Our Pedagogy

Our program follows the Reggio Emilia approach. We see children as capable and curious. Learning begins with their ideas. We follow their interests through an emergent curriculum. We listen closely and document their growth. Teachers learn alongside children through careful observation.

The environment of our program is set up as a third teacher—filled with natural materials, daily provocations, and opportunities for open-ended play. Our space invites children to explore at their own pace and in their own way, surrounded by beauty and intention. This allows for more creativity and confidence within the child.

At the heart of our pedagogy is relationship: between child and teacher, between child and peers, and between child and self. Reggio Emilia puts a big emphasis on community and we use project based learning as a means to communicate and collaborate and learn from one another. We use positive guidance and attuned caregiving to nurture emotional resilience, empathy, and joy in learning. Every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, spark curiosity, and celebrate the many languages children use to make meaning of their world and support their social emotional growth.

A special part of our program is our music immersion, where children are invited to explore rhythm, melody, and sound through singing, movement, and hands-on instruments. We pride ourselves in having a large array of musical instruments that are real and the right size for tiny hands to explore. We use live music like guitar, piano, ukulele, and shakers in our circle time and throughout the day to further immerse the children in the world of music, building curiosity and appreciation for all types of genres and instruments.

In addition, our atelier is a dedicated creative studio space where children are encouraged to explore materials, test ideas, and express themselves freely through visual art. It’s a calm, inspiring environment designed for open-ended exploration through curated provocations—where paint, clay, natural elements, and recycled materials are thoughtfully presented to invite curiosity and discovery. Whether children are working on collaborative projects or following their own creative threads, the atelier supports deep thinking and reflection. It’s a place where the process is valued over the product, and where each child’s voice is seen, heard, and celebrated through their work.