The Children’s Schoolhouse was founded in 1971 by a group of Davidson parents who envisioned a preschool grounded in sound principles of early childhood development. Their belief—that children are curious, capable, and intuitive individuals who thrive through exploration and discovery—remains the cornerstone of our philosophy today.

We believe in the power of play. Our curriculum is built on the understanding that children learn best by doing, not merely by listening. Through an emergent curriculum, we encourage discovery learning with hands-on activities, open-ended experiences, and rich opportunities for play in a variety of centers.

We also embrace a “multi-age” approach, which fosters cooperative play and allows teachers to support each child’s individual needs and talents. As a cooperative school, family involvement is a valued part of this process. Parents contribute in meaningful, coordinated ways—both inside and outside the classroom—to help create a nurturing and balanced learning community.