WILD CHILD ACADEMY

A small, play-based nature preschool in Holladay, Utah

Primarily outdoor learning in a beautiful Holladay backyard preschool.

Children playing outside

PLAY-BASED

Children learn through play, curiosity, and real experiences.

Children painting

HANDS-ON LEARNING

Art, nature, stories, movement, and meaningful discovery.

Child looking at snail

ROOTED IN NATURE

The outdoors is our classroom and our inspiration.

Children walking outside with teacher

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL

Children practice kindness, confidence, problem-solving and friendship.

ABOUT WILD CHILD

Where childhood runs wild and imaginations bloom.

We believe children thrive when given the freedom to explore, create, and connect with the natural world. With a very small class size and one dedicated teacher, every child is known, seen, and supported.

Teacher and children with buckets by the mud kitchen

PRESCHOOL DETAILS

AGES 3–5

Designed for preschoolers.

6 CHILDREN

Very small class size per session.

1 TEACHER

One licensed educator with each group.

PRIMARILY OUTDOOR

We learn, play, and explore outside.

LICENSED

Licensed educator through the state of Utah.

Teacher reading a book to children sitting on logs in a garden

TUITION

$720/month

Tuition supports our small class model and helps provide a rich, play-based experience for your child.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Everything you need to know

Details for families considering Wild Child Academy.

SCHOOL YEAR

August–May, following the Granite School District calendar for holidays and breaks.

DAILY SESSIONS

Morning session: 9:00–12:00. Afternoon session: 1:00–4:00.

LOCATION

Residential home on Walker Lane near Cottonwood Lane, Holladay.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday 4 days a week.

OUTDOOR LEARNING

Children learn outside in every season whenever it is safe to do so.

INDOOR CLASSROOM

A cozy indoor classroom is used for dangerous weather, poor air quality, or other unsafe conditions.

Mud kitchen play station with buckets, dirt, and droppers
Child watering plants at potting table

COME GROW WITH US

A childhood filled with wonder, nature, and joy.

Girl playing in the woods