Ready For A Summer Of Mindfulness, Growth & Joy?

Snag Your Spot In Our Virtual Summer Camp Or Our Summer Camp In A (Digital) Box Program…

Both are built for rad, committed, thoughtful parents like you and the little ones you’re raising.

You are working so hard to break intergenerational patterns and give your kids 👧🏾 👦🏻 thoughtful, child-centered, respectful educational ✏️ experiences...

But if 1 of the six below rings true for you…

  • You're feeling drained, like making-dinner-feels-like-climbing-everest 🗻 drained.

    You love your kids with a passion but it’s a lot being everybody’s everything. Chef, teacher, maid, playmate, chauffeur, therapist…you’re headed towards burnout land if you’re not already there. But who else is gonna do it?

  • You feel like you're winging 🦇 it everyday and it does not feel great...

    You know children do NOT need strict schedules…but your days don’t have any rhythm or flow. Sometimes you have you 💩 together but most days it’s a hot mess that leaves everyone stressed.

  • There's WAY MORE screen time 📺 than you ever intended🙈.

    We all use some intentional screen time to survive parenting in 2022…but your littles are getting more than 6️⃣0️⃣ min/day of one-way screen time like TV, Youtube Vids, and phone📱 game. 😬

  • Homeschooling & Unschooling is feeling overwhelming 🏋🏽‍♀️

    You chose this path because you wanted your kids to have a more joyous, aligned & respectful homeschooling experience…but it’s not feeling that way. At all. You’re feeling stressed out, unsure, and often tired of it all.

  • Your only alone time is on the toilet...and even then you're not always alone 😂.

    You love feeling connected and going through life together with your littles…but you never have a moment to yourself. A moment to be human. To breathe. To do something for you…or at least check something off your adulting to-do ist.

  • You don't have a solid plan for what your kids are doing this summer apart from that one summer camp...

    You’re looking at gas prices 🤢, your bank account, your work schedule, and the meh camps that still have openings and other than lots and lots of nature play, you’re not sure how you’re going to juggle it all this summer 🤹🏼‍♀️.

You’re what we call a Stressed-Out Super Parent…

and it’s not your fault at all!

 The path to becoming a Stressed-Our Super Parent is paved with good intentions.

  • 🕊 You want your children to be free. To be brave. To know they are loved and lovable unconditionally.

  • 🌎 You want them to engage deeply with the world around them and respect Mother Earth and all beings everywhere.

  • 💆🏽‍♀️ You want them to be able to move through anger, sadness, frustration, and joy in a healthy, grounded, self-respecting way.

  • 🔍 You want them to develop a love of learning and know they can solve problems for themselves (and know that it’s okay to ask for help too!)

You want all of this (and rightfully so, all children deserve this and more) and you’re putting a ton of pressure on yourself to deliver.

  • You might be homeschooling with fifty-leven-million different curriculums and trying to mix and match.

  • You spend hours scrolling through pinterest, etsy, and search results trying to find the perfect seasonal activities only to be led to meh-done-it-before activities on a page with so many ads it makes your eyes want to bleed.

  • You don’t understand why life with your kids doesn’t feel as easy as the homeschool, unschool, and gentle parenting influencers on the ‘gram make theirs appear (you know it’s a highlight reel but still…something it is not adding up here.)

  • You feel like every day it’s all on you to do it all, only you.

You Are Not The Problem

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You Never Were

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You Are Not The Problem 〰️ You Never Were 〰️

And that’s the problem. Not you. You’re more than enough and always have been.

Your kiddo ain’t the problem either (even if they’re feisty, burn-the-system-down souls just like you!)

The problem is trying to do it all without a support system. Without a safety net. Without real help.

 

That’s why we created Village: The Wholehearted School. To give you the support and your littles the educational experiences you both need and deserve.

Village is more than a preschool — we are a wholehearted community devoted to nurturing the next generation of well-beings.

We encourage little ones to explore within themselves and throughout all the world, while holding space for families to do the same. Shaped by our Ways of Being, we create a circle of kinship like the villages before us: strong in mind, full of love, and one with nature. Above all, we are united in the belief that if we want to go far, we must grow together.

Our Virtual Summer Camp and DIY Summer Camp In a (Digital) Box Options give you the support you need to embody this vision + breathe this summer…because you deserve a break too.

