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A Joyful Bridge to Kindergarten: We prepare children for kindergarten through a play-based curriculum that builds a love for learning, encouraging them to ask questions and find their own answers.
A Unique Focus on the Arts: Your child will get daily music lessons, including small-group piano or violin, at no extra cost. This builds confidence, focus, and creativity.
Learning in a "Living Classroom": Our campus is designed to be a "third teacher," with hands-on, outdoor exploration in our garden and ample time for play that nurtures independence and a love for nature.

Ready for Kindergarten, fueled by play

Our play-based curriculum is designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Instead of a rigid checklist or worksheets, we focus on hands-on experiences that help them develop the social, emotional, and academic skills they'll need most.

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An environment that feels like a second home

Artisan isn’t a cookie-cutter institution. Our campuses are designed to feel like home. We've thoughtfully renovated homes on 2-5 acres of land, creating classrooms with light-filled interiors and natural materials.

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Daily music lessons, at no extra cost

Music is a part of every day at Artisan. Your child will participate in small-group piano or violin lessons from the age three, designed to build coordination and memory, all while giving them a joyful way to express themselves.

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Learning about nature & responsibility

Our garden is a living classroom where your child can get their hands dirty. They'll care for plants from seed to harvest, learn about soil, composting, and where food comes from. It's an unforgettable way for them to gain a sense of responsibility and a deep respect for the world around them.

Infants: Ages 6 weeks to 15 months

We know that leaving your baby in someone else's care is one of the biggest leaps of faith a parent can make. Our Infant Program is a safe, loving, and responsive home for our littlest learners (from six weeks to fifteen months). We truly believe in working as a team with you, creating a personalized plan that honors your baby's unique rhythms for feeding, napping, and play. Everything we do—from sensory play and early language to our daily music time—is designed to make their first experiences away from home a joyful one, so you can feel good about their day, too.

Toddlers: Ages 15 months to 3 years

Once your little one starts walking, their curiosity knows no bounds. Our Toddler Program is designed to meet that boundless energy head-on in a space where they can explore freely and safely. In our cozy, light-filled classrooms, we're all about giving them the freedom to learn by doing. They'll build independence through hands-on play, get messy with art, and explore the outdoors—all while building early social skills and learning to express themselves. We're here to celebrate every "I can do it myself!" moment with you, making their daily adventures a joyful part of their journey to independence.

Preschoolers: Ages 3 years to 5 years

At Artisan, preschool is where imagination and confidence truly take flight. Our program is designed to be a bridge from the freedom of early childhood to the structure of kindergarten, all in a way that feels like pure joy. While they'll be busy building foundational skills in literacy, math, and science, they'll also have plenty of time for hands-on play and our beloved outdoor adventures. We've seen how our daily music lessons, which include small-group piano or violin, not only build fine motor skills and focus but also give them the confidence to step into the spotlight and share their gifts. By the time they leave us, they're not just ready for kindergarten—they're thoughtful, capable, and genuinely excited to learn.