Carriage House was founded in 1973 as a nonprofit preschool, originally located in the basement of The Father Dyer Church. After many years of dedicated fundraising, our new facility opened its doors in 1995, offering care for children from as young as eight weeks up to six years old.
Our Mission
Carriage House is committed to nurturing intellectual, social-emotional, and physical development within a high-quality early childhood environment. We build meaningful relationships with families and our community, honor the uniqueness of childhood, and inspire lifelong learners with a strong sense of global responsibility.
Our Philosophy
At Carriage House, we believe the early childhood years are a crucial period of rapid development and learning. We are dedicated to providing an environment that fosters discovery and respects each child’s individual learning style and temperament. To achieve this, we implement Developmentally Appropriate Practice as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
“The Carriage House is an amazing community of teachers, parents, and children. My daughter struggles saying goodbye in the morning, but the lead teacher always welcomes her with loving care and thoughtful distractions. Both my daughter and I have grown tremendously thanks to the consistent structure of the program and the thoughtful leadership and guidance from the directors.””
What Makes Us Special
At Carriage House, we believe every child deserves a caring, stimulating, and joyful environment to explore and grow. What sets us apart is our dedicated team of educators who build strong, nurturing relationships with each child and family. We tailor learning experiences to honor each child’s unique strengths and interests, fostering curiosity and confidence.
Our commitment to the community, coupled with our use of research-based practices like The Creative Curriculum®, ensures that children develop the skills they need to thrive, academically, socially, and emotionally. We invite you to join our Carriage House family and discover a place where your child is valued, inspired, and supported every day.
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