A thoughtful beginning for the years that shape so much.
Our approach centers secure relationships, intentional environments, meaningful routines, and developmentally appropriate exploration for toddlers and two-year-olds.
Children learn where they feel known
At Olive & Stone, we believe young children learn best when they feel secure, understood, and free to explore with purpose.
Our classrooms are prepared with calm materials, steady rhythms, and thoughtful opportunities for movement, language, creativity, problem-solving, connection, and growing independence.
The Rooted Learning Approach
Our educational approach brings together a trusted developmental curriculum framework with Reggio-inspired principles of observation, relationships, environment, inquiry, and documentation.
The result is a learning experience designed specifically around the way toddlers and two-year-olds grow, communicate, explore, and make sense of their world.
What families will notice
Close relationships
Teachers who know children well and respond with intention.
Calm, prepared spaces
Environments designed for movement, independence, exploration, and belonging.
Meaningful materials
Natural and open-ended materials selected for what they invite children to discover.
Learning throughout the day
Language, thinking, self-help skills, and connection are woven naturally into everyday routines.
Time to grow
Children are given space to investigate, repeat, practice, and develop without being rushed through constant activities.
Designed for this stage—not the next one
Toddlerhood deserves its own thoughtful approach.
We do not expect very young children to perform like preschoolers. We respect the developmental work happening now: relationships, language, movement, self-regulation, sensory discovery, problem-solving, imitation, social connection, and growing independence.
Rooted in values that matter
Our culture is shaped by enduring values of peace, gentleness, patience, gratitude, stewardship, kindness, care, and strong foundations.
These values are reflected in how we prepare our environment, care for children, partner with families, and build community.
There is more to experience than we share online
The heart of Olive & Stone is best understood in person.
During a private tour, families can learn more about our classroom communities, daily rhythms, educational philosophy, developmental documentation, and the way our environments are prepared for young children.