Developmental Programs

A Program for Every
Stage of Childhood

From the earliest days of life through school readiness, Rosewood Montessori offers beautifully prepared programs that honor each child's developmental stage and natural rhythm.

Calm, sensory-rich Crèche environment with soft furnishings

Class Size

1:2

caregiver-to-infant ratio

0 – 12 Months

The Crèche A Gentle Beginning

The Crèche at Rosewood is a sanctuary of warmth and responsive care designed for our youngest members. Every interaction is intentional — supporting secure attachment, sensory development, and the earliest stages of independence.

Developmental Focus

  • Secure attachment and emotional safety
  • Sensory exploration through touch, sight, sound, and movement
  • Gross motor milestones: tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling
  • Language development through narration and song
  • Responsive, consistent caregiving routines

Sample Activities

Soft sensory baskets with natural objects Tummy time on natural-fiber mats Gentle movement and music sessions Outdoor air time in prams and carriers Simple cause-and-effect Montessori toys
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Toddlers engaged in independent activity in the Toddler Community

Class Size

1:4

teacher-to-child ratio

12 – 24 Months

Toddler Community Independence Takes Root

The Toddler Community is a beautifully prepared environment designed specifically for toddlers in their sensitive period for movement, language, and independence. Children aged 12–24 months are supported to develop confidence through purposeful work.

Developmental Focus

  • Development of fine and gross motor skills
  • Language explosion — vocabulary, expression, comprehension
  • Practical life skills: dressing, pouring, cleaning
  • Social awareness and parallel play
  • Emotional regulation and impulse control

Sample Activities

Practical life activities: spooning, pouring, sorting Sensorial materials: color boxes, texture boards Outdoor obstacle play and nature exploration Music and movement: rhythm, song, body awareness Storytime and picture-book language sessions
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Children working with Montessori materials in the Nursery classroom

Class Size

1:5

teacher-to-child ratio

2 – 4 Years

Nursery 1 & 2 Exploration in Full Bloom

The Nursery program is where the Montessori environment truly comes alive. Children work with an extraordinary range of hands-on materials that build mathematical understanding, language skills, cultural knowledge, and creative expression.

Developmental Focus

  • Language and literacy through phonics and storytelling
  • Mathematical foundations: counting, quantity, patterns
  • Sensorial refinement: dimension, color, texture, sound
  • Practical life mastery: care of self and environment
  • Grace and courtesy — social skills and empathy

Sample Activities

Sandpaper letters and moveable alphabet Golden beads for mathematical exploration Continent and culture work Art: painting, sculpting, collage, printing Science: planting, observation, nature journals
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Early Years children engaged in advanced Montessori work

Class Size

1:6

teacher-to-child ratio

4 – 6 Years

Early Years Ready for the World

Our Early Years program prepares children aged 4–6 for the transition to formal schooling with a strong foundation of academic skills, social confidence, and a deep love of learning. Children work with advanced Montessori materials and are supported to read, write, and explore mathematical concepts with genuine understanding.

Developmental Focus

  • Reading fluency and phonics mastery
  • Writing — from letter formation to simple composition
  • Mathematics: addition, subtraction, place value
  • Science, geography, and cultural exploration
  • Executive function: focus, planning, self-regulation

Sample Activities

Advanced language work: story writing, grammar boxes Bead chain and stamp game mathematics Research projects: continents, animals, seasons Drama, performance, and public speaking School readiness: pencil control, sitting stamina, focus
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Which program is right for your child?

Not sure where to start? Our admissions team is happy to guide you. Book a campus tour to see each classroom in person and discuss your child's needs.

Happy toddler at Rosewood Children playing outdoors
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