First and foremost, we focus on teaching the whole child, which includes social and emotional development before academic pursuits. Our objectives are to help children 1) foster supportive friendships, 2) develop a sense of fairness and respectful behavior towards others, and 3) express their creativity, curiosity, and drive to learn about life.

Our philosophy is child-centered; that is, our teachers teach with an approach that understands that children are curious, eager to explore and learn, competent and resourceful, ready to cooperate, and full of wonder and delight. Some of the educational pedagogy that has influenced our program include: Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia, as well as educators such as John Holt, Alfie Kohn, Howard Gardner, and Vivian G. Paley.

In addition, staff members are required to learn about and practice Non-Violent Communication (NVC). NVC provides guidelines to help us communicate with children using respect and compassion. NVC honors the feelings of both the children and the teachers, and works in personal relationships on many levels.

Many of our teachers are bilingual with experiences living and traveling around the world. Please feel free to visit us and discover the wonderful opportunity our school can offer your child.