Olive Children at the St. James Church campus in North Fremont is a Reggio-inspired early childhood and afterschool provider offering hands-on, STEAM-focused learning and relationship-based care for young children through elementary ages.
Olive Children operates a North Fremont campus at St. James Church that provides early childhood and afterschool education in a hands-on, play- and inquiry-based model. The program emphasis includes relationship-based care and project-driven learning designed to support children’s curiosity and problem-solving.
The program follows Reggio-inspired principles and a STEAM focus: teachers act as co-learners, curriculum emerges from children’s interests, and documentation is used to make learning visible. Classrooms are designed to support sensory exploration, creative expression, and collaborative investigation.
Daily rhythms include morning meetings, hands-on learning, language activities, and opportunities for outdoor play when weather permits. Meals and snacks are described as freshly cooked and provided daily; routines and caregiving are treated as learning moments.
Infant classrooms provide age-appropriate sensory experiences and gentle, responsive interactions that support early development; teachers document each child’s day and share insights with families.
The preschool curriculum is Reggio-inspired and STEAM-focused, emphasizing play-based, inquiry-driven learning, creative expression with a variety of materials, and emergent, project-based investigations.
The TK–K program provides a structured extension of the school day that balances routines with open-ended exploration, hands-on activities, language enrichment, art and music, and daily meals and outdoor play.
Toddler classrooms offer hands-on experiences to support growing independence and curiosity, with language development, sensory play, social skills, and fine and gross motor activities.
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