The Elm Tree

We believe that children are whole, independent beings deserving of respect, self-respect, self-expression and meaningful opportunities for development.

We provide a gentle and supportive early-learning environment designed for the expansion that a toddlers new-found mobility provides.

In our interactions with children, we strive to give them choices and allow their decisions to count, teaching positive communication methods and ways to resolve conflicts through guidance and positive modeling.

Children are always encouraged to treat others gently and respectfully.

We will nurture all children regardless of their behavior and believe that helping children see the natural consequences of their actions, rather than enforcing a contrived consequence will help them develop their own inner sense of right and wrong based upon universal truths.

It is our belief that nurturing and respecting the whole child is just as important as responsibly caring for the earth that children will need to live upon in the future.