Explora Discovery School

𝐎𝐮𝐫 3-𝐃𝐚𝐲 & 𝟓-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐’𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦!

🍃 Limited spots are still available in our Tuesday/Thursday (2-day) schedule in that classroom.

Already enrolled in our Mon/Wed/Fri 2’s schedule? You still have the option to upgrade to the 5-day schedule if you decide it’s a better fit. New families interested in the 3-day or 5-day options will be added to the waitlist.

If you’ve been considering Explora, now is a great time to reserve your spot before remaining availability fills.

💚 Learn more and reserve your spot at ExploraNC.com.

🌿 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝟒/𝟓'𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦

Our Blended 4/5's lead teacher believes that when children are deeply known, listened to, and trusted, they discover just how capable they truly are.

She slows down to truly listen. She follows children's curiosity, honors their ideas, and creates spaces where every child feels safe to wonder, explore, take risks, and belong.

Her passion has always been seeing children, hearing children, and advocating for their right to grow at a developmentally appropriate pace. In a world that often celebrates acceleration and comparison, she has spent her career reminding families that childhood is not a race, it is something to protect.

Throughout her career, she has taught in a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool, led inclusive classrooms, spent more than two decades supporting children with diverse learning needs, and mentored countless children both in and out of the classroom.

For the past 15 years, she has also been a passionate advocate for play, connection, and childhood as the co-creator of a global online parenting community.

She holds master's degrees in both Early Childhood Development and Exceptional Student Education. a reflection of the depth of knowledge, compassion, and intentionality she brings to our school each day.

Her philosophy beautifully reflects the heart of Explora:
"What truly builds resilient, intelligent, emotionally whole humans isn't flashcards or worksheets...it's play, presence, and connection."

We cannot wait for our families to experience the warmth, wisdom, and joy she will bring to our community.

🌿 Our Blended 4/5's Class is now enrolling. We would be honored to welcome your family to Explora.

Learn more at ExploraNC.com.

🌿 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟑'𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦

Our 3's lead teacher believes the early years are a powerful time when children begin discovering not only the world around them, but who they are becoming.

She believes young children thrive when they are given the freedom to play, create, and follow their own interests. Through music, movement, nature, and hands-on exploration, she nurtures children's curiosity while supporting independence, confidence, and connection.

She creates a classroom filled with wonder, creativity, and meaningful experiences where children feel safe to ask questions, share their ideas, follow their curiosity, and discover the joy of learning.

With over a decade of experience in early childhood and arts education, she brings a unique perspective rooted in Montessori philosophy, child-led learning, and the belief that strong relationships are the foundation for meaningful experiences.

Her background as a music educator allows her to weave creativity, rhythm, movement, and self-expression into children's everyday experiences while supporting collaboration, communication, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

She holds a Master of Arts in Musicology, a reflection of the creativity, curiosity, and depth of knowledge she brings to our classroom each day.

Her connection to Explora is both professional and personal. She believes so deeply in the values and philosophy behind our program that she has chosen Explora for her own child as well. As both an educator and a parent within our community, she brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the trust families place in us when they choose a school for their child.

We cannot wait for our families to experience the creativity, warmth, and joy she will bring to our 3's classroom.

🌿 Our 3's class is nearly full, with only a couple spots remaining in our Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule.

Learn more at ExploraNC.com.

🌿 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟐'𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦

Our 2's lead teacher embodies everything we hope a child's very first school experience will be: a place where they feel safe, valued, loved, and excited to discover the world around them.

She is warm, thoughtful, and deeply committed to honoring children exactly where they are.

She believes the toddler years are some of the most important in a child's life, a time when children are building confidence, learning to communicate, developing friendships, and discovering who they are. She views it as a privilege to help guide children through those first big milestones.

Her approach to teaching is rooted in love, respect, and connection. She understands that before children can confidently explore and learn, they need to feel secure, supported, and truly known.

In her classroom, children are met with patience, encouragement, gentle guidance, and meaningful relationships that help them build independence and trust in themselves.

Beyond the classroom, she is the co-creator of a global online parenting community, helping families better understand and connect with their children. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with disciplines in Social Work and Sociology, is a certified Montessori Early Childhood educator, and is a Certified Positive Parenting Educator, reflecting the deep understanding of child development, relationships, and families she brings to our community each day.

