Montessori Nest

Montessori Nest

Montessori is more than just an approach to learning; it's a way of honoring your baby's natural development from the very beginning.

At Bay Area Montessori Playgroup, our philosophy begins in the earliest months of life, empowering you to support your baby's growth using Montessori principles confidently.

As mothers, we know how daunting and isolating the first years can be. Montessori Nest is our offering to you - a thoughtfully curated environment with plenty of nurturing, hands-on experiences where your baby explores the world safely and you gain deep insights into their unique developmental journey.

In many programs, parent-baby sessions are lively and filled with music and playful stimulation. While these experiences can be enjoyable in the moment, they often leave us with lingering questions and a sense of uncertainty on the parenting journey. Montessori Nest is an intentional and connected, safe space that supports you in understanding, bonding with, and truly seeing your baby’s remarkable ability to learn and grow from the very beginning.

Why a Montessori Program for Babies?

Many parents discover Montessori when their children are toddlers, but the philosophy's most profound impact begins in the first year, during those crucial first months when a baby's brain is developing at its fastest pace.

That's where we come in.

✔ Experience Montessori from the Beginning – Learn how to create a home environment that is less about buying and more about being so as to support your baby's natural development from day one.

✔ Become a Prepared Adult – Build confidence in understanding and responding to your baby's unique cues and developmental needs.

✔ Connect with Like-Minded Parents – Join a supportive community of families who value respectful, child-centered approaches to parenting.

✔ Understand Your Baby's Language – Discover how babies communicate their needs and interests through movement, gaze, and subtle expressions.

The Child: Honoring Your Baby's Natural Development

✔️ Your baby will experience gentle, developmentally appropriate activities that support sensory exploration, movement, and early communication skills.

✔️ Through careful observation, you'll discover how even the youngest babies are active learners, capable of concentration and choice when given the right environment.

✔️ Watch your baby develop visual tracking, reach and grasp coordination, and early problem-solving abilities in a calm, nurturing space.

The Prepared Environment: A Space Designed for Discovery

✔️ Our infant environment is thoughtfully prepared with natural materials, soft textures, and simple objects that invite exploration without overwhelming developing senses.

✔️ Every element is chosen to support your baby's current developmental needs - from floor time supports to visually aiding mobiles and grasping materials.

✔️ You'll experience Montessori principles for infants in action, making it easier to create similar environments at home with everyday objects.

The Prepared Adult: Confidence for YOU as a Parent

✔️ Learn to observe and interpret your baby's subtle cues, build deeper understanding and stronger attachment.

✔️ Gain practical guidance on respectful caregiving, creating predictable routines, and supporting your baby's emerging independence.

✔️ Connect with other parents navigating similar joys and challenges—building a village of support during these transformative early months.

Why Choose Montessori Nest?

Montessori is built on three key elements—the Child, the Prepared Environment, and the Prepared Adult—and our program is thoughtfully designed around these principles for your baby's earliest development.

Our Promise To You

Parenting your baby should feel intuitive, peaceful, and deeply connected - not anxious or overwhelming. After completing Montessori Nest, you'll leave with:

🌱 Deeper Understanding of Your Baby – Learn to read your baby's cues and support their unique developmental timeline with confidence and patience.
🌱 Montessori at Home from Day One – Get practical tools to create a respectful, prepared environment that grows with your baby - using simple, accessible materials.
🌱 A Supportive Community – Meet other parents who value slow, respectful parenting and child-centered approaches during these precious early months.
🌱 A Calm, Nurturing Foundation – Your baby will experience an environment designed to support their emerging senses, movement, and communication in peaceful, unhurried ways.
🌱 Trust in Your Baby's Capabilities – Many parents discover their baby's remarkable ability to focus, choose, and communicate when given respectful opportunities for exploration.

This is more than a baby class - it's an investment in building a strong foundation for your family's Montessori journey and your baby's lifelong love of learning. 💛

Ready to begin this beautiful journey together?

Program Details

📅 Dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2025
👶🏻 Ages: 12 to 36 months
📍 Location: 10052 Pasadena Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Or 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
💲Fee: $375 for the full six-week session

Ready to Join?

A hands-on, immersive parent-infant playgroup designed to help you experience Montessori in action while gaining the confidence to guide your child at home.

A Special 6-Week Experience to Deepen Your Parenting Journey!

What Makes Us Special?

🌱 A thoughtfully prepared infant environment designed to support your baby's natural development and curiosity.

🌱 Integration of Montessori principles with attachment science, RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) philosophy, and respectful caregiving practices.

🌱 Small group setting that allows for individualized attention and meaningful connections between families.

🌱 Real-life insights into baby-led feeding, sleep, movement development, and creating calm, connected daily rhythms.

Limited Spots Available—Reserve Yours Today!

Montessori is more than what the child does—it’s about how we show up as adults.

Who We Are

At Bay Area Montessori Playgroup, we’re here to support you on your Montessori journey and help you gain the knowledge and confidence to raise capable, curious, and independent children.

Janani Bhuvaneswaran

Founder / Montessori AMI 0-6 Guide

As a mother and Montessori guide, I deeply understand both the varied challenges of the parent who hopes to build a strong foundation for their child and the teacher who hopes to draw out the best from each student. I started the Bay Area Montessori Playgroup to bridge that gap, making Montessori accessible in everyday family life.

By supporting and empowering you, I help strengthen your child’s journey, and this is why I do what I do.

Alyssa Fujita Karoui

Founder / Positive Parenting Educator & Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator

I know firsthand how overwhelming and exhausting parenting can feel—and how deeply you want to do it in a way that aligns with your values. That’s why I’ve dedicated my work to helping parents raise confident, thriving children while creating space for rest and joy.

My approach is:
• Honest and Holistic: Grounded in your family’s unique needs.
• Neuroscience-Informed: Rooted in the latest research on child development.
• Attachment-focused: Prioritizes connection, trust, and relationship over control and compliance.

Our Location

We can't wait to see you in our beautiful happy place!

Location

📍 10052 Pasadena Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

Program Details

📅 Dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2025
👶🏻 Ages: 12 to 36 months
📍 Location: 10052 Pasadena Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Or 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
💲Fee: $375 for the full six-week session

Montessori Moments

Join us in our beautiful, happy space for exploration, creativity, and connection with other parents.

Play is the work of the child”, Maria Montessori’s timeless principle came alive for my 21-month-old son in Alyssa and Janani’s beautifully crafted space. The setup and principles they taught and modeled in our playgroup helped me make big changes to playtime and our daily routine at home. The reflections, resources, and individual advice they offered on early childhood development, toy rotation, weaning, and toilet training led to real adjustments in the way we operate. Janani and Alyssa’s gentle and open facilitation really drew my child's attention and expanded his attachment to other caring adults. They are lovely people to have in your village.

Zienab, mom to a 21 months old

I am incredibly grateful for this playgroup; it has been a wonderful experience for my 18-month-old daughter. I have noticed a significant improvement in her ability to focus on activities for longer periods of time, which is wonderful to see. Alyssa and Janani are both kind, supportive, and genuinely encouraging. Not only did they make us feel welcome, but they also offered invaluable guidance. Every week, they introduced a new topic and provided new insights. Their suggestions on how to support my daughter’s development, respond to certain behaviors, and create a calmer home environment have truly made a difference. I have learned so much from them, and this experience has significantly boosted my confidence as a parent.

Reyhan, mom to a 18 months old

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