Our Approach

Curriculum focused on outcomes.

The Whole Child® method isn't a curriculum you follow — it's a system that measures whether children are actually growing. Every activity ladders up to one of six developmental areas, and every child's progress is tracked, discussed, and celebrated.

Preschoolers working on a puzzle together with their teacherChildren running and playing in the outdoor garden playgroundToddlers making music with instruments alongside a teacher
The Method

Six developmental areas. One whole child.

No area works alone. Language grows through creative play. Cognition grows through social connection. We teach — and measure — all six, together.

Cognitive

Curiosity, problem-solving, and early thinking skills.

Social-Emotional

Confidence, empathy, and self-regulation.

Language

Vocabulary, conversation, and early literacy.

Creative

Art, music, imagination, and expression.

Physical

Motor development, coordination, and active play.

Health & Care

Nutrition, hygiene, rest, and well-being.

Assessment & Milestones

Every child is assessed against age-appropriate milestones every quarter — with a plan for what comes next.

Certified Educators

Every lead teacher is credentialed and completes our proprietary Whole Child® certification.

Family Partnership

Parents see everything the teacher sees — progress, photos, notes — inside the parent app.

Children of many ages learning together in a Whole Child Academy classroom