 

You Deserve Support

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You Deserve Space

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You Deserve Ease

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You Deserve Support 〰️ You Deserve Space 〰️ You Deserve Ease 〰️

We’ve supported over 300 families and despite these wild times, our kids and families flourished.

  • “The best decision I have made as a parent in the past year is to sign my daughter up for Village Virtual."

    “Every single teacher she has had has been nothing but kind, patient and very intentional with their words and actions. They have talk about things that seem like it would be hard to discuss with 4 year olds but that opened up the discussion for us at home (environmental activism, equality…) We have been blessed with this program and so thankful for the world of opportunity it has opened for our kiddos. Thank you!!”

    — Ashli Nicole

  • "I am so grateful to the founder and her vision for this program. There is NO OTHER program out there like it.

    Trust me, I did all the research. You’ll leave this program fulfilled. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

    - Danielle

  • "What an amazing experience the village has given my family! My preschooler is thriving, making wonderful friend connections and learning so much more than I ever imagined."

    “ The teachers as so kind and supportive of the kids. They teach important values such as emotions, self care, mindfulness, kindness, and empathy all while incorporating important skills such as handwriting, using scissors and taking turns. All on zoom! The community here truly is a village with so much more than just preschool to offer. So incredibly thankful we took a chance with this program.”

 Which of our beloved programs is right for your family?

  • VILLAGE VIRTUAL SUMMER EXPLORERS 🔎

    Who Is It For 🙋🏾‍♀️:

    For families who are not doing camp this summer (or only have partial coverage), need more support, and want to make sure your kids get thoughtful education that’s centered on exploration of themselves, the earth, community, equity, and mindfulness.

    You may be fine facilitating an activity here or there, but you’d love someone else to do the heavy lifting so you can work/clean/rest/breathe.

    What Is It 🕵🏻‍♂️:

    * 100% live, small group class sessions facilitated on zoom by trained educators

    * Children typically enroll in our community groups - small groups that meet with the same teacher and students 4x a week across the entire summer

    * Access to 15+ expression stations - small group classes that explore everything from science and cooking to ballet and writing

    * Office hour support with our team

    * Access to our DIY Summer Camp Curriculum so you have support when we’re not with your littles

    * Our community slack channel where like-minded families connect and make real bonds

    How It Helps💕:

    Your children get incredible educational experiences that you didn’t have to think of or plan for. Just hop on and leave it to us.

  • 🎓 CONSCIOUSLY TO KINDERGARTEN

    Who Is It For 🙋🏾‍♀️:

    For all families who have children transitioning into kindergarten…especially helpful for families who haven’t done formal schooling yet or whose children went to small/progress preschools but are headed to public school in the fall.

    What Is It 🕵🏻‍♂️:

    For Parents

    * 5 bi-weekly LIVE calls giving you guidance and actionable steps

    * 60 Page E-Book written by four different kindergarten teachers

    * 2x 30-minute 1:1 coaching sessions to make sure you have personalized transition plan

    * 1 mid-summer parent-teacher conference to get a holistic picture of your child’s growth

    For Children

    * 3 weekly hour-long small group sessions with a seasoned kindergarten teacher

    How It Helps💕:

    You’ll avoid the 6 major missteps most families make when guiding their children into kindergarten.

    You’ll understand where your children may need extra support and how to give that support in a child-led, respectful way (hint: not workbooks).

    Help your little learn key skills ahead of school, from their address to self-advocacy.

  • 📦 SUMMER CAMP IN A (DIGITAL) BOX

    Who Is It For 🙋🏾‍♀️:

    Families who are not doing formal camp (or have partial coverage) this summer but don’t want to spend hours every week pulling together thoughtful activities and explorations.

    What Is It 🕵🏻‍♂️:

    Carefully curated and thoughtfully organized explorations and activities so you and your littles can have your own summer of joy at home.

    It’s backed up with access to office hours with our team if you need helping making sure your family get’s into a flow this summer.

    How It Helps💕:

    Saves you from spending your sweet summertime googling “best warm weather activities for preschooler.”

    Give you truly unique activities you aren’t going to find anywhere else.

    Can give a nanny/sitter meaningful direction so your kids don’t end up in front of 📺.

