About Wild Nook
Wild Nook is a nature-based learning community and private preschool rooted in play, wonder, and a gentle Christian worldview. We believe childhood is sacred and that children grow best when they are given time, space, and freedom to explore the world God has created.
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Our days are spent largely outdoors, where children engage their senses, build resilience, and develop deep connection—to nature, to one another, and to God. Through play-based learning and meaningful relationships, we support the whole child socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
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Faith is woven naturally into daily life through gratitude, awe, care for creation, and Christ-centered values of love, kindness, humility, and respect. While faith is an important part of our foundation, it is not the sole focus of our days. Wild Nook remains child-led, developmentally appropriate, and rooted in whole-child learning.
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Wild Nook is not affiliated with or governed by any specific denomination.
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Learn more about how faith is gently integrated into daily life at Wild Nook.
Vision
At Wild Nook, we help children build strong foundations for life through nature-based, play-driven learning. Rooted in faith and wonder, we nurture executive function, social-emotional growth, and whole-child wellness while fostering deep connection—to God, to nature, to others, and to themselves.
Mission
Wild Nook provides a gentle, faith-informed, nature-based learning environment where children are free to explore, imagine, and grow. Through outdoor play, meaningful relationships, and thoughtful rhythms, we support the whole child—heart, mind, body, and spirit.
Who Wild Nook Is For
Wild Nook may be a good fit for families who:
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Value outdoor, play-based learning
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Appreciate a gentle Christian foundation
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Are seeking a calm, relationship-centered experience
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Believe childhood should be honored, not rushed
Wild Nook may not be the best fit for families who are seeking:
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A strictly academic or worksheet-based program
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A fully secular preschool environment
Why the Name “Wild Nook”
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The name Wild Nook reflects the heart of our program.
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Wild represents our commitment to immersing children in the natural world—places where curiosity, movement, and discovery thrive. We believe time spent outdoors fosters resilience, creativity, and a deep appreciation for God’s creation.
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Nook represents a safe, cozy, and welcoming space. It is a small, special corner of the world where children feel known, supported, and free to be themselves.
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Together, Wild Nook is a place where adventure and comfort meet—where children can explore the wild outdoors while feeling grounded, cared for, and at home.
Meet Amy
Hi, I’m Amy. The founder and teacher behind Wild Nook.
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I hold a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and have spent over two decades working with children in a variety of learning environments. A particularly formative chapter of my journey was serving as a teacher and education director at a working farm, where I developed and led programs ranging from preschool and summer camps to outdoor classes and family workshops.
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Alongside my professional work, I spent 11 years homeschooling my five children. Together, we learned through nature walks, curiosity-driven projects, and everyday moments of wonder—experiences that deeply shape the heart of Wild Nook.
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Wild Nook was created from a desire to offer children a childhood rooted in play, connection, faith, and the freedom to explore God’s creation in a way that feels meaningful and joyful.
