Wildflowers

Our Progam

At Wildflowers, our “Un-Preschool” approach lets children follow their natural curiosity, exploring the questions and interests that excite them rather than sticking to rigid lessons. Learning is hands-on, fun, and designed to build the skills children need to thrive in school and beyond.

Children grow together in a multi-year loop with the same peers and educators, building confidence, friendships, and a strong sense of community. We offer full-time, year-round care, with a more relaxed pace in the summer, and a supportive environment where every child and family feels welcomed and valued.

Children playing and working together with a water pump outdoors on a sunny day, in a backyard with a playground, sandbox, and green lawn.
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Our Curriculum

Two children, a girl and a boy, working together on a craft project at a table. The girl is using a green marker on paper cutouts, and the boy is holding a paper circle. There are paper letters, markers, and a pink organizer on the table.
A young girl with a bow in her hair, wearing a beige top and colorful heart-patterned pants, lies on her stomach on a gray carpeted floor, playing with a small electronic keyboard.

Our curriculum is shaped by un-schooling, encouraging children to follow their interests through projects, outdoor exploration, and imaginative play. Each day brings new opportunities to ask questions, test ideas, and work alongside peers in a supportive environment. This approach sparks curiosity and joy in learning while strengthening confidence, problem-solving, and critical thinking. By honoring each child’s voice, we make every learning journey meaningful and engaging.

Child outside digging in the dirt with a small garden fork, surrounded by gardening tools and equipment.
Two children examining a sensory bin filled with black beans, plastic insects, and tools. One child holds a plastic spider while the other holds a sheet of paper and a magnifying glass.
Two young boys standing in a classroom, holding clipboards. The boy on the left wears a gray hoodie with a hood over his head, black pants, and colorful socks with cars. The boy on the right wears a red and black checkered jacket, blue jeans, and slippers with Spider-Man logo. The boy on the left has a sign saying 'Welcome', 'Follow me!', 'Here is your chair', and 'Enjoy!' with illustrations, while the boy on the right holds a plain clipboard.

Our Philosophy

Build Life Skills

Two boys are assembling a puzzle of a red barn on the floor in a room with carpeted floor, furniture, and some objects around.

Inspired by Dan Gartrell's democratic life skills, we also focus on teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Children practice these skills daily as they collaborate on projects, share ideas, and express themselves respectfully, creating a classroom culture of inclusivity, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Support One Another

Two young children, a boy with blonde hair and a girl with light brown hair in a ponytail, are standing at a display board with clipboards, writing or drawing on sheets of paper. The boy wears a gray t-shirt with navy collar, and the girl wears a light blue T-shirt. They are in a colorful educational or library setting.

In our mixed-age setting, older children naturally take on mentoring roles, guiding and supporting their younger peers. These everyday interactions help children build empathy, leadership, and a strong sense of community, while forming meaningful relationships and learning the value of working together.

Inspired by Dan

Gain Independence

Children playing indoors, one boy wearing safety glasses and holding a walkie-talkie, another child standing near a small wooden chair, a girl kneeling on the carpet tying her shoe, and other children sitting or standing around in a room with framed photos and a painting of a house on the wall.

We help children build confidence and independence every day. At Wildflowers, they serve themselves at meals, choose which activities to explore, help care for the classroom, and even repair toys and books. These hands-on experiences teach responsibility, show how their actions affect the group, and help children feel capable and proud.