We cannot wait for our families to experience the warmth, patience, and joy she will bring to our 2's classroom.

🌿 We are so excited to see our 2's community come together! Our 2's classroom is nearly full, with only a couple spots remaining.

Register today to reserve your child’s place at Explora.

Learn more at ExploraNC.com.

🌿 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.

We are so excited to share that our founding teaching team is complete and we could not feel more confident in the thoughtful, experienced, and deeply caring educators who will help bring Explora to life.

Over the next three days, we’ll be introducing the incredible educators who will lead our 2's, 3's, and Blended 4/5's classrooms. We cannot wait for you to discover the warmth, experience, creativity, and intention each of them brings to Explora.

We hope that as you get to know them, you’ll feel what we already do:

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥. 🌿

Stay tuned as we introduce our teaching team.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞.

Kindergarten readiness is about so much more than ABCs and 123s

It’s about building the skills children need to navigate the world with confidence, curiosity, and care.

Can they solve problems?

Can they make a friend?

Can they persevere when something is hard?

Can they ask thoughtful questions?

Can they communicate their ideas, regulate their emotions, and approach the world with confidence and curiosity?

These are the skills that prepare children not only for kindergarten, but for a lifetime of learning.

At Explora Discovery School, children build these skills naturally through meaningful play, outdoor exploration, collaboration, and opportunities to think, create, and discover every day.

Research continues to show that children learn best through hands-on experiences that invite them to wonder, create, collaborate, and explore. When curiosity leads the way, a lifelong love of learning begins.

We're not just preparing children for their first day of school.

We're helping them become curious, capable, kind, and confident learners for life.

🌿 Our Blended 4/5 Class is now enrolling! Give your child a final preschool year filled with curiosity, connection, and joyful learning. Learn more at ExploraNC.com.

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞

Before the calendar fills with school days...
Before the rhythms of the school year begin...
Before free time becomes a little harder to find...

There's one more year.

One more year to explore, create, imagine, and play.
One more year to climb, build, dig, splash, and discover.
One more year to slow down, follow new interests, and simply be a kid.

At Explora Discovery School, we believe childhood isn't something to rush through, it's something to savor.

Our blended 4/5 class offers children one final preschool year filled with meaningful play, outdoor exploration, a strong sense of belonging, and experiences that nurture curiosity, confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Because preparing for kindergarten isn't just about learning letters and numbers. It's about raising children who are curious, capable, kind, and excited to learn.

Give them one more year to explore.

🌿 Now enrolling our Blended 4/5 Class. Reserve your spot today and discover why one more year of childhood can make all the difference. Learn more at ExploraNC.com.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟐-𝐃𝐚𝐲 & 𝟓-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟑’𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦!

🍃 Limited spots are still available in our Monday/Wednesday/Friday (3-day) schedule in that classroom.

Already enrolled in our Tuesday/Thursday 3’s schedule? You still have the option to upgrade to the 5-day schedule if you decide it’s a better fit. New families interested in the 2-day or 5-day options will be added to the waitlist.

If you’ve been considering Explora, now is a great time to reserve your spot before remaining availability fills.

💚 Learn more and reserve your spot at ExploraNC.com.

𝟔 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐖𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝

We believe play is the most important work of childhood.
We believe children’s curiosity should guide learning.
We believe nature is one of the greatest teachers.
We believe every child is capable.
We believe the process matters more than perfection.
We believe childhood should feel like childhood.

At Explora Discovery School, these beliefs shape everything we do—from our thoughtfully designed learning spaces to the way we support children each day.

We see children as naturally curious, capable, and full of wonder. Our role is not to rush childhood, but to nurture it by creating meaningful opportunities for exploration, creativity, connection, and joy.

If these values resonate with your family, we’d love to welcome you to our community for the 2026–2027 school year.

💚 Enrollment is now open at ExploraNC.com

At Explora Discovery School, we believe childhood shouldn’t be rushed. Wonder can’t be scheduled or hurried—it unfolds when children have the time and freedom to ask questions, investigate, create, and discover.

That’s why you may see us lingering to watch a caterpillar, following a child’s idea into an unexpected project, or spending an extra few minutes exploring a puddle after the rain. We believe these moments aren’t distractions from learning—they are the learning.

We slow down so curiosity has room to grow. 💚

Our children know how to do this, we just have to give ourselves permission to join them. xo ~ Nicolette