Wonder
Curiosity
Brilliance
Community
Little Wonders Early Learning Center
We are a new early childhood endeavor committed to caring for the young children of public-school teachers and staff in Nashville. While educators are prioritized at Little Wonders, all are welcome to apply!
Our Mission
Little Wonders Early Learning Center aims to deliver high-quality, child-centered early education and care to the children of Davidson county’s hardworking educators. Through stimulating classroom and outdoor environments and responsive educator practices we strive to foster children’s innate wonder, curiosity, and brilliance as, together, they learn about the world around them.
Our Vision
We seek to develop inclusive, growth-minded communities of learners for our children, early childhood educators, and families.
CHILDREN
Children’s “little wonders” about the world are nurtured so that children come to trust their innate ability to learn. Children find a sense of belonging as they learn from and with one another as part of a safe, joyful, and loving community.
EDUCATORS
Early childhood educators are full of “little wonders” about the complex work of their practice and engage in deep thinking about that practice with one another. They feel supported and valued as professionals with a sense of belonging and ownership in Little Wonders.
FAMILIES
Families’ come together to puzzle through the “little wonders” that arise through the daily work of parenting. Families and teachers partner to best guide and support children.
When educators know their own children are deeply cared for during the school-day, it allows them to be fully present in their own work.
"Little Wonders has been a complete blessing to our family. Being able to take our son to work with me every day has been great for my own emotional health and knowing he is right downstairs fills my heart with joy. The staff is great to work with — friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Exactly what I would expect. Little Wonders is a great community to be a part of!"
Zaia and Shawn Thombre-Jackson
"Little Wonders has been the best thing for our son’s development. Almost immediately, he became a much happier, more curious, and more confident kid. His teachers are constantly engaging with him mentally and emotionally in ways that just weren’t possible elsewhere. We could not be more thankful for Little Wonders giving us the peace of mind that our son is being cared for and invested in when we’re not with him."
Adam & Rachel Duff
"We love Little Wonders! Our daughter absolutely adores her teachers, and we're confident that she is learning so much from them. The staff at Little Wonders are engaging, warm, supportive, and it's easy to tell they truly care about all of the kids in their charge. We feel so lucky to have found such an amazing community of educators!"
Katie and Stuart Guthrie
"Little Wonders has been so amazing for our family! The entire staff is so friendly and I feel so confident leaving my child in their care. They care for him as if he was their own. I love the music time they incorporate throughout the day as well. My son is learning so much and I'm so glad we made the decision to go to Little Wonders!"
Julia Fox
"Little Wonders has been more than just a care facility for my daughter. In just a few months, they have become family. Right from the beginning everyone has provided me with a sense of relief leaving my little on in their care. I was worried that my daughter, who has some developmental delays, may be too much for the Little Wonders staff but they have made every accommodation to make sure she is well cared for. When other centers turned us away, Little Wonders welcomed us with open arms. My child has been flourishing because of the amazing people. We love Little Wonders."
Leila Charles