When new parents are getting ready to go back to work, they are usually looking for a “daycare” for their child. Typically starting at age 12 weeks.
When families look for care for their infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, “daycare” is often the first word that comes to mind. It is a term everyone is familiar with: Children need supervision, nurturing, and a safe place while parents work. At first glance, Montessori for early childhood may look similar, but it is so much more.
At Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School in Aurora, our programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers provide the same trusted care that families expect, but with a deeper educational purpose. Montessori is where care and learning truly meet.
What Looks Like Daycare, But Goes Further
Our programs share some features with traditional daycare:
- Children are cared for during the day by loving, qualified staff
- They enjoy social interaction, playtime, meals, and naps in a safe setting
However, in our Montessori environment, children aren’t simply “watched.” They are guided, educated, and encouraged to grow independently.
Our Infant (Nido) and Toddler programs recognize how critical the first six years of life are. Every sound, texture, and impression helps shape how children learn. Our classrooms are designed to help them build independence, coordination, and focus, all while being cared for in a nurturing, peaceful environment.
Why Choose Montessori Over Traditional Daycare
- A Prepared Environment
Montessori classrooms are intentionally designed to support each child’s independence. Children move freely, choose meaningful activities, and develop at their own pace in a calm and respectful space. - Building Independence
Even at a young age, Montessori children learn to feed themselves, clean up, and care for their surroundings. This hands-on learning builds confidence, pride, and real-life skills that last well beyond the preschool years. - Deep, Meaningful Learning
Instead of short, structured activities, Montessori offers long, uninterrupted work periods. Children learn concentration, self-discipline, and problem-solving qualities that benefit them in later schooling.
- Whole-Child Development
Montessori is not just about academics. Practical life skills, language, math, sensorial exploration, art, and music are all part of each day. Children learn through doing, discovering, and creating.
- A Seamless Transition Into Elementary
Unlike many daycares that end at preschool, Montessori builds a foundation for lifelong learning. At Casa Dei Bambini, children can continue from Infant through Elementary, growing within a consistent, trusted environment.
More Than Care
Traditional daycare offers safety and supervision. Montessori offers that, and a foundation for life.
At Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School, we combine the loving care families expect with an education that nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence.
Our school features:
- Certified Montessori teachers and AMS membership
- Spacious, purpose-built facilities with indoor and outdoor learning areas
- Programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary students
- A strong partnership between school and families
Discover the Montessori Difference
If you are exploring care options for your child, consider a place where your child is seen, guided, and inspired. Montessori is more than daycare, it’s a place where learning begins naturally and beautifully. Schedule a visit to Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School in Aurora and see the difference for yourself.
