crawling, pulling up
- Fine motor coordination — grasping, reaching, transferring
- Trust and secure attachment with caregivers
- Receptive and expressive language through songs and conversation
- Sensory awareness through natural materials
- Early self-regulation in a calm, predictable environment
The Montessori Approach
A method built on observing the child
In a Montessori infant environment, the adult’s role is to observe, respond, and prepare — never to rush. Educators follow each child’s individual rhythms for feeding, sleeping, and play, stepping in gently when needed and stepping back when a child is absorbed in exploration. The environment itself is the curriculum: every material is chosen for its purpose, every surface is at the child’s level, and every routine is an opportunity for connection and trust.
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The Classroom Environment
The Nido is a peaceful, beautiful space designed specifically for infants — not a scaled-down version of an older classroom.
- Child-sized furniture and low mirrors that support movement
- Soft, natural materials — wood, cotton, and basketry
- Open floor space for rolling, crawling, and exploring
- Low, accessible shelves with a few carefully chosen materials
- A calm, unhurried atmosphere that protects concentration
- Natural light and muted, soothing colours
See this classroom in person
The best way to understand our approach is to walk through the door. Book a tour and see it for yourself.
Developmental Areas
Developmental areas supported
Our Infant Program supports seven interconnected areas of development that grow together.
Language & Literacy
Developing communication, vocabulary, early reading, and language skills through conversation, storytelling, and Montessori language materials.
Practical Life
Everyday activities that promote independence, concentration, coordination, and responsibility — from pouring to food preparation.
Sensorial Learning
Hands-on exploration that helps children understand and organize information about the world around them through their senses.
Early Mathematics
Hands-on materials that introduce numbers, quantities, patterns, sequencing, and mathematical thinking from concrete to abstract.
Movement & Coordination
Activities supporting gross motor skills, fine motor skills, balance, and physical confidence both indoors and outdoors.
Social & Emotional Development
Developing confidence, empathy, communication, cooperation, emotional awareness, and respect for others.
Creative Expression
Art, music, movement, imaginative activities, and opportunities for children to express themselves in many languages.
A Day in the Classroom
Typical activities your child will love
Floor Play & Movement
Open floor space and soft materials encourage babies to roll, crawl, pull up, and explore at their own pace.
Sensory Exploration
Wooden toys, fabric baskets, and natural objects invite touching, grasping, and discovering.
Language & Music
Songs, rhymes, and conversation throughout the day build receptive language and connection.
Care Routines
Feeding, changing, and sleeping are unhurried moments of one-on-one connection and trust.
Outdoor Time
Daily fresh air in a safe, sheltered outdoor space supports wellbeing and sensory development.
Why Kidzville
Why parents choose Kidzville
Individualized Attention
We follow each baby’s unique rhythms for feeding, sleeping, and play — not a group schedule.
Health & Safety First
Our Nido is held to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and supervision.
Responsive Care
Educators build warm, trusting relationships with each infant and respond to their cues.
Peaceful Environment
A calm, beautiful space that protects your baby’s concentration and wellbeing.
Read what families say about us on our testimonials page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Visit Us
Find us in Surrey
Our centres are located in Surrey, British Columbia. Location details are confirmed by our team — please contact us for current availability.
South Surrey
2388 156 St, Units 101–102
604-861-7861
Panorama
12996 60 Ave
604-861-7861
Newton
6899 King George Blvd, Suite 204
604-861-7861
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