Welcome to all children
“A person's a person, no matter how small.” Dr. Suess
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” Margaret Mead
“We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.” Stacia Tauscher
Mama Starfruit
Hello! I cannot wait to connect with you, your children and your family. For over 20 years I have been working closely with children in all types of settings. With my formal public school teaching days behind me I am excited to branch out and offer families different forms of support and connection.
2024-2025 Offerings
Fernwood Montessori:
Enrolling now for Fall of 2024
Targeting ages 2.5-7 * child must be potty trained
3 spots total; Open Enrollment, once full the website will be updated to reflect all spots have been filled. Right now there are 2 spots available, for each day.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Half Day Option 9a-1p
Full Day Option 9a-3p
Enrollment Options: Minimum of 6 hours, choose between one, two or three day options. One day option is only available if doing the 9a-3p full day.
Txt 551-804-6481 to begin the interview process
Woodland Learner Wednesdays
Targeting ages 18 months-5 years
Wednesdays 9a-4:30p
Pricing is: Inquire for hourly rate per hour plus a $7 materials fee
Drop-In Care Program
Most Days By appointment, any age child; txt 551-804-6481 for the registration form!
Camp Starshine
Enrolling now for Summer 2024 Text 551-804-4681 to start the interview process, one spot open most weeks. Some weeks (last week of July and 2nd week of August) are still open for 2 campers.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Half Day Option: 9:00a-1:00p
Full Day Option: 9:00a-4:00p
You can send your child one day per week, or just one or two weeks!
Groove & Grow
Wednesday Mornings 10:30a-11:00a, drop in, parent stays
After the adult led portion, materials will be strewed for the students to engage with, and we will play or swim depending on the time of year.
A weekly story, musical and gross motor experience for ages 0-7. Come be around other children and mamas at a local park for stories, songs and some gross motor games. Donation Based; first class is complimentary. After class we all play at a nearby playground and chat. Text 551-804-6481 for location details!
Craft & Connect
A periodic crafting session for caregivers and children aimed at creating community while being creative.
Happy Hour Date Night
Friday Night once per month $44 for four hours of care from 5p-8p. Includes a snack, dinner and a craft. No movies will be shown, pure human engagement, the old fashioned way.
Saturday Night once per month $55 for four hours of care from 5p-8p. Includes a snack, dinner and a craft. No movies will be shown, pure human engagement, the old fashioned way.
Stay & Play
Join me for a curated playdate, at a local park, where you can stay and play with your child and other families. Donation based, $15-$20 per family. Various Saturday mornings, some sensory based, some art based some Montessori based. Check our Facebook group for the events.
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