About Oakhill Day School: Nurturing Excellence

Educational Philosophy

At Oakhill Day School, we believe children learn best through meaningful play and hands-on exploration in a nurturing, supportive environment. Our play-based curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning—while building the essential skills needed for future academic success.

We provide a balanced approach that blends structure with freedom, allowing children to explore, discover, and grow at their own pace. Every child is seen as a capable, unique individual, and our goal is to support their holistic development—academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

• Children thrive through active, hands-on engagement with their environment
• Our curriculum blends structure with child-led discovery
• We honor and support each child’s individual learning journey
• Our teachers serve as guides, facilitators, and co-explorers

Core Values

• Excellence

  We strive for excellence in everything we do, maintaining high standards in education while nurturing each child's individual growth and development journey.

• Respect

  We cultivate an environment of mutual respect, embracing diversity and fostering understanding among children, families, and staff from all backgrounds and cultures.

• Innovation

  We embrace innovative teaching methods and stay current with early childhood education research to provide the best learning experiences for our students.

• Community

  We create a strong sense of community by fostering partnerships between families, educators, and local organizations to enrich our children's learning experience.

• Safety

  We prioritize creating a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where children feel confident to explore, learn, and grow to their fullest potential.