Newcomer (3 mo - 1 Year)
The Infant Classroom is the child’s first stop on their journey at Bella Mente. Delivering a comfortable, safe, caring environment is the teacher’s focus in this class. Our infant classroom starts at 12 weeks and they transition on to the next classroom at or around 12 months. We keep our classroom at or under a 1:4 ratio.
There is no set schedule and our teachers work to meet each child’s individual needs. Our philosophy is such that as children’s fundamental needs are met in a loving, safe environment they will flourish through this time of rapid development. They emerge from the Infant Classroom happy, trusting, and ready for their transition from infant to young toddler. While this room serves our infants, we still incorporate our Reggio philosophy into their day to day by recognizing them as capable and competent individuals ready to learn and grow. The environment is set up to help each child take their learning to the next level.
Classroom Tour Video: Coming Soon
Meet your Teachers
Miss Molly
Molly’s birthday is July 11. Her kind heart, beautiful singing voice, and encouragement puts those in her care at ease. When not at work, Molly enjoys spending time with her family. She loves planting flowers, cleaning and rearrange her living room and bed room like, every week. She loves playing cricket and soft ball, dancing hula and tahitian. She loves cheesecake and banana splits!
Miss Allie
Allie’s birthday is May 30. Outside of work, you can find Allie among the trees, at a playground with her two kids or in the water. She loves biking, paddle boarding, and rock climbing. During the rainy season you may find her inside reading a good book or drawing. She enjoys Centro Neighborhood Market, Elliot’s Oyster House, Sushi Maki and Fonda La Catrina. She loves to picnic by the water, walk through the forest, attend ecstatic dance events, and going to the skatepark with her kids. Some favorite shops are NW Art and Frame, Moon Room, and Cartwheel Vintage and Consign.
