Infant, Toddler, and Two-Year-Old Programs in Woodridge, IL

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At Montessori of Woodridge, our infant, toddler, and two-year-old programs provide a nurturing space where your child’s earliest experiences are met with care, respect, and purposeful engagement. Each classroom is designed to support emerging motor, language, and social-emotional development in a peaceful, safe, and responsive environment.


With Montessori-certified teachers and low child-to-teacher ratios, we ensure every infant and toddler receives close attention and encouragement. From early mobility to expressive language, our program is designed to meet your child exactly where they are in their growth journey.

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The Infant Classroom: A Safe Start with Discovery

Our infant classroom is a calm and welcoming space where the youngest children begin to explore their world. Designed with soft textures, gentle music, and warm lighting, this environment invites babies to feel safe while stimulating their natural curiosity.

Infant Program Features:

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Daily routines of singing, storytelling, and personal connection

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Age-appropriate toys such as hand drums, rattles, crinkle books, and textured mats

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Open floor spaces for crawling, rolling, and stretching

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Visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation without overstimulation

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Teachers engage infants during feedings and diapering using eye contact, naming, and conversation

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Individualized attention and emotional bonding built into every interaction

Parents are asked to provide labeled bottles, clean sheets (twice weekly), extra clothes, bibs, diapers, wipes, and creams to ensure continuity between home and school.

The Toddler Classroom: Language, Movement, and Exploration

Toddlers at Montessori of Woodridge are immersed in a language-rich environment where every routine is a chance to grow and learn. Our toddler room balances physical activity with focused learning time and social interaction.

Toddler Program Highlights:

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Pull toys, push carts, floor tunnels, and climbing pillows for gross motor play

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Songs, books, puppets, and flannel board storytelling to promote language development

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Naming games and object identification for early vocabulary building

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Group play, dramatic exploration, and teacher-led music time

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Introduction to self-help skills like washing hands, dressing, and mealtime independence

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Early potty introduction with child-accessible facilities in the classroom

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Calm, consistent routines that support predictability and security

Teachers encourage toddlers to express their needs, observe others, and grow socially through shared experiences and gentle boundaries.

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The Twos Classroom: A Foundation of Independence

The two-year-old classroom at Montessori of Woodridge is where children begin to apply their learning from earlier stages while exploring more structured group interaction and self-reliance.


This classroom acts as a transition space — still filled with movement, music, and imaginative play, but now incorporating early academic foundations, responsibility, and choice.

Two-Year-Old Program Includes:

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Art materials: painting easels, chalkboards, paper, and colored pencils

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Table-based activities for pouring, spooning, stacking, and sorting

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Independent tasks: putting on aprons, cleaning up work areas, helping set the table

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Snack prep and self-service with support from teachers

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Music and rhythm games, dance, and group movement

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Dramatic play with dress-up, trains, blocks, and dollhouse props

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Letter-sound recognition, counting, and simple sequencing games

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Nature walks and outdoor play to extend sensory and language learning

Two-year-olds begin to express themselves more clearly and understand classroom expectations. They begin to take pride in completing tasks and contributing to their environment.

Our Daily Schedule for Younger Ages

Our schedule balances active time, rest, meals, and individualized care. Children are encouraged to follow routines that create security while allowing time for movement and free exploration.

Daily Rhythm Includes:

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Welcome and arrival

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Circle time or song

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Individual work/play time

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Snack and self-care

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Outdoor or large motor play

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Lunch and rest

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Afternoon activities

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Dismissal

All children nap or rest in quiet, supervised spaces. Children who do not sleep are offered books or calm individual activities.

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Supporting Families with Flexible Scheduling

Montessori of Woodridge offers families flexible scheduling options for infant, toddler, and two-year-old care.

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Program Lengths:


  • All-Day: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Half-Day: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • School-Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Part-Time: Less than 5 days/week or less than 8 hours/day

  • Full-Time: 5 days/week, minimum 8 hours/day
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Minimum Attendance:


  • 2-year-olds must attend at least 2 days/week

  • We recommend 3–5 days per week for optimal continuity and development
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We believe that the first three years of a child’s life lay the groundwork for everything that follows. Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared to honor that reality — offering your child the space, respect, and support needed to grow into a confident, curious, and capable learner.


Montessori education for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds goes far beyond daycare. It’s about planting seeds of independence, encouraging exploration, and celebrating small victories every day.

Building a Foundation for a Lifetime of Learning

Schedule a Visit to Our Early Childhood Classrooms

We welcome you to experience our infant, toddler, and twos classrooms for yourself. Meet our teachers, explore our prepared environments, and learn more about how Montessori of Woodridge can support your child’s first years of learning.

Contact Montessori of Woodridge

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6953 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517

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Tours by appointment only

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Pat Whyte also leads the administrative team, overseeing all aspects of program coordination, staffing, and curriculum implementation. Her decades of Montessori training span age groups from 3–12, and her influence is present in every beautifully prepared classroom at our school.



Jim Whyte assists with daily operations, building maintenance, purchasing, meal prep, and office support. His presence ensures smooth logistics and a safe, well-maintained school environment.

Administrative Leadership

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