Parents and Babies
PARENTS AND BABIES
This group provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your baby to develop together in
a supportive Montessori environment.
Join Our Montessori Parents and Babies Group
Our weekly sessions offer support and guidance for parents at this special early stage of their baby’s journey. Through the Montessori approach, we share insights into child development and practical suggestions for the home environment — helping you to understand and respond to your baby’s needs with confidence.
The sessions take place in a carefully prepared and peaceful environment, furnished with beautiful Montessori materials that babies can explore safely while parents experience the Montessori approach in action. The inviting materials support each area of a baby’s natural development, nurturing independence, mobility, curiosity and concentration.
Who Is It For?
Sessions are suitable for babies from 2 months old until around 14–16 months, or until they are walking confidently and ready to take their next steps — such as joining an Infant Community. One parent or carer accompanies each baby throughout.
Many of the babies who have attended these sessions have gone on to join our Montessori Infant Community and our nurseries, Clapham Montessori and Clapham Park Montessori.
What Happens in a Session?
Each session lasts 1¼ hours and focuses on one theme, chosen from a list that parents and caregivers select in advance. Topics include Observation, Aids for Language Development, Aids for Movement Development, Preparing a Montessori Home Environment, Weaning, and Guiding the Journey to Toilet Independence, among others. Parents receive information about the chosen topic ahead of each session.
During the session, our experienced Montessori Guide shares tailored information on a 1-1 basis or in small group chats, offering tools to help you understand your baby’s cues, respond to their developmental needs, and strengthen your bond — both during the sessions and at home.
What to Bring
Please wear comfortable clothing and dress your baby in clothes that allow them to move freely. Ideally, babies should be barefoot during the session — the floor is mostly wooden, which provides better grip. Adults are welcome to remove their shoes and wear socks if they wish.
There is seating available for breast or bottle feeding. Parents of weaning babies are welcome to bring a snack and drink — a weaning table and chair will be available. Please note that we maintain a nut-free environment.
Sessions and Costs
Sessions run on Tuesday morning, from 11:15 – 12:30, during term time, in 10-week cycles
The cost is £180 for a full cycle, adjusted if you join mid-way through. Many families choose to join up to three cycles.
Parents and Babies
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Stage Room at the Contact Centre
60 Hambalt Road
Clapham
London SW4 9EH - 07572 897121
- info@montessoriclapham.co.uk