Our Philosophy
We promise to celebrate each child in their uniqueness.
We promise to actively engage each child in their personal growth.
We promise to offer an anchor of safety and love that each child can rely on.
We promise to work hand in hand with families in raising our community's children
At Madrona we strive to embrace the whole child while fostering healthy social and emotional growth, cooperative teamwork and an engaged independence.
Our approach to education gives children the freedom to explore and develop to their fullest potential while working with carefully selected materials, within a purposefully prepared environment with gentle guidance and support.
Madrona Children’s Academy classrooms are designed to support the students' development of independence and empowerment. Carefully guided as appropriate, students choose their own works based on their curiosity, imagination, and level of intellect. As a result, students become active, self-directed learners, independent thinkers, and self-confident decision-makers.
Our Classrooms offer excellent opportunities for exploration in these endeavors, allowing younger children to learn from older children, while the elders gain experience as mentors.
Motivated by their own interests, efforts, and experiences children learn not only beginning and supportive academics, but also important everyday living skills.
Together with families, we will create a village of support and care,
Where children feel wrapped in security, acceptance and peace,
Where children can do their best learning,
Where children can grow to become their best selves.