About Monty Roots
Welcome to Monty Roots!
Hi, my name is Tandis Nalls, and I’m so glad you’re here.
I understand how important—and emotional—it is to choose the right caregiver for your little one. At Monty Roots, my goal is to give you peace of mind, knowing your child is safe, loved, and nurtured while you’re away at work.
My background is in early childhood development and pediatric physical therapy. While I didn’t complete my degree, I gained invaluable knowledge and have over a decade of hands on experience caring for children from as young as two weeks old up to age three.
I stay current with the latest research on developmental stages and best practices for engaging and teaching young children. I’ve also worked with children experiencing speech delays and use proven strategies to support language development from the very start.
My experience in physical therapy gives me a strong understanding of how to support motor skill development, from tummy time and head control to sitting, crawling, and walking. I use purposeful activities that promote these milestones naturally and safely.
At Monty Roots, my childcare philosophy includes:
No container toys (like bouncers or jumpers) to support optimal physical development
No screen time, to encourage better mental, emotional, and language growth
Teaching through play, including interactive, parallel, independent and outdoor play
A balanced, organic, whole food diet
Most importantly, modeling behavior and leading by example, as children learn most from what they see
If these values resonate with you, and you think Monty Roots is a good fit for your family, I’d love to invite you for an in-person tour of Monty Roots.
Let’s connect and see if this is the right place for your little one to grow, play, and thrive.
