Welcome

Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool strives to create a welcoming and accepting community for children that inspires a persistent love of learning, enriches the imagination, and brings nature into the rhythm of daily life. Our philosophy draws inspiration from the beauty and nature of Waldorf, the emergent curriculum of Reggio Emilia, and the child-focused learning of Montessori.

Our curriculum is play-based and nature-focused with specific inspiration from Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia. 

From Waldorf we bring the idea that children's imaginations and creativity should be free to explore, using open-ended materials and nature as our backdrop for learning. 

From Montessori we incorporate respect for children as capable individuals, and allow them to problem solve through hands-on learning experiences.

Finally, Reggio Emilia brings the idea that the curriculum should evolve constantly, and should revolve around the child's interests - and should never be manufactured and forced down by adults.

Francesca and Isobel are sisters who share a passion for early childhood education. They both have their Master’s Degree from Pacific Oaks in Early Childhood Education, and are fully-qualified directors as well as infant and preschool teachers. Francesca completed her thesis study on emergent literacy in early childhood and Isobel studied children’s use of the outdoor play space for her thesis study. Francesca and Isobel are proud to be able to share their program and philosophy with the community.