    Also helpful to create magical weekends.

All About Village Virtual Summer Camp

We are probably, most definitely your people if you want your kid(s) to…

  • 🌱 Flourish in an environment rooted in awareness, love, integrity, courage, creativity, and play

  • 🧠 Practice nervous system and somatic regulation tools like movement 👣, dance, breathwork 🫁, meditation, primal pillow screams, and yoga 🧘🏾‍♀️

  • 🏗 Build their observation 🔍, reasoning, and problem-solving skills

  • 📓 Learn from deeply experienced and committed teachers 👩🏾‍🏫

  • 🌻 Grow in a school committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion 🏳️‍🌈

  • 🌍 See diverse characters, scientists, authors, artists, cultural figures, and teachers

  • 🗓 Have a daily flow that includes conscious structure AND tons of independent play 🎢

  • 💛 Cultivate a gratitude practice 🙏🏾 and authentically thankful heart 💕

And when you realize you’re our people, this program shows up for you and your children. DEEPLY. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

We Are Your People

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We Are Your People 〰️

If you’re here it’s because you know we are the right place for your family. So what’s in our program?

Our program builds resiliency, confidence, and compassion in littles through two key program components: our Community Groups and Exploration Stations.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Community Groups bring the same small group of ten children together with the same teacher four times a week across the entire summer. Each week the children investigate a different focus area. It’s a classic progressive preschool classroom gone virtual.

  • Meets 4x a week (Monday-Thursday)

  • 50 minute sessions

  • Cohorts at 11:00AM EST & 2:00PM EST

  • Delineated by Age

  • Taught by experienced teachers

  • Our focus with the kids is exploring people, the planet 🌎, our communities, and ourselves. Just a small sample of some of the things we’ve covered in the past two years…

    👩🏾‍🎨 The Arts as Activism

    🐠 Deep Blue Sea: The Ocean’s Mysterious Creatures

    🦕 Our Prehistoric Planet

    ❤️‍🩹Community Care: How We Can Nurture Each Other

    ✊🏽 Protecting Our Planet: Youth Activists  ♻️

    🌿 The Secret Life of Plants

    📣 My Voice, My Story: Speaking Up For Ourselves

    Our goal is to give the children a deep understanding of themselves, their world, their community, and their own hearts.

  • Community Groups last about 50 minutes each day. Here’s the flow:

    🌞 Good Morning Song: We start with a beautiful good morning song written for us by one of our beloved teachers!

    🌀 Day Of The Week Ritual: Making preschoolers memorize or learn the days of the week is not developmentally appropriate for their 🧠 development.

    Instead, we mark the different days of the week with a different ritual. This helps affirm the order and sequence of the days of the week while being joyful.

    For example, Tuesday is Threading Tuesday and the children work with beads or sewing 🧵 based on their age. Wednesday is Watering Wednesday 🚰 and the children water their plants.

    🌦️ Meteorologist Report: We encourage the children to really look outside and notice what they see. What is the sun doing? How do the clouds look?

    🌬Regulation Work: Each week and month, we practice different regulatory tools from breathwork and meditation to healthy ways to express our anger.

    🕺🏻 Dance Break: We all move and groove to fun music that is always kid-appropriate, but never kiddy music. Kiddy music is banned at our school (looking at you baby shark 👀 😂).

    🔍 Core Exploration: After our daily rituals, the children move into their core exploration. We always start with hearing the children’s thoughts and them sharing what they know.

    We use books, art, sensory projects, and experiments to deepen their understanding of a topic, all while giving ample space for their reflections and observations. No worksheets here. Not ever.

    🙏🏽 Gratitude & Affirmations: At the end of each session, the class does our daily gratitude practice and affirmations.

    👋🏿 Goodbye Song: We end our days with our beautiful goodbye song. We integrate sign language into this song that the children learn over time!

  • Yes, exactly! The children meet with the same group of students and the same teacher every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday all summer long. This helps create deep bonds and a classroom community.

  • The program begins July 5th and runs until September 1st.

  • Our community groups meet 4x a week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

    This summer we have cohorts for preschoolers at 11:00AM EST and 2:00PM EST.

    We have a cohort for kindergartners (rising and current) at 11:00AM.

