Wildflower Cottage for Children

We wish we could stay with Wildflower forever. Our family has appreciated the Wildflower Cottage Community, teachers, and director for so many of the intangible ways they have supported our child (age 4-5 while he was there) and created a safe, peaceful, playful, and creative learning environment for him. (Unfortunately, somewhat of a contrast to previous highly reputable places.) Communication was excellent - we received messages, photos of the class, and thoughts about what the children were processing on a regular basis. We really felt like our child was known and cared for by his teachers and peers. The other kids seemed really happy and content there, too. His teachers were really kind and thoughtful about sharing little bits of what they noticed about our child. Krissy, the director, knew all of the children and you could sense the care and overall shepherding/nurturing sense about her. Parent volunteering was highly encouraged and it was really neat to experience that level of community and sharing (you could choose to volunteer in very simple, easy ways, too, though many parents were thoughtful about sharing about their culture, their jobs, music, different topics that were important to them with the class). We appreciated the way Wildflower encouraged us to celebrate children on their birthdays with a reflective script, sharing more about the child with the class (as well as a treat of choice, if desired). The class occasionally had cooking/food related activities that we as parents envied! (Like making waffles, cooking camp food over a fire pit, etc...). The weekly music class was nice and seemed highly enjoyed by all. We are very grateful that we had the opportunity to have our child at Wildflower and hope that this is a helpful review!

Has been absolutely wonderful for my three children! My youngest is about to age out of daycare at Wildflower, and after over 6 years— this daycare has become part of our hearts. We are grateful and will sincerely miss the people/ community and hope to find a way to stay involved in the future. We love the inclusion of so much nature, imaginative play and family inclusion.

We were lucky to find Wildflower in our search for childcare!! They are like an extended family to us. It is a wonderful community to be a part of. Our children are known, seen and valued. My partner and I are known, seen and valued. We have recently moved out of state, but continue to communicate with the teachers and other families. They spend lots of time outside and in nature. They get muddy, play in the rain, learn about community, social skills and emotions. It is a program for kids starting at 1 year old, so we didn't have it on our minds when our firstborn was a baby. He then started at Wildflower when he turned 2 and attended until he began Kindergarten. It was worth the wait! Our youngest started immediately at 1 year old. Our kids learned, grew and were loved during their time at Wildflower. They are still loved by the teachers, and are still growing from the roots that were nurtured while attending Wildflower.

Our family's experience at Wildflower Cottage has been nothing short of wonderful. Our eldest girl started there in 2019 and her younger sister joined a couple of years later. We've seen them thrive in a space that perfectly marries play with learning. The nearby forest became their magical playground, and every day they'd return home with stories of adventures and new discoveries. The facilities, with their kid-friendly design, made them feel instantly at ease. The standout for us, though, has been the teachers. They're not just educators; they're attentive, caring, and truly invested in each child's growth. Wildflower's emphasis on nature, combined with the added touches like mindfulness, sets it apart. But it's not just about the learning. There's a sense of community here that's hard to find elsewhere. As we move on to the next phase, we can't help but feel a twinge of sadness. Thank you, Wildflower, for the memories, the growth, and the care.

We love Wildflower Cottage for Children! Our daughter joined Wildflower from a more traditional daycare and has really thrived in the open, imaginative, and natural environment. Her social and emotional development has noticeably improved - she loves her teachers and friends too! We just transitioned our younger child into the toddler class and he's very happy as well. The new building and outdoor spaces are so thoughtfully designed. Definitely check it out!