Our Programs

Learning that honors every child

Who we serve

Current: Children ages 5–11 in a micro-school setting, with low student-to-teacher ratios. Each year, we thoughtfully expand by adding new grade levels and age groups, allowing children to continue growing with us in a supportive and consistent environment.

Future Expansion: Plans to welcome learners of all ages through inclusive, flexible programming.

Two young girls sitting on a wooden deck holding gourds and smiling. A boy is in the background sitting on the deck, with plants and outdoor items around.

How We Learn

At Ahava, learning is designed to support the whole child. Through small groups, nature-based exploration, and a focus on emotional regulation, we create an environment where children can thrive both academically and socially. Our curriculum uses the natural world as both classroom and tool, from solving math problems with objects in nature, to exploring literacy through the Ahava Theatre.

Learning on the Farm
By growing vegetables, children learn science and nutrition firsthand — then extend their learning by preparing and sharing the food they’ve helped cultivate.

Creative Expression
Art, music, and hands-on building projects using natural and recycled materials encourage imagination and problem-solving.

Exploration Outdoors
Daily time in nature supports science discovery, sensory regulation, and imaginative play.

A young boy sitting on a small stool outdoors, holding a chick in his hands, smiling at the camera. Behind him is a chicken coop and some greenery.

Literacy in Action
In the Ahava Theatre, students bring a chosen story to life by elaborating on its characters, imagining new scenes, and performing together. Spelling and writing are supported through hands-on tools and movement-based activities — like moving letters, building words with tiles, or acting out vocabulary — that combine movement with academics. This approach engages both sides of the brain, holds children’s interest, and helps learning “stick” in meaningful ways.

Math in the Wild
Children explore math through movement and hands-on experiences — using objects in nature to sort, count, and problem-solve, or measuring and dividing while cooking and baking. They also practice real-world math by understanding money and selling their handmade products at the local farmers market. This active approach helps children connect abstract concepts to real experiences, engaging both mind and body so learning feels natural and lasting.

A grassy area with yellow flowers and green leaves. On the grass, there are flat stones spelling 'that' with small black letters, arranged to spell 'that'. There are also three painted rocks with the letters 't', 'h', and 'a' arranged to spell 'that'. A note below the rocks explains the project is about making words with repurposed paint samples and rocks.
A young girl in an orange shirt paints on a paper with paint and a fine brush, with additional painted spots and papers with dot patterns on the table.

Program Options

At Ahava, families can choose the schedule that best fits their needs while ensuring children receive the same nature-based, whole-child learning experience in both options.

Program Schedule Hours and Tuition

  • Four-Day Program Monday–Thursday 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $1,180 / month

  • Two-Day Program Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday (based on availability) 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $680 / month

  • For consistency and to provide more in-person learning days, Ahava is open year-round. Enrollment is a year-round commitment, and tuition is billed accordingly.

We proudly accept Step Up for Students Scholarships (UA and PEP) to help make our programs accessible to families.