Meadowlark School

09/02/2026

Yep, you heard it right folks! Meadowlark now offers a half day option! Visit the ‘Tuition and Enrollment’ tab on our website for the details 🌿 Schedule a tour to see our beautiful school and learn more about our Montessori/Reggio approach!

08/26/2026

It’s hard to know what the right thing to do as a parent. We all want to set our children up for success. We don't want them to feel behind. We want them to thrive, not just now, but throughout their lives.

Choosing a preschool can feel like a big decision because we're often told that early academics and sitting down to learn are what will give children a head start.

But what if the best preparation for your child's future looks a little different?

Research continues to show the incredible benefits of play-based learning. Through play, children develop problem solving skills, creativity, confidence, social skills, emotional regulation, independence, and a genuine love of learning. These are skills that will support them long after preschool.

If you've already enrolled your child in a more traditional preschool, but something in your heart is telling you to explore a different approach, it's not too late to make a change.
There is more than one path to preparing a child for kindergarten and for life. 🌿

Take a few minutes to read this article about the benefits of play-based preschool and why learning through play may be one of the greatest gifts we can give our young children. (LINK IN THE COMMENTS)

At Meadowlark School, we believe childhood is not something to rush through. ❤️

08/25/2026

08/19/2026

Thanks for loving us! We wouldn’t be the program we are without amazing families like you there!!

08/17/2026

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08/17/2026

Hi! 👋 Thanks so much for following Meadowlark School! 🌿

If you’re new around here, Meadowlark is a small, nature-based preschool in Columbia where children learn through play, exploration, and lots of time outdoors. We’re inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori and believe childhood should be full of wonder, connection, and plenty of muddy boots.

If you’re looking for a preschool for your child, we’d love for you to take a peek at our website and learn more about our school, philosophy, and enrollment:

meadowlarkcolumbia.org

We’d love to meet your family and answer any questions you have about joining our Meadowlark community! 🌱

Meadowlark School is a nature-based, Reggio Emilia inspired learning community for children ages 3-6 years old. The Reggio Emilia philosophy is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education which values the child as capable, resilient, and an active participant in their learnin....

08/10/2026

Our program is designed to help children collaborate with each other, engage deeply with our caring teachers, as well as learn from their natural environment. Our beautiful one-acre yard is a vital part of our classroom and play space, and provides ample space to play, garden, build, and get grounded. We spend an average of three hours a day outside, working on a variety of projects and playing.
 
At Meadowlark School, we encourage self-expression, independence, and a life-long love of learning through a nurturing, beautiful, and rich environment. We welcome you to visit with us and see for yourself! 

08/10/2026

Wowza! Could this shelf be any more beautiful?!
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” -Fred Rogers.