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Individualized Teaching
We emphasize self-discovery to guide a child to discovering how they learn best.
Encouraging Exploration
Leadership Training
Well-Rounded Education
Designed for Learning Efficiency
One-on-One Care
Team Collaboration
Our Curriculum
We value taking a hands-on approach to learning and giving direct attention to each child's individual developmental needs. We utilize a Biblical based curriculum to give the students a well-rounded education and a sense of truth. We have designed multiple age classrooms to help children grow into leaders and begin to develop their own teaching skills as well as learn to take direction and work as a team.
Infant / Toddler
Three months - three year is the sensitive period for language and movement. We have prepared an enticing environment that encourages the child to start developing independents and personal autonomy, With the support of loving and caring guides the child learns more in this stage of life then any other time when given the opportunity.
Primary
3–6-years is a period where children have a strong need for selfcare and care for their environment. Though self-correcting activities designed to foster the child's love of learning and need for order, their confidence grows as they find joy exploring everything in their world.
Elementary
In Elementary we start the process of converting the concepts from the concrete to the abstract. With teamwork and the careful guidance of a directress, critical thinking is encouraged to problems solve and develop excellent time management skills.
Middle School
In Middle School we start honing in on each child's interest through internships for real world experience while continuing to develop excellent leadership and team building.
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Tuition
We provide affordable childcare options for families who strive to give their children the best education they can.
Tuition Pricing
We offer fair billing for each child no matter what class they are in. We supply a detailed price list with exact information for parents, and are more than happy to answer any questions you might have!
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Location
We operate right in the heart of the charming town of Wakarusa, conveniently located near Elkhart, New Paris, Goshen, Mishawaka and Nappanee. We have renovated the historical "Come and Dine" building and turned it into a beautiful environment for children.
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Integrity
The importance of guiding a child to developing their sense of wholeness and moral principal holds a strongpoint in our curriculum.
Honesty
Honesty contains many aspects, social honesty but also within oneself is a virtue rarely taught nor sustained in modern schooling. Showing a student why they must respect their own honest motivations will follow them long into adulthood. We're not raising children, we're raising adults.
Preferring others above ourselves
Grace and courtesy hold a substantial role in developing ones social skills. Learning not just how, but why we should follow that Golden Rule will bring a child to find their own motivation and discover the importance of treating others with respect and kindness.
Our Story
The name Waterbrook Wonders is a tribute to Victor Hart who named our home school Waterbrook after Psalm 42:1 As the hart pants after water brooks, So pants my soul after you O God.
Being aware that many parents are now seeking new options for their child's education, we saw the need. Feeling the call and deeply held passion for a safe, positive, and productive place for boys and girls to explore and discover, we began a journey. As a result, Waterbrook Wonders was born. In 2024 God has miraculously provided us beautiful land with a charming iconic building that gives us room to grow.
Teachers
Our staff at Waterbrook Wonders are CPR/First Aid Certified.
Tammy Troyer
Tammy Troyer is our lead Montessori director overseeing all classes. She has had twenty plus years' experience, working from zero through high school. Her passion is observing children finding the joy in learning and exploring the world around them.
Liz Mullet
Liz Mullet has been working with children and youth for twenty plus years. Her specialties are instructing children in team building and mathematics. She is known for her exceptional work ethic and passion for helping children develop personal responsibility, as well as behavioral maturity.
Mya Fedorow
Mya Fedorow has been teaching for several years. She absolutely adores the kiddos and prioritizes teaching children to develop their social/behavioral skills. She assists them in expanding their minds and discovering their creativity. She believes in motivation over expectation and will help your children blossom into the smart cookies she knows they can be!
Jazlyn Troyer
Jazlyn Troyer has been working with Tammy Troyer in childcare since her youth. She assists our youngest class in learning the fundamentals of development, and works with molding the babies into bright and curious individuals. She provides a stable presence for the young children and works with them on beginning the journey of growth.
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FAQs
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No, we do not provide diapers, baby wipes, rash cream, baby powder or bum medicine for children in our Infant/Toddler classroom. Parents will need to supply us with adequate amounts, one full package of both diapers and baby wipes with your child's name on them. Parents of children in the Primary classroom must provide at least one extra outfit for their child.
YES. The Brightwheel app is a daily tool that our staff uses to contact, message and update all parents. As well as keeping parents informed of the daily tasks and news on their children. The Facebook page alone with not keep parents sufficiently updated, and we will not take it upon ourselves to make exceptions and individually call or text parents for non-administrative questions/concerns.
We follow public school yearly schedule on a general basis. We are not consistent with them on every holiday. We do have our own schedule and will take the responsibility to ensure that it is provided on Brightwheel to be viewed at any time. Parents must download the Brightwheel app to stay updated on any and all schedule changes. Classes start at 9:00 AM and continue until 3:00 PM. We provide "beforecare" as early as 7:00 AM and "aftercare" from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM if needed.
We do not allow any fantasy-based clothing (unicorns, mermaids, or video-game and TV show characters) we lead a very down-to-earth curriculum and prefer our students to focus their minds on the realistic aspects of their environment. Plants, people, animals, food, hearts, stars, etc. is perfectly acceptable. Weather and gender appropriate clothing is a must. Girls are absolutely allowed to wear dresses or skirts, however we ask that they wear either shorts or leggings/tights underneath them. Immodest clothing (crop tops, miniskirts, gym tanks with waist-level arm holes, make-up, excessive jewelry) will not be allowed. We believe children should dress like children.
We have a daily snack time and on special occasions may provide assorted treats for the enjoyment of the children. However we do require each student to eat a full breakfast at home and bring a packed lunch with them to school. Parents of infants will need to supply milk and/or formula for their babies as needed.
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