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Wonder Begins Here

Our Pinon Room is a warm, secure environment where your baby receives individualized care and attention. Teachers foster secure attachments through consistent routines and nurturing interactions, helping infants feel safe and loved. Sensory-rich activities support early brain development, motor skills, and curiosity. Families can trust that their little ones are cared for like family, with freshly prepared meals (as they transition to solids) and a strong focus on healthy routines.

Little Explorers at Play

In the Agave Room, toddlers begin to make sense of their world through exploration, movement, and social connection. Teachers guide children through hands-on, curiosity-driven activities, supporting early communication, self-awareness, and emotional growth. Faith-based lessons on kindness and empathy are introduced gently at this stage, helping toddlers begin to connect with others in meaningful ways.

Curiosity in Motion

Our Prickly Pear Room is designed for active discovery. Through art, music, outdoor play, and sensory exploration, children develop creativity, problem-solving, and independence. Guided by the Reggio Emilia approach, toddlers choose how they engage with materials, building confidence in their decisions while strengthening language and social skills. Teachers encourage early responsibility, whether watering plants in our garden or helping tidy up after activities.

Exploring, Creating, Connecting

The Primrose Room supports toddlers as they gain independence and develop stronger social skills. Children learn through both structured activities and free play, practicing cooperation, sharing, and empathy. Outdoor education and collaborative projects give children opportunities to care for their environment and each other. This is a space where every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Imagination in Action

In the Cottonwood Room, growing independence meets joyful discovery. Activities such as role-play, group projects, and outdoor exploration build problem-solving skills, social confidence, and creativity. Teachers emphasize emotional expression, kindness, and responsibility, ensuring children are well-prepared for preschool and beyond.

Growing Together Through Discovery

The Sunflower Room balances playful exploration with intentional skill-building. Children engage in literacy, numeracy, and nature-based projects, sparking curiosity and independence. Teachers guide group discussions, art, and storytelling, fostering communication and critical thinking. Christian values of service and empathy are woven into the curriculum, encouraging children to care for their community as they grow academically and socially.

Where Ideas Take Flight

The Lavender Room is where preschoolers develop key readiness skills for Pre-K. Through Reggio-inspired projects, science discovery, and early literacy, children learn to problem-solve, collaborate, and think creatively. Structured routines help build self-discipline, while outdoor and community activities reinforce responsibility and teamwork.

Curiosity Leads the Way

In Willow, children take the lead in exploring topics that matter to them. Investigations into nature, group challenges, and storytelling projects allow children to ask questions, test ideas, and collaborate. Teachers act as co-learners and mentors, helping children connect concepts, extend thinking, and develop social skills while cultivating confidence and independence.

Confidence in Every Step

The Juniper classroom focuses on inquiry-based learning, encouraging children to ask questions, test ideas, and think critically. Literacy, math, and science come alive through outdoor exploration, creative projects, and group problem-solving. With strong faith-based values and guidance from experienced, mentored teachers, children develop not only academic skills but also character, independence, and resilience.

Building Bright Minds

Our Pine Tree Room complements the school day with academic support, enrichment, and creative play. Children receive homework help, enjoy hands-on projects, and engage in service opportunities that build character and leadership. With nutritious meals, outdoor learning, and flexible scheduling, including holiday and before/after schoolcare, families can count on consistent, high-quality support year-round.

Adventures in Learning

The School Age Room empowers older children to take on new challenges and responsibilities. Through leadership projects, mentorship, and community engagement, youth learn goal-setting, teamwork, and resilience. We encourage independence while continuing to provide a safe, faith-based environment where children feel supported as they prepare for adolescence and beyond.