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Ignite Their Curiosity

Secure your child's spot for a year of discovery

Every day is a new opportunity for hands-on exploration and meaningful milestones. Fostering curiosity, discovery, and excellence, our premier full-day programs offer a nurturing, research-backed environment designed specifically to support child-led wonder and school readiness. We invite your family to see where young minds thrive—take the first step toward joining our learning community and begin your enrollment journey today.
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Our Programs

Operating on a full-day schedule (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), our classrooms celebrate the individuality of every child through age-appropriate, research-backed practices.

3-Year-Old Preschool

Led by certified teachers, this engaging full-day program provides a supportive blend of explorative, child-directed play and tailored, age-appropriate learning experiences.

Explore the Preschool Program

Collaborative Pre-Kindergarten

Empower your child's transition to kindergarten in a classroom that blends child-directed exploration with teacher-guided instruction in literacy, math, and science.

Explore the Pre-K Program

Discover Our Approach

We recognize the "environment as teacher," utilizing research-backed, play-based methods to support cognitive, social, and physical growth.

A preschooler jumps across colorful floor markers during an indoor activity, thoughtfully observed by WVU students and teachers.

A Living Laboratory

See how our partnership with the University drives innovative teaching methods and comprehensive WVU student training.

Diverse preschoolers sit on the classroom floor, eagerly raising their hands to participate in a lesson with a smiling teacher.

Play-Based Learning

Learn about our integration of STEAM challenges, functional literacy, and long-term Reggio Emilia-inspired discovery.

A young boy sits on a classroom rug, focused on building a colorful marble run while another student plays in the background.

The Daily Rhythm

Take a walk through our daily schedule, balancing child-directed exploration with teacher-guided rotating centers.

Current Families & Resources

Stay connected and informed. Everything you need to navigate the school year is right here.

The Parent Toolkit

Access the Family Handbook for comprehensive policies, review our daily arrival/departure procedures, and join the Remind App for urgent updates.

Access the parent portal

Safety Policies

Health, Safety, & Preparedness

Review our wellness guidelines, illness exclusion protocols, and emergency relocation plans to ensure a safe environment for everyone.