Our NIDO

Our youngest children, ages 3 to 18 months, are welcomed into the Nido, a word meaning nest.

The first year of life is a period of profound construction. Movement, attachment, perception, and language are forming at an extraordinary pace. Within our carefully prepared environment, infants are supported as active participants in their own development, exploring their surroundings with growing independence and curiosity.

We make a deliberate commitment to preparing a space that is calm, orderly, and rich with opportunities for movement. Freedom of movement is essential to healthy development, allowing infants to strengthen coordination, build confidence, and engage meaningfully with their environment.

Each day follows the natural rhythms of the child, honoring individual needs and emerging abilities.

Daily time outdoors offers gentle sensory experiences, fresh air, and quiet connection with the natural world.

Afternoon Program

Open to all ages | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

We warmly invite you to experience The Nature School at Montessori Living in person.

Call 301-929-2505 or use our Family Inquiry Form to arrange a visit. We look forward to welcoming you.