Our Programs

Learning That Grows With Your Child

At Wildflower, children are placed into mixed age groups based on their developmental stage and academic readiness, allowing learning to grow naturally as children mature. Our programs are designed to support children from early childhood through the teen years, with increasing independence, responsibility, and depth over time.

Families join Wildflower knowing their child will be supported within a thoughtfully guided, community-based environment — one that offers structure and purpose while honoring curiosity, individuality, and meaningful connection.

Our Learning Model

Across all age groups, Children at Wildflower engage in hands-on exploration, collaborative work, meaningful projects, and discussion guided by mentors who support learning without limiting creativity or independent thought. Programming is kept intentionally small, allowing mentors to truly know each child and support their growth.

Daily Schedule

Co-op is held from September to June. All age groups meet three days per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-3:30pm.

Our Explorers group for ages 3-6 also has an optional 4th day available. This program will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

A Supportive Partnership With Families

Across all programs, parents are active partners in their child’s learning journey. Families set their child’s broader educational goals, and work with their child at home, while Wildflower helps fill in the gaps through year-long classes, shared experiences, and community support.

Enrolled parents also rotate as volunteers for the cooperative throughout the year and can serve as mentors for full-time or part-time courses. This partnership allows families to remain deeply involved in their child's learning without carrying the full educational load alone.

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Programs by Age Group

Explorers

Ages 3-6, Early Learning to First Grade

The early years are a time of curiosity, movement, and discovery. In our Explorers program, young children learn through hands-on experiences, play-based exploration, and meaningful work within a calm, supportive environment.

Children build social-emotional skills, independence, confidence, and Islamic identity while developing a strong foundation for future academic learning.

The focus for Explorers is on nurturing curiosity, fostering connection, and helping children feel capable and excited to learn.

Parents can expect:

A gentle introduction to group learning, consistent routines, foundations building in literacy and numeracy, and close communication that supports learning both at Wildflower and at home.

Craft Keepers

Ages 6.5-9, First Grade to Fourth Grade

As children grow, their desire to create, question, and collaborate expands. In Craft Keepers, learning becomes more project-based and skill-focused, while still honoring imagination and curiosity.

Children strengthen their academic skills, practice collaboration, and develop independence through meaningful work and shared experiences. Learning remains hands-on and engaging, with guidance that supports confidence and persistence.

Parents can expect:

Clear structure, thoughtful guidance, elementary-level math and language skills, and ongoing insight into how their child is growing socially, emotionally, and academically.

Innovators

Ages 10-13, Fifth Grade - Eighth Grade

The Innovators program supports children as they move into deeper thinking, increased responsibility, and more complex learning. Children engage in longer-term projects, critical thinking, active discussions, and collaborative problem-solving.

At this stage, learning is designed to challenge children while still offering support, helping them develop independence, ownership, and confidence in their abilities.

Parents can expect:

A balance of accountability and flexibility, clear expectations, and communication that helps families support learning beyond co-op days.

Pathfinders

Ages 13-17, Ninth Grade - Twelfth Grade

The teen years are a time of identity formation, exploration, and growing independence. Pathfinders are supported through self-directed projects, mentorship, collaboration, and real-world experiences that help them clarify interests and develop practical 21st century skills.

Learning emphasizes responsibility, initiative, communication, and critical thinking, preparing teens for life beyond their time at Wildflower — whatever path they choose.

Parents can expect:

Guided independence, customized learning plans, meaningful mentorship, and a supportive community that respects teens as capable, growing individuals.