Exploration Stations allow littles the opportunity to grow and explore even more deeply.

 

Exploration Stations

Additional 30 minute classes for littles so they can grow and explore. Think of them as thoughtful extracurriculars that meet once a week.

  • 🧑🏽‍🔬 Eureka!

    We believe science is all about discovering how the world works and laying the foundation for future eureka moments. In this class, we help our budding scientists explore different scientific principles. Through inquiry, we will unpack the underlying logic. Just remember, if your little goes on to win a Nobel prize, we’re hoping for a shout-out.

    📚Once Upon A Time

    We believe literacy is everything! We’ll help little ones beef up their reading and comprehension skills through our interactive storytimes. We’ll read books to littles and then break into small groups to discuss what we noticed and learned. We’ll even ask them to share their own mini versions of our stories. You can thank us later when they pull down their first Pulitzer.

    🗣 Phonics Phenom

    We’re giving Bob Books a run for their money. Through engaging activities, little ones soak up the building blocks of words. It’s so fun they won’t even recognize they are learning.

    🎸 Move & Groove

    Music is a life force, a rhythm that can ground and unite us all. In this class, we introduce fundamental principles of music (hello scales) and back it up with a lot of fun dancing and movement. No boring baby-fied songs here! Only real, authentic music and the wonderful lessons it has to teach.

    👩🏿‍🎨 Art Appreciators

    We believe it is never too early for little ones to learn about the wild and wonderful world of art. We expose young children to famous pieces of art from a collection of diverse artists. Using inquiry, littles ones will explore what they notice about the art and what it might mean. We’ll then learn more about the artist before creating our own version of the masterpiece.

    🥋 Martial Arts Masters

    Wax on. Wax off. In this class, our students meet a martial arts master to begin their study of martial arts. All that’s missing is the corny-yet-cool training montage.

    🧘🏾Conscious Kids

    Mindfulness and yoga are are meaningful and we believe these tools and mindsets should be the bedrock of education everywhere. We will use these sessions to introduce little ones to these beautiful practices in age-appropriate and fun ways. You’ll be surprised how quickly they proactively bring them into their own lives and find their own calm and bliss.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Top Chef

    Little ones will whip up a new, no-cook recipe each week. Focused on whole foods and recipes that are at minimum healthy-ish, kiddos will practice math via measurement, fine motor skills, and creativity. And there’s no competition here – every little one is a top chef in our heart.

    ✏️Writing Whiz

    Using Montessori principles and facilitated by a certified Montessori teacher, children will build their writing skills. For the youngest little ones, we will begin with learning how to grip pencils and build strength. For older littles, we practice letter tracing, recognition, and formation.

    📐 Mathletes

    Through engaging games and practice, children will build their mathematics skills. From number recognition to 1:1 correspondence, we make sure their math skills are on point for kindergarten.

    🩰 Bold Ballerinas

    We believe ballet is for all bodies and affirming that in every soul. To help make sure every little one cherishes their body unapologetically, we’ve blended together age-appropriate body positivity with ballet for an amazing experience. If you’re ready to help your kiddo develop a lifelong healthy relationship with their body and discover the beauty of ballet, this class is for you.

    🧱 Build It!

    Build It! is a new class where children build with different materials through different prompts each week. For example, one week we might explore different castles throughout the world with pictures and video and then the children will have the opportunity to construct their own interpretation of a castle using blocks, magnatiles, LEOGS, etc.

    😵‍💫 In My Feels

    In this class, we help the children build emotional literacy and an emotional toolkit. We explore different emotions, what they feel like in our minds and bodies, and how we can healthily move through those emotions.

    ✊🏽 For The Culture

    We believe in the children developing a worldview that is representative of the rich diversity of our world. To help them cultivate this, our For The Culture class exposes children to different cultures and cultural icons each week. Through this class, the children develop a deep understanding that all people are powerful creators and contributors.

  • We have classes in the morning and afternoon, Monday-Friday. Drop your email here and we will send you the most up-to-date schedule.

  • Expression stations happen once a week with children from across the Village community.

    For example, if your child is in our Bold Ballet 🩰 class, their will be children from Tica’s, Nicole’s, and Jamie’s community group.

    Community groups are typically smaller and meet 4X per week.

