A Home Away from Home

In our licensed family home-based program, we are focused on providing a more connected and personalized setting, allowing your young one to receive individualized attention and consistent care. We foster curiosity and creativity, building a solid sense of security and attachment, crucial for early childhood development. Our program offers smaller group sizes to support better socialization skills as children interact closely with peers of varying ages.

We are located in the Northland!

Off of I-29, at 64th St and Strathbury. This is our family home. We have three cats and one French Bulldog.

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.

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Program & Philiosophy

We nurture an unrushed childhood and inspire curiosity through natural discovery.

Program

Our program values the unique perspectives and capabilities of each child. It aims to create a supportive, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. We emphasize the arts and creativity with a strong belief that children have a hundred languages through which they can express themselves. We provide open-ended materials (loose parts) in natural elements to promote authentic experiences to engage children’s imaginations and creativity.

Philosophy

Our philosophy centers on nurturing and harnessing children’s natural curiosity and inquisitiveness. It emphasizes the importance of creating rich, stimulating environments that provoke children’s interests and encourage exploration. We believe there is significance in slowing down the pace of early education, allowing children to delve deeply into subjects of interest while building vital skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, social interaction, and emotional intelligence.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We are dedicated to representing diversity in our books, materials, and lessons, embracing the rich diversity of our local community and the world. We are also committed to making Wild Wonders Playschool an inclusive, safe, and loving environment for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ families.

Meet the Owner

In June 2022, my family and I made the move to Kansas City. After taking a sabbatical to settle into our beloved new city, I am now eager to re-immerse myself in early childhood education, which is where my heart and passion lie.

I have worked in multiple childcare settings over the last 15 years, from teaching preschool in traditional daycares and running home-based family childcare facilities to homeschooling my five children for seven years. I am also in the process of obtaining a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

I value children’s curiosity, and creativity, and promote an un-rushed childhood. Play-based childcare settings, steeped in creative play, art, and literature are the heartbeat of why I do what I do. It is my greatest honor and privilege to partner with parents and guardians in providing care for their little ones.