Our Story
WDS was founded in the summer of 2025 by a mom of two toddlers who wanted more childcare options, more learning, more creativity, and a place where her children could learn, create, explore, and grow.
About Us
State licensed preschool
Accepting ages 2.5 - 5 years old (3+ year olds must be potty trained)
Blend of Reggio, Montessori, and traditional play-based preschool - No worksheets!
At least 2 hours of outdoor learning per day (weather permitting)
Full time, part time, and drop-in offerings
Hours: 7:30AM - 5PM
*5:30 pickup will be offered starting in August 2026
State licensed preschool
Accepting ages 2.5 - 5 years old (3+ year olds must be potty trained)
Blend of Reggio, Montessori, and traditional play-based preschool - No worksheets!
At least 2 hours of outdoor learning per day (weather permitting)
Full time, part time, and drop-in offerings
Hours: 7:30AM - 5PM
*5:30 pickup will be offered starting in August 2026
Our Philosophy
We believe every child is born curious, capable, and full of potential. Our job is simply to create the space for that potential to flourish.
Our curriculum draws from two of the most respected philosophies in early childhood education — Montessori and Reggio Emilia — weaving them together into a cohesive, child-centered approach that is uniquely our own.
From Montessori, we take the belief in children's natural drive toward independence and mastery.
Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared environments where children choose meaningful work, build concentration, and develop confidence through doing. From Reggio Emilia, we draw the power of creativity, collaboration, and expression. We see children as active researchers of their own world — and we follow their curiosity wherever it leads.
Our curriculum draws from two of the most respected philosophies in early childhood education — Montessori and Reggio Emilia — weaving them together into a cohesive, child-centered approach that is uniquely our own.
From Montessori, we take the belief in children's natural drive toward independence and mastery.
Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared environments where children choose meaningful work, build concentration, and develop confidence through doing. From Reggio Emilia, we draw the power of creativity, collaboration, and expression. We see children as active researchers of their own world — and we follow their curiosity wherever it leads.
What ties it all together is play. Open-ended, joyful, purposeful play is the vehicle through which young children make sense of the world. Through building, storytelling, art, movement, and exploration, children develop the language, literacy, math, social-emotional, and fine motor skills that set a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.
Our teachers are not just instructors — they are observers, facilitators, and partners in each child's learning journey. They design experiences that are intentional and inspiring, then step back and let children lead.
Every child who walks through our doors is met with warmth, respect, and a deep belief in who they are and who they are becoming.
We would love to show you around!
Our teachers are not just instructors — they are observers, facilitators, and partners in each child's learning journey. They design experiences that are intentional and inspiring, then step back and let children lead.
Every child who walks through our doors is met with warmth, respect, and a deep belief in who they are and who they are becoming.
We would love to show you around!
Program Rates
2-day program: $135 weekly
3-day program: $170 weekly
Full-time program: $265 weekly
2-day program: $135 weekly
3-day program: $170 weekly
Full-time program: $265 weekly