    Think of Exploration Stations exactly how you think of after school activities.

    In a traditional school, your child would have a teacher they spend all day with..but if they joined the soccer team it has children from many different classrooms and meets one time per week, often with a different teacher.

  • These classes are 30-minute sessions.

  • Yes, you choose your expression stations for the semester.

    This allows your child to have a consistent schedule and allows our instructors to deepen and broaden the children’s knowledge over time.

Our Philosphy

We believe in education that centers children’s personhood and potential. Education that nourishes children’s inner worlds so the outer manifestations we desire for them may easily unfold.

This means we must cultivate habits and mindsets, or what we call The Eight Ways of Being.

 

With these in mind, here’s what you can count on Village for:

Things You Will Never, EVER See

🚫 NO Worksheets. They aren’t developmentally appropriate and don’t help kids become lifelong learners or master the skill set presented in the worksheet. As far as we are concerned, worksheets are lazy teaching that doesn’t support precious children.

🚫 NO Shaming Or Rushing Children. We believe every child's development will unfold in its own perfect time and they shouldn’t be rushed or pushed. We work to meet children where they are and support them with exactly what they need.

🚫 No Pre-Recorded Classes EVER. All of our sessions are facilitated 100% live, 100% of the time. Always and forever. We do this because it’s important for us to build relationships and bonds with our children and create a classroom environment that is responsive to our groups’ specific needs.

🚫 No Big Group Sizes. The key to virtual learning is having small groups with dedicated teachers. This allows everyone the ability to engage and participate in shaping their own learning and making strong relationships with their teachers and peers.

What You Will See

✅ Sensory Play & Inquiry. Children learn through play and exploration, not worksheets and memorization. Our classes focus on creating opportunities for hands-on exploration and experiential learning. This is what makes our program joyful and transformative for everyone involved. From exploring global warming by making our own polar ice caps to experimenting with lava lamps, we make sure our kids get involved in their learning.

✅ Social-Emotional Awareness & Skills. Throughout our classes and program, you’ll find a heavy focus on social-emotional skills. Whether it be through identifying our feelings or learning regulation skills like breathwork, we know (and the research backs us up) that having strong social-emotional skills is the #1 predictor of success and joy in life.

✅ A Montessori Approach To Academic Skills. While we firmly believe in the power of play for all learning domains, we also think purposeful, intentional introduction of academic skills can be helpful and engaging for young children, especially in the virtual context. Our certified Montessorian has developed a virtual-first Montessori curriculum that informs how we support math, phonics, writing, and reading. In particular, our Writing Whiz, Phonics Phenom, Mathletes, and Once Upon A Time Exploration Station classes have been developed to help children advance core kindergarten readiness skills.

✅ We Communicate With Parents. At the end of every week, our teachers email a newsletter recapping what we explored and highlighting a joyous moment for each individual child. Additionally, at the end of the semester, we send each family a Reflection Recap that details how we've seen their child grow, what we're grateful for about their child, and how we will continue to support their growth.

Hi! I’m Nicole, the Founder of Village.

I'm so honored you're here. I love creating nourishing communities for parents and little ones alike.

After working in sales and EDI at Google (while moonlighting as a farmer) and getting my Masters at Harvard, I started Village with one mission in mind: create intergenerational healing through thoughtful education.

My passion stems from my own work as a nanny, volunteering in daycare centers, leading children's classes on my farm, and my grandmother's own daycare center, a legacy I'm honored to carry on through Village.

Village is Magic

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Village is Magic 〰️

We truly believe this program is magical.

We designed it that way!

Small Group Sessions →→→ Individual Attention, Deep Engagement, Peer Interaction

Minimal Supplies →→→ Prep in 20 minutes each week

15 Different Classes Each Week →→→ Wide Variety to Delight Your Little

Online Class Booking System →→→ Easily Book at Your Convenience

Reliable Schedule With Varying Class Options →→→ Ability to Schedule Your Kiddos Class When You Need Support The Most

Anchored in Mindfulness, Love & Self Awareness →→→ Littles Build Strong Social-Emotional Skills

Exploration of Different Topics & Ideas →→→ Littles Build Problem Solving Skills + Deeper Awareness of The World Around Them

Highly Skilled Educators →→→ Littles get TLC in child-led, loving classes

Rooted in Diversity and Equity →→→ Littles Build an Inclusive and Equitable World View

How can you join the joy?

