Our play-based curriculum is based on a child's natural instinct to learn through play and exploration. We provide the environment, materials, and encouragement that leads to their discoveries. Outdoor exploration is a key part of our curriculum, and our large garden, playground, and outdoor art space allows children to explore in a safe and beautiful natural environment. We explore our community and city by taking regular neighborhood walks and field trips.

Mission

To help children become kind and caring participants in a world that includes everyone.
To create the feeling that everyone is equally worthwhile.
To focus attention on the whole child: social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth.
To begin to learn the life skills of cooperation, self-confidence, independence, responsibility, and respect for ourselves and each other.
To stimulate natural curiosity.
To encourage tolerance and diversity.

Socialization through play: sharing, taking turns, free choice, cooperation.
Early Literacy: listening to stories, looking at books, discussions, drawing and writing.
Math Experiences: use of manipulative materials, baking and cooking .
Science: magnets, water and sand play, sensory explorations, gardening, animals, experiments.
Creative Play: dress-up, movement, dramatic play, puppets
Art and Music: painting, cutting, pasting, collage, singing, dancing, playing instruments.
Physical: outdoor play, playground experiences, bikes, balls, nature hikes.
Community: field trips, neighborhood walks, non-fiction picture books, discussions.