Dear Families,
We are so happy to welcome you to our Infant Room. This year is filled with growth, discovery, and warm connections. We are thrilled to introduce the Morahs who will be guiding your little ones.
Morah Rachael: Entering her eighth year at Chai Tots, Morah Rachael is thrilled to be back with our infants after originally starting in the infant room and then spending a couple of years with young toddlers. She deeply cherishes the daily bonding moments and warm baby snuggles. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, she focuses on strengthening each child’s sense of self by fostering early independence, and she looks forward to building deep, meaningful connections with all the babies and fellow Morahs in the Alef Room.
Morah Mary: Celebrating her fifth year at our school, Morah Mary brings valuable experience from working in both our infant and toddler environments. She loves creating a serene, peaceful atmosphere for our youngest learners by playing classical music softly in the background. This soothing environment beautifully supports the babies as they confidently explore, move, and discover the room around them.
Morah Nina: Bringing seven years of valuable teaching experience, Morah Nina is thrilled to begin her very first year with us at Chai Tots! She is excited to bring her background in education, in both the Philippines and the US, to our infant team and looks forward to partnering with our families to give the babies a warm, supportive start.
Our classroom is designed to support independent exploration through low wooden shelves and safe floor spaces where babies freely choose their own developmental materials. Our Morahs work together closely to create a cohesive, loving community that honors each child's unique biological rhythm for sleeping, feeding, and playing. We also treasure our daily outdoor time, taking the babies out in strollers for fresh air, nature walks, and sensory stimulation (when it's not storming)!
To help us stay organized, please send a dedicated backpack or tote bag with your child each day. This bag will house their daily bottles, snacks, and lunch. This will help us contain all of their personal items and safely transport everything back and forth between home and the classroom.
We are off to a great start!
Morahs Rachael, Mary, and Nina