Welcome to Village Roots Collective
A Safe And Joyful Place To Learn Through Play, Exploration & Connection
We are a play-based, cooperative microschool and homeschool enrichment community for children ages 3–14, where learning grows alongside the child. Younger learners build confidence through play, creativity, and hands-on exploration, while older students engage in collaborative projects, critical thinking, and meaningful real-world experiences. Our skilled educators create developmentally appropriate opportunities for children to connect, create, collaborate, and grow, supported by parent volunteers.
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Play • Explore • Create • Learn
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Play • Explore • Create • Learn
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Play • Explore • Create • Learn
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Where Learning Grows Alongside The Child
Village Roots was created to give families something many of us were craving – community. A place where children feel safe, connected, and free to be themselves while growing through play, exploration, creativity, collaboration, and meaningful experiences.
From our littlest learners to middle schoolers, we create developmentally appropriate experiences that honor each child’s unique pace, voice, and personality. As a cooperative learning community, families and educators work together to nurture confidence, curiosity, belonging, and a love of learning.
Programs That Grow Alongside The Child
Maples
(ages 3–5)
Play-based early childhood for curious, hands-on learners. Children build confidence through imaginative play, creativity, outdoor exploration, emotional regulation, early social skills, and developmentally appropriate experiences designed to nurture independence and belonging.
Redwoods
(ages 5–8 | K–2nd)
Hands-on homeschool enrichment for early elementary learners. Children learn through play, creativity, science, social studies, collaborative projects, movement, and social-emotional growth while building confidence, friendships, and problem-solving skills.
Willows
(ages 8–11 | 3rd–5th)
Collaborative homeschool enrichment for upper elementary learners. Students deepen curiosity through hands-on projects, science, social studies, creativity, discussion, and meaningful peer collaboration while growing independence, confidence, and critical thinking.
Sycamores
(ages 11–14 | 6th–8th)
Project-based homeschool enrichment for middle schoolers. Students engage in thematic, real-world learning through collaborative projects, discussion, research, creativity, and problem-solving while strengthening confidence, communication, and student voice.
Keep that light inside you shining bright and never give up. The sky’s the limit.
Krystall DeBoy
Maples Teacher & Co-Founder
Rooted In Connection, Growth & Community
In classrooms structured around cooperative play-based learning, children tend to display more positive social behaviors, like
Belonging
Children learn best when they feel safe, known, and respected. We create an emotionally healthy environment where children trust they belong, their voice matters, and differences are welcomed.
Student Voice
We believe children are capable participants in their own learning. Through play, inquiry, projects, and discussion, students help shape experiences through their questions, interests, and ideas.
Curiosity & Creativity
From imaginative play to collaborative projects, children learn through exploration, experimentation, creativity, and meaningful hands-on experiences that spark confidence and joy.
The Power Of The Village
Village Roots is more than a school - it’s a cooperative community. Families, educators, and children work together to support one another, model collaboration, and create meaningful connections.
Why Play Matters
Find Your Village
We’d love to welcome your family into a community where children feel safe, connected, and excited to learn.
