Wonder. Confidence. Creativity.
“Children thrive when offered space to explore and react to a variety of choices, guided by teachers who believe in the importance of their independence and an experience that is uniquely theirs.”
— Amy Nelson, Teacher
Nurture your child’s creativity and build his or her self-confidence through our dynamic age-appropriate preschool curriculum.
Our teachers invite your child to explore.
Teachers offer a wide variety of materials in a classroom carefully crafted with your child in mind.
Children build confidence through making their own choices and taking ownership of the outcome.
We model respect, empathy and good citizenship, and gently encourage children to share responsibility by asking rather than stating the answer.
We celebrate experiences along the way, placing emphasis on the process rather than the product.
A Day in the life of Dogwood Preschool:
Rich choices
Time to hear
Space to ponder
Slow transitions to allow a child to finish their work
Teachers listening and modeling respect for one another
A welcoming community
“We present open-ended materials which are thoughtfully selected to draw in the children in a way that will hold their attention and spark their creativity. When their interest wanes, we switch gears.”
— Sarah Innes, Founder and Former Teacher
At Dogwood Preschool, your child will:
Gain confidence through making his or her own choices.
Take responsibility for caring for his or her environment.
Practice articulating his or her needs calmly and respectfully and be encouraged to deal kindly with others.
Have his or her childhood curiosity honored, using it to build investigative skills that will serve your child in future educational opportunities and for life.
“I want my children’s first experience with school to be one in which their feelings are validated, their curiosities are encouraged, and their innocence is appreciated.”
— Katie Noland, Parent