The people behind the welcome

Warm hands. Open eyes. Plenty of questions.

Our guides create the conditions for children to feel safe, capable, and deeply interested in the world.

Meet the guides

Every child deserves to be known.

Maya Rao, founder and lead guide
Founder & lead guide

Maya Rao

Maya believes early education should feel like a safe place to wonder out loud.

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Aarav Menon, movement and outdoor guide
Movement & outdoor guide

Aarav Menon

Aarav brings rhythm, movement, and a daily invitation to notice the natural world.

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Nisha Thomas, family partnerships
Family partnerships

Nisha Thomas

Nisha helps every family feel informed, welcomed, and part of the school community.

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The places that hold the day

Designed for little independence.

The bright sunroom studio with low shelves
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The sunroom

A bright, calm studio with low shelves and child-sized materials.

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The wild garden at play time
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The wild garden

A green outdoor classroom for muddy knees and quiet discoveries.

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A child reading in the family nook
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The family nook

A welcoming corner for arrivals, conversations, and shared reading.

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