Windmill School (LaureL Education Center) is a play-based early childhood program in Portola Valley, California, offering half- and full-day options and seasonal summer programs for young children.
Windmill School is an early childhood program located in Portola Valley that emphasizes play-based learning and community connection. The school operates mixed-age classrooms and offers both half- and full-day program options as well as seasonal enrichment.
The program centres learning on exploration, inquiry and social-emotional development through guided play and small-group instruction. Teachers use flexible programming to scaffold children’s learning and support skills such as early literacy, numeracy and problem solving.
The campus includes outdoor garden spaces and natural play elements that are used regularly for outdoor exploration, nature walks and hands-on activities. Outdoor time and movement are integrated into daily schedules and seasonal programs.
The school offers parent education workshops, community gatherings and community/enrichment classes intended to connect families with resources and with one another.
A seasonal program focused on outdoor exploration and hands-on learning; offers half-day and full-day options with most activities taking place outdoors and daily routines that include garden work, nature walks, movement and reflection.
The school offers both half- and full-day program options with extended hours available; programming emphasizes individualized learning, small-group instruction and play-based exploration to support early literacy, numeracy and social-emotional development.
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