🌿 Welcome to Kids Haven Discovery Center!
We’re so glad you’re here!
At Kids Haven, we’ve created something truly special—a place where education, exploration, and community come together. As a nonprofit homeschool enrichment and homesteading program, we’re proud to offer children in kindergarten through 5th grade a learning experience that goes far beyond the classroom.
From personalized academic support using Smile Zemi to caring for animals, planting gardens, preserving seasonal foods, and exploring the great outdoors—your child will grow in confidence, curiosity, and creativity every single day.
Whether you’re seeking a full-time learning solution or a supportive community for your homeschool journey, Kids Haven is a place where your little one can thrive.
We invite you to explore our site, learn more about our programs, and schedule a visit to discover why Kids Haven truly feels like a second home.
Welcome to the family!
Our Purpose
At Kids Haven Discovery Center, our purpose is to empower young learners through a unique blend of homeschooling support and hands-on homesteading experiences. As a nonprofit educational enrichment program, we are dedicated to nurturing curious minds, fostering independence, and cultivating a deep connection to nature and community.
Through personalized digital instruction, agricultural learning, and real-world skills like gardening, animal care, and seasonal food preparation, we create a haven where children can thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially.
We believe every child deserves access to an engaging, supportive environment that honors their individuality while preparing them for a meaningful future.
💳 Membership & Enrollment Breakdown
✨ One-Time Enrollment Fee: $400 per child
This fee secures your child’s spot and covers the initial setup costs, including:
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✔️ Smile Zemi tablet-based learning system setup
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✔️ Curriculum materials & digital access
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✔️ School supplies (notebooks, writing tools, folders, etc.)
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✔️ Gardening gloves, child tools & outdoor gear
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✔️ Activity journals and homestead logs
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✔️ Start-up items for participation in food prep & canning projects
This fee is due upon acceptance and is non-refundable.
Monthly Membership Dues: $850 per child (marlborough)
$800 per child (gales ferry)
As a nonprofit program, we do not charge tuition. Instead, your child participates as a monthly member. Dues are collected at the beginning of each month. Gales ferry location is on a smaller scale with less animals and can be broken into weekly payments.
✅ What’s Included:
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📘 Daily academic instruction using Smile Zemi (K–5th grade level)
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🌿 Homesteading Education: gardening, composting, harvesting, seed care
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🐐 Animal Care Rotations: rabbits, chickens, ducks, sheep, goats, peacocks, mini cow (supervised and age-appropriate)
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🍓 Agricultural Learning: seasonal food prep, preserving, canning, and drying
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🧁 Hands-On Life Skills: food safety, kitchen prep, farm-to-table understanding
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🎨 Creative Workshops: art, music, journaling, storytelling
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🎭 Monthly Enrichment Classes: rotating activities like music, dance, or karate (all included in membership)
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🌳 Nature Exploration & Outdoor Play: every day
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🚌 Local Field Trips (transportation and entry fees not covered)
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📒 All supplies & materials provided—no additional hidden costs
💡 Why Membership, Not Tuition?
As a nonprofit, we aim to make this model affordable, accessible, and inclusive. Your membership directly supports:
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Our farm and animal care costs
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Staff, safety, and educational supervision
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Enrichment instructors and field trip partnerships
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Supplies, materials, and maintenance
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Continued growth of our outdoor learning environment
📝 Enrollment Process
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Submit Interest Form or Email Us: KidsHaven.DC@gmail.com
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Tour Our Program & Homestead
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Complete Registration Packet
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Pay Enrollment Fee
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Begin with Your First Month's Membership
Classroom Schedule
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Our days are rooted in routine, enriched by nature, and designed to support a healthy balance of structure, hands-on exploration, and social-emotional growth. 🌞 Morning Routine 8:00 – 8:30 AM 🍎 Arrival & Morning Snack Children are welcomed in and offered a light, healthy snack. Gentle start to the day with music, books, or conversation. 8:30 – 9:30 AM 🐓 Outdoor Animal Chores Children help care for our homestead animals: feed, water, and observe rabbits, goats, chickens, ducks, and sheep. Animal rotations are age-appropriate and supervised. Older students may tend to bee boxes (when in season at Marlborough location) 9:30 – 9:45 AM 🧼 Bathroom Break & Wash Up Transition inside for handwashing, hydration, and bathroom time. Calming music may help ease the transition. 📘 Academic Block 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM 🎓 Classroom Learning Time Structured learning block with a mix of: Smile Zemi digital lessons (math, reading, writing, science) Small group projects Journaling, handwriting, and enrichment activities Teachers guide each child’s individualized learning goals. 🥗 Midday Reset 12:00 – 12:30 PM 🍴 Lunch Children bring their own lunches and eat in small groups outdoors (weather permitting) or in our farmhouse-style gathering space. 12:30 – 1:15 PM ⚽ Free Play & Gross Motor Time (Outdoors) Movement-based play with loose parts, nature-based games, or rest under the trees. An important break for social interaction, sensory input, and joy. 🌱 Afternoon Exploration or Wrap Up Class Studies 1:15 – 2:00 PM 🌻 Garden Time Children head to our gardens to plant, weed, water, and harvest. Activities vary by season: seeding in spring, canning in fall, composting year-round. Life skills are reinforced through real-world agricultural experiences. 🔁 Transition Tips for Families: Children should arrive no later than 8:15 AM to fully participate. Dress for the outdoors daily – rainboots, sunhats, and layers are encouraged! Water bottles and labeled lunch containers are required.
What Families Are Saying
The hands-on activities have truly transformed my child's learning experience.
Every day at Kids Haven is a new adventure for my son! He loves it here.
The staff is amazing and truly cares about the kids.