a unique school
A living Atelier of creativity, learning, and belonging.
We believe that education is a collective act of creation
Children are seen as intelligent, curious, and full of potential.
Our school is a community that invests in learning how to learn.
With over
30
Years of Experience
and a vibrant multicultural community, we offer a deeply human, creative, and reflective approach to early childhood education inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
whay L’Atelier ?
What makes us unique?
A School That Is an Atelier
Every classroom, hallway, and outdoor space becomes a studio for research, exploration, and expression. L’Atelier is a school designed to think, feel, and transform.
Creative Intelligence at the Core
We nurture each child’s innate ability to imagine, inquire, and innovate from the earliest years. Here, creativity is not a subject – it’s a way of thinking, living, and being.
30 Years of Meaningful Impact
Founded in 1995, L’Atelier has walked alongside thousands of children, families, and educators with intention, beauty, and purpose.
We Welcome Families, Not Just Students
From Coffee Fridays to collaborative parent-child projects, we invite families to be part of a living community — not just drop-offs and pick-ups.
A Truly Multicultural Community
With families from over 30 cultures, we celebrate diversity and create an inclusive, global learning environment where every voice matters.
Our Programs
Ages: 1 to 2 years old
In this first encounter with school life, children are surrounded by care, trust, curiosity, and wonder. As they conquer verticality and begin to explore their emerging sense of identity, they are invited into a sensory dialogue with their environment – connecting with materials and expressive languages.
The body and mind become connoisseurs of movement, rhythm, and sound, while their hands explore objects, textures, and color. These experiences – rooted in emotional connection and growing autonomy – nurture the early foundations of communication, independence, and belonging in the world.
Toddlers
Ages: 2 to 3 years old
A space for growing autonomy, imaginative play, and early friendships. Teachers guide children through emerging routines, communication, and collaborative learning experiences
Threes (Pre-K3)
Ages: 3 to 4 years old
Children begin to engage in more complex thinking and inquiry. Projects emerge from their questions and are enriched by expressive materials, group dialogue, and documentation.
Junior Kindergarten (Pre-K4)
Ages: 4 to 5 years old
With growing confidence, children explore identity, responsibility, and empathy. Projects become deeper and more layered, integrating language, math, science, and the arts.
Kindergarten
Ages: 5 to 6 years old
A transformative year where research, collaboration, and reflection converge. Children engage in long-term projects, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the transition to elementary school — grounded in creativity and community.
Young Toddlers Class
Ages: 1 to 2 years old
In this first encounter with school life, children are surrounded by care, trust, curiosity, and wonder. As they conquer verticality and begin to explore their emerging sense of identity, they are invited into a sensory dialogue with their environment – connecting with materials and expressive languages.
The body and mind become connoisseurs of movement, rhythm, and sound, while their hands explore objects, textures, and color. These experiences – rooted in emotional connection and growing autonomy – nurture the early foundations of communication, independence, and belonging in the world.
Toddlers
Ages: 2 to 3 years old
A space for growing autonomy, imaginative play, and early friendships. Teachers guide children through emerging routines, communication, and collaborative learning experiences
Threes (Pre-K3)
Ages: 3 to 4 years old
Children begin to engage in more complex thinking and inquiry. Projects emerge from their questions and are enriched by expressive materials, group dialogue, and documentation.
Junior Kindergarten (Pre-K4)
Ages: 4 to 5 years old
With growing confidence, children explore identity, responsibility, and empathy. Projects become deeper and more layered, integrating language, math, science, and the arts.
Kindergarten
Ages: 5 to 6 years old
A transformative year where research, collaboration, and reflection converge. Children engage in long-term projects, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the transition to elementary school — grounded in creativity and community.
Enrichments
Invest in your culture of creativity
Afterschool Enrichment Classes
Open to children ages 0 to 12.
Our enrichment program extends learning beyond the school day, fostering a culture of knowing, creating, and exploring personal interests and talents. Children participate in a wide range of experiences—from soccer to cooking, philosophy to breakdance, STEAM to nature exploration—each offering new ways to learn and connect.
Summer Camp
L’Atelier’s summer camp invites children ages 1 to 12 into a world of imagination, exploration, and creative expression.
Each week offers hands-on projects, nature play, movement, storytelling, and experiences designed to spark joy and wonder.
Our summer program reflects the same values as our school year: respect, beauty, community, and meaningful learning through play.
The voice of community
We believe in creating community bend sense of belonging
Christina Bonarrigo
“L’Atelier is the dream school we had always been looking for”
Parent of a Pre-K3 student
“At L’Atelier, my child is not just learning — they are thriving, imagining, and expressing in ways I never thought possible.”
Here’s what happens next
ourschool@latelier.org
Phone
305-662-2326