Here’s how you can join our community for our 9 week summer session beginning July 5th and running until September 1st.

 

All Access Pass

Three Payments of $285 or one payment of $825

  • Access to Community Groups 4X Per Week

  • 6 Exploration Stations Per Week

 

Class Pass

Three Payments of $121 or one payment of $349

  • 3 Exploration Stations Per Week

Explorers Pass

Three Payments of $229 or one payment of $673

  • Access to Community Groups 4X Per Week

  • 3 Exploration Stations Per Week

 

Inclusion Fund

We have always given robust financial aid to those who have demonstrated need. While most of our financial aid is committed to current students, please apply here to get on the waitlist for our Inclusion Fund support.

OUR 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

If after two weeks of attendance or five classes you decide this isn’t for you, we will refund you all of your money. We just ask that you flag your concerns to us and give us 3 classes to turn things around.

After our two-week grace period, there is a two-month commitment for the All-Access Pass membership to ensure classroom continuity.

Our highest intention is for you and your little one to enjoy your time at Village and anything short of that, we will return your contribution to you.

 

WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY ABOUT VILLAGE

 
 
Recently, our daughter Adalyn drew a picture. She showed me the picture and asked me how the picture made me feel. I recognized this question from her time with Village. It struck me that the children are really learning to be in tune with their emotions. Through their learning, the children’s emotional response is valued just as much as an academic response.
— Shanelle
I am so glad that we’ve been able to find a program that supports our needs during this time and allows Sloane to continue learning. When I watch or listen into what the kids are doing each week, it is clear that so much thought and attention is put into the curriculum. Each teacher takes the time to get to know each student and there is so much one-on-one attention - something I didn’t think would be possible in a virtual setting. The team’s approach to learning is gentle and they always acknowledge feelings and mindfulness in addition to the weekly focus areas. Sloane loves to tell us about what she’s learned after each class and I’ve watched her confidence grow. We are so grateful to have found this program!
— Ali

I have literally told every parent of small children I know about Village. We hope they continue to be a lightBy providing emotional regulation and intelligence tools wrapped in fun and engaging lessons, Village is a wonderful resource that is positively shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

- Gabi

When things got hard, Nicole and the Village staff stepped up. They created a new platform to connect with kids who don’t otherwise have the option. When so much was taken from our kids overnight, the Village team found a way to give some of that community back. They have been innovative and are adapting each and every week as they learn on the job. The experience for my son has only gotten better and better. I can only imagine what they’ll be able to do with an in-person school.” 

- Jessi 

Village Pre-K has been such a blessing and asset to our family. I appreciate the care and time that is taken for the quality of this program. Every interaction has been loving and encouraging. In addition, Nicole makes sure to give the parents tips and encouragement in the weekly emails. Honestly, this is the first academic experience that I have had with my children where I felt like the educators are doing all the things that I would do (and more) to make sure that the children had a well-rounded and loving environment. I am forever grateful for the hearts of the teachers at Village!

- Mallory 

The teachers and lessons are so engaging and the fact that she can independently participate in the lessons has been such a blessing for us as parents as we try and balance working from home while simultaneously engaging our kids in meaningful activities. Village has created such a warm, fun, and loving environment that our daughter looks forward to each day. I am amazed by how quickly the staff at Village managed to form connections with our daughter. She excitedly talks about all of her teachers and the things she learns each day. With everything from literacy to mindfulness, Village’s balanced curriculum has allowed our daughter to grow so much both academically and socially/emotionally.

- Maya

My husband and I are both educators and we know quality education when we see it.  One of the largest hurdles in education is that children enter kindergarten with limited skills.  To prevent this, receiving a quality pre-school education is imperative. I feel confident knowing my daughter will enter kindergarten equipped with the skills necessary for her success.  We even signed her up for The Village's summer program.

- Lena

It is clear that village goes out of the way to make each child feel acknowledged and special! The teachers call kiddos names, encourage participation, and do their best to engage kids’ busy little minds.

- Gabi 

GET STARTED WITH VILLAGE TODAY

We are closing registration for our Summer Semester on July 3rd.