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Kinhaven School

Kinhaven believes that play is the foundation of joyful growth and meaning in children’s early years. We promote purposeful play to foster our children's intellectual, creative, social, emotional and physical development. Our child-initiated and teacher-guided curriculum encourages confidence, curiosity and compassion in our young learners.  Through governance, collaboration, and participation, parents are essential to the Kinhaven community.  We believe that parents are children’s first and most important teachers, and their involvement inspires a love of learning.

At Kinhaven School, we:

• Honor children and their potential by providing a joyful and challenging environment and the time to pursue play and meaningful experiences.
• Honor families for their differences, as children’s first and most important teachers, and for their generosity in sharing their skills and talents.
• Honor our educators for the diverse experiences they bring to Kinhaven, the regard they hold for our children, and their commitment to continued pedagogical growth. 
• Honor the founders and previous members for their vision and stewardship in shaping the Kinhaven we enjoy today by pledging to ensure the viability of our school and its defining elements as Kinhaven celebrates its fiftieth year in 2021, and for fifty years into the future.