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~ Rooted in Connection. Inspired by Curiosity. Guided by Heart. ~

Elevated Preschool and Kinder Programs

for children ages 3 to 6

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A Natural Fit for Non-Traditional Families

Our program is especially well-suited for:

  • Homeschooling and co-op families seeking enrichment and community

  • Stay-at-home parents who want high-quality, intentional learning experiences

  • Families who value nonconformity, creativity, and independent thinking

If you’ve ever felt that traditional schools move too fast, too slow, or miss the point entirely, you’re not alone.

This space was built for families like yours.​​

Welcome to a Higher Standard of

Early Education

for Families Who Expect More

If you’re looking for a preschool that:

  • Challenges the status quo in education

  • Offers mindfully curated spaces and activities to engage children as capable learners and actively support their development

  • Aligns with heart-led values and a community mindset

  • Features best practices in child development through current, science-based application

  • Brings each child into meaningful connection with their learning environment 

​You have found the right place!

Designed for Thinkers, Feelers, and Future Leaders

We operate above and beyond conventional expectations for preschoolers. Children here are not rushed, underestimated, or boxed into rigid systems. Instead, they are respected as capable, curious, and complex learners.

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Educators Who Are True Professionals

Our teachers are high-level early education professionals- skilled, intentional, and deeply knowledgeable about child development.

They observe, guide, challenge, and support each child as an individual, meeting them where they are and expanding what’s possible.

The result?
Children who are confident, articulate, emotionally grounded, and genuinely excited to learn.

This is Preschool

Re-Imagined

​An Experience Without Comparison

 

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The Wilds is for families who also believe early childhood education should be intelligent, intentional,

and that children should not only remember what they learn, but be able to retain it!

 We serve families who value connection over conformity, depth over routine, and science-backed learning over the traditional preschool model. â€‹

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The Wilds Features:

  • Low Ratio Classrooms

  • Hands On Exploration

  • Literacy, Math and Science Foundations

  • Reggio-Inspired Art Experiences

  • Whole Child Skill Building

  • Classrooms Designed for Purposeful Learning

  • Investigative Projects

  • Music and Movement

  • Community Building Relationships

  • Emergent, Play-based Curriculum

  • A Heart-Centered Approach

  • Experienced, Passionate Early Educators

  • Elevated Education for School Readiness​

Our Mission and Intention for The Wilds

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This school is dedicated to nurturing meaningful connection through heart-led relationships, empowering self-paced growth, laying strong foundations for lifelong learning, and building vibrant partnerships within our community.

We will do this through:

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  • Heart-led relationships - Treating all people with kindness as we know trusting relationships are the best foundation for learning       

  • Purposeful Learning Environments - Setting up our classroom with development-minded intention and opportunities, our teachers acting as a bridge  connecting play to learning.                 

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  • Self-Paced Growth - Supporting the whole child by honoring their own pace, learning style, and authentic self by giving them the tools to succeed and the freedom to try them out.

 

  • Community Partnership - Connecting families to local resources, investing in our neighbors, and partnering with our community to encourage deeper care and connections for our shared home and future. ​​

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Half Day Preschool Class Options for Children
3 to 6 Years

​Find the Preschool class that fits your family best, and check out our daily schedules!

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Our classes are a great fit for any family looking to offer their child a meaningful foundation before heading to school. Homeschooling and Co-op families can find hands on learning and enrichment here! 

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Whole Child Skill Building, Project-Based  Curriculum

Our foundation is a Reggio-Inspired, play-based and hands on program that is created through your child's interests.  Our program is designed to capture each child's inner explorer and deepen their understanding of the world around them. We provide new opportunities to grow their skills, and foster community in a joyful atmosphere.

The Wilds
Philosophy of Connection

Discover what sets The Wilds apart from other Preschools:

Connective Learning.

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Understanding is the mark of real learning. Our teachers provide purposeful opportunities to practice skills, from different perspectives, for children to master concepts and be able to apply them to their daily life.

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"I could not recommend her highly enough as an empathetic, dedicated and creative educator as well as a collaborative parent partner. Our son was always excited to attend and see what lesson or activity she had planned for them. From learning important social-emotional skills, the fundamentals of reading and even fun science units about oceans, the rain forest and more, Alissa consistently developed lessons that helped the kids stretch their imagination and learning. I will never forget my 4-year old coming home and explaining to me what bioluminescent meant – I couldn’t believe he could pronounce the word, much less knew what it meant! 

Ms. Alissa was always able to strike a great balance of a warm, fun environment with a strong structure that immensely helped set my son up for success in kindergarten and beyond. Anyone that has the privilege to work with/be in Ms. Alissa’s class is very lucky indeed! "     

                                                                                             ~Shaina and Jon

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Community
Partnerships

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The Wilds Early Learning Academy
Coming soon to the Alpharetta/Milton area

For more information:
info@thewildsacademy.com
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