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CURIKIDS

AGES 3—6

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CURIKIDS

CuriKids is our full Villa experience for ages 3—6. Kids have plenty of uninterrupted time to play, create, move between inside + outside and connect with each other, with thoughtfully planned invitations woven into their day.

Those invitations might bring in storytelling + literacy, math, science, art, culture or something happening in the kids’ world right now. Sometimes we work as a group, and often we split into smaller groups so what we’re doing can actually meet the kids where they are. Participation is invited rather than expected, with a few shared moments around communication, friendship + life together at the Villa that we do as a group.

Play leads the day. We build around it.

Program Details

WHEN

Tuesday—Friday · 8:30 AM — 1:30 PM (flexible drop-in until 9:30)

OPTIONS

2 days/week · 4 days/week

GROUP SIZE

Small mixed-age group (12 kids max)

TUITION

2 days · $85/week 4 days · $170/week

A one-time registration fee applies when enrolling. Full enrollment details are included in our CURIKIDS info package.

I'm interested in CuriKids

  • Finding the picture that fits the letter.

  • Care is something kids can practice.

  • Finding rhythm together.

  • Playing outside in every kind of weather.

  • Friendship Workshop: Exploring friendship, boundaries + consent.

  • Cutting, connecting + creating with cardboard.

  • Helping our outdoor space grow.

  • Crafting it their own way.

  • Movement is part of the day.

  • A little science, a lot of giant bubbles.

  • Literacy they can get their hands on.

  • Building with color + light.

  • Building worlds in the sand.

THE STUFF THAT ACTUALLY MATTERS

  • We don’t expect a child to walk into a new space, say goodbye and immediately feel at home. CuriKids begins with a transition period that gives children time to get to know the Villa, their companions and the other kids with their person close by. How long that takes looks different for every child.

  • When we say play-based, we mean it. Kids have long stretches of time to follow their own ideas, move between spaces, build something, make something, pretend, dig, climb or get completely absorbed in whatever they’re doing. We don’t interrupt meaningful play because the clock says it’s time for the next activity.

  • We bring things into the day for kids to explore: literacy, science, art, music, movement, making, conversations and plenty of things that don’t fit neatly into a category. Sometimes that means a small group of two or three kids working with a companion. Most of the time, participation is invited rather than expected.

  • There are always at least two companions on site, and our small group allows us to actually know the kids we’re spending our days with. We can split up, follow different interests and give children more individual attention without everyone having to do the same thing at the same time.

  • Kids always have access to their water and snacks. We also have intentional snack moments together during the day, but eating isn’t limited to a scheduled window when a child is hungry.

  • Mud, water, gardens, bugs, weather and plenty of room to move are part of CuriKids. We spend a lot of time outside and don’t save outdoor play only for perfectly sunny days.

  • We don’t expect three-, four-, five- and six-year-olds to have emotional regulation figured out. Companions help children move through conflict, communicate what they need, understand boundaries and repair things with each other.

  • A three-year-old and a six-year-old may need completely different things; and so might two five-year-olds. We adjust experiences, create smaller groups, and make room for different personalities, interests, comfort levels + ways of participating.

A GENTLE START AT THE VILLA.

Starting somewhere new is a big deal when you’re little. Before a child joins CuriKids independently, we spend time getting comfortable together. A parent or caregiver joins their child for their first visits while they get to know the space, the companions + the other kids. From there, we gradually move toward separation based on what the child is showing us; not simply because a certain number of minutes or visits has passed.

WHAT TO EXPECT

For younger children + children new to group settings, plan for a minimum of four transition visits with a parent or caregiver present. Some children may need additional visits before they’re ready for separation, and thats completely okay.

For older children with previous group experience, we require at least one transition visit with a parent or caregiver before their fist independent day. If they need more time, we’ll take it.

The transition does require an investment of time from families. We ask parents or caregivers to plan for these visits rather than expecting an immediate drop-off. We’ll communicate with you throughout the process and decide together when your child is ready for the next step.

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