Assistants to Infancy (0-3 years) Diploma Program

The AMI Assistants to Infancy Diploma Course offered by MTCNE prepares adults to support the developmental needs of children from birth to three years old through a deep study of Montessori pedagogy, child development, and hands-on practice. This internationally recognized program, developed and overseen by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), is grounded in the belief that education should support life from the very beginning.

What You’ll Learn

The course encompasses over 400 hours of classroom instruction and at least 250 hours of guided observation. Topics include:

• Montessori theory and psychology, focusing on the child’s development, the role of the adult, and the environment.

• Medical and developmental studies such as anatomy, nutrition, hygiene, child neuropsychiatry, and obstetrics.

• Hands-on methodology including psycho-sensory activities, home and community environments, and practical life exercises.

• Supervised practice and student teaching, providing experience in real-world settings with infants and toddlers.

• Parent-infant programming, classroom management, and community development.

• Reading and research, with essential works by Dr. Maria Montessori and leading scholars in child development and neuroscience.

Program Requirements

To receive the AMI Diploma, students must meet all course requirements, including attendance, observations, material-making, written albums, and passing both written and oral examinations.

Who Should Apply

This course is ideal for aspiring Montessori educators, early childhood professionals, caregivers, and anyone passionate about nurturing human development from the very beginning of life.

Why Choose AMI Training at MTCNE?

As an AMI-affiliated training center, MTCNE delivers rigorous, authentic Montessori education grounded in Dr. Maria Montessori’s original principles. Graduates of the Assistants to Infancy program are in high demand and become part of a global network of educators committed to excellence and peace through education.