About Us
We integrate emotional intelligence into every aspect of our curriculum, helping children understand, express, and manage their emotions. By building empathy, self-awareness, and communication skills, we set the stage for confident, resilient learners.
Through mindfulness practices such as yoga, sound baths, etc., children develop focus, coordination, and body awareness—skills that support both cognitive development and emotional well-being. By this approach, we create a peaceful atmosphere that promotes flow, allowing children to absorb new concepts and explore their creativity with ease.
We believe in each other.
Why choose us?
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We cultivate emotional intelligence, resilience, and creativity alongside traditional academics.
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A calm, centered space that nurtures focus, emotional balance, and a love for learning.
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Yoga and mindfulness help children develop key skills like concentration, coordination, and self-regulation.
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We believe in meeting each child where they are, encouraging their unique abilities and fostering a deep sense of self-confidence.
Meet Our Teachers
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Heather Caroccio
FOUNDER & HEAD TEACHER
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
Masters Degree in Literacy
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Emily Peterson
CO-TEACHER
Associates Degree in Early Education
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Jodi Deming
CO-TEACHER
Bachelors Degree in Early Education/Special Education
Masters Degree is Literacy
Kind Words
“Heather, Jodi and Emily teach with love. They care about meeting your kid where they are at and helping them be the best they can while nurturing their individuality. They make your child feel safe, seen and loved.”
—The Hamiltons
A Message from our Founder
When I was a young child, I had an experience with a teacher that left a lasting impact on me. After a conversation with her, I walked away believing a limiting thought: that I wasn’t “smart.” As a child, I didn’t have the life experience to process those words, and they stayed with me throughout school and even into college. I’m sure my teacher never intended for her words to affect me so deeply, but that’s the way children absorb things—especially when they don’t yet have the tools to understand the weight of certain conversations.
In middle school, I joined a program where I helped and mentored younger students. It was there I truly understood the power of positive reinforcement. I saw firsthand how essential it is to nurture and build children up, and I made a promise to myself: when I became a teacher, I would ensure that every child I worked with would never feel less than their incredible selves.
That promise is one I carry with me every day. I believe it’s not hard to lift up a child—if anything, it’s they who often teach me more than I could ever teach them.
It would be an honor to welcome your child into our preschool family.
Heather Carrocio, Author, Podcast Host and Spiritual Coach
You can learn more about her here.
“Heather Carrocio is truly doing some of the most important work in the world as a preschool teacher.
In a time when the world can feel increasingly divisive and chaotic, Heather is providing children with the foundation they need to grow into compassionate, kind, and respectful individuals. Through her guidance, young minds are learning not just ABCs and 123s, but also the essential values of love, kindness, empathy, and respect.
She doesn't just teach; she creates a sacred space where children feel seen, heard, and valued. Heather's approach to early childhood education goes beyond academics—she is nurturing the hearts and souls of the children she works with, helping them understand the power of connection, cooperation, and care for others.
In many ways, Heather is like a modern-day priestess in the preschool world—offering guidance, warmth, and wisdom to the youngest members of our society.
She is shaping the future, one child at a time, and her impact is immeasurable. The work she does is nothing short of transformative, and we are all incredibly lucky to have her shaping the leaders of tomorrow.”
—Danielle Hendrickson