The Infant Classroom
Babies enrolled in our schools are off to a strong start! A day in our infant class is full of hugs, cuddles, giggles and discovery.
6 weeks to 15 months
Providing a safe, nurturing, engaging environment is crucial during a baby’s first year—a time in their development when the entire foundation for all future learning and behavior will be set. Our infant classrooms are safe, cozy, nurturing environments filled with developmentally appropriate toys and materials that babies can explore freely to stimulate their development and inspire growth. Working together with parents, we will establish a daily routine—one that closely aligns with your home routine—which supports a sense of security for children.
Growing minds & moving bodies
In our infant classrooms, development happens through connection, movement, and meaningful play. We create nurturing environments designed to spark curiosity and support your baby’s natural growth. Through exploration and interactive experiences, infants begin to build essential cognitive skills—like memory, recognition, early problem-solving, and understanding cause and effect.
At the same time, we focus on physical development by encouraging both fine and gross motor skills. With open, uncluttered spaces and no stationary devices, your child is free to roll, crawl, reach, grasp, and sit up—building the strength, coordination, and confidence they need to move through the world around them. Every interaction, toy, and routine is thoughtfully chosen to support whole-child development from the very beginning.
Connecting, communicating & exploring
Babies thrive on secure relationships, rich interactions, and sensory discovery. Our approach is grounded in creating strong emotional bonds—providing the comfort, consistency, and affection your child needs to feel safe, loved, and confident. These secure attachments lay the foundation for healthy emotional development and lifelong learning.
Even before they speak, infants are eager communicators. In our language-rich environments, we encourage early expression through sounds, gestures, facial cues, and sign language. With daily reading, singing, and responsive conversation, we nurture your baby’s ability to understand and be understood.
We also support your child’s natural curiosity through multisensory exploration. Soft textures, gentle music, engaging visuals, and hands-on experiences help infants make sense of the world around them—building early connections in both the brain and the heart.
Hear from our families
Little Sprouts Melrose is a truly positive and welcoming environment for both children and staff. The school provides exceptional care and education for infants through preschool, and it’s inspiring to work alongside such educated and
dedicated teachers. What stands out most is the strong partnership between families and staff—parents are deeply involved and form a supportive, connected community that makes this school feel like a second home.
From Day one it’s been a great experience. First time mom with a shy daughter I was filled with anxiety . My baby has shined and excelled and she has broken out of her shyness bombing with personality, learning the things needed. Worried for the school year but I know she walking outta little sprouts with the tools she need to excel in kindergarten ❤️
We are so, so happy with LS Melrose. Rena and Sydney do a fantastic job with administration, hiring, and communications. They run a great school.
Our son's teachers, Ms. Nehemie and Ms. Jean, are absolutely fantastic. They are rays of light in our life. Dropping our child off with them every day is easy, and they take such good care of him. They are so communicative and it's amazing how much detail they can remember about every baby's day. We LOVE them and so does our child!
Our boys have been at Little Sprouts in Amesbury for a year and a half and a year, respectively, and in that time the staff has become more like an extension of our family. The teachers care deeply about the well being and development of the children and aren't shy to share their concerns or highlights, which we appreciate so much. We've seen incredible growth of social skills, language skills, and more and will be so sad when age out of Little Sprouts.
Started my toddler at this school and it’s amazing! They communicate with parents well and make sure the kids are active and learning. The staff here are great! Ms.Alana is so good with my toddler as well!
Ready to learn more?
Our Enrollment team is ready to answer all your questions—from classroom availability to what a typical day for your little one might look like.