Whipple Learning Cove Wonderschool

Enrolling now for children 2 years old and older! <<Temporarily closed due to COVID-19, but please contact us for future availability!>>

Program Type
Family Child Care
License Number
887456

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Schedules
2, 3 and 4 days per week
Ratio
1:6 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly and Weekly
Subsidized Care
Not Accepted
Philosophy
Play-based

Our Teachers

Hello! I am Miriam Duran, the founder of Whipple Learning Cove Wonderschool. I was inspired to start my own program because it has always been my dream to design my own space where children can blossom and grow. After encouragement from my family, I decided to leave my previous job and follow my passion for taking care of children. I have 3 years of experience working in in-home child care and am so thrilled I made this career change!

Achievements

Experience with infants and toddlers
Experience with preschool age
Parent Badge
CDA

Verified parent feedback and reviews

5.0 (19)
5.0 Overall
5.0 Outdoor Time
5.0 Atmosphere
4.8 Child Communication
5.0 Physical Space
4.7 Program Communication
5.0 Learning Environment
5.0 Provider Interaction

Reviews

5.0 Dec 18, 2023
5.0 Feb 28, 2023
Miriam is a wonderful teacher! She cares about the kids, and it shows with how excited our child is to attend.
5.0 Dec 19, 2022
Miriam is the greatest! We really appreciate how kind and calm her demeanor is and trust that Everett is always treated with love and respect. She is very communicative and accommodating of our needs/preferences. Really feels like an extension of our family!
5.0 Aug 30, 2022
Miriam is amazing!
5.0 Jun 01, 2022
Miriam is the best!
5.0 Feb 03, 2022
We love Miriam!
5.0 Aug 25, 2021
Miriam is very thoughtful, proactive, and accommodating. We had a great experience working with her, and wish we were able to stay with her longer.
5.0 Mar 25, 2020
We love Miriam! She's very contientious, forward thinking, devoted to the kids, and community-oriented. It's a small operation, so she doesn't always have time to update us on every aspect of the day, but she's very contientious about letting us know verbally or by text message about any issues or things we need to remember, and she lets us know how our child is doing at drop off and pick up. We can tell our child is engaged, learning new songs, words, numbers and letters, and loves spending time with Miriam and the other kids there. He enjoys other care givers we've had to use for evenings and weekends, but he gets really excited when he knows he's going to Whipple Learning Cove. I highly recommend Whipple Learning Cove.
5.0 Mar 11, 2020
After visiting several daycare programs we chose to enroll our 18 month old son at Whipple Cove for our first venture into outside care. Miss Miriam and her home just felt right. The space is clean and cheerful and Miss Miriam has a calm, caring vibe. She’s been supportive and communicative during the initial transition, both for us and our son!

Philosophy

Whipple Cove is a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore their creativity. Our home away from home is a place for happy kids to feel loved and appreciated. We can’t wait to welcome you into our energetic environment!

Location

Whipple Learning Cove Wonderschool is located in an inviting, warm condominium in the East Williamsburg neighborhood.

We’ve designed our care environment with play and learning areas that allow children to explore various developmentally-appropriate activities based on their interests. Some of our favorite areas include dramatic play area (for self-expression and empathy), reading / cozy area (for literacy, relaxation, and respite), and art area (for expressing emotions and ideas).

Children will have some outdoor time everyday at a local park or playground. Connecting with nature lets children gain deeper knowledge of themselves and the world.

At Whipple Learning Cove Wonderschool, I want to provide an environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of each child.

About our program

At Whipple Cove we are committed to creating a supportive environment where children have the autonomy and independence to be who they are.

We strive to make each child feel loved and welcomed, from the moment they walk in the door in the morning. It’s not uncommon for us to start our day with a hug.

Open communication with parents is very important to us. At drop-off and pick-up we make sure to check in with parents about the child’s mood, how their day went, and anything that will make the transition from home to school easier.

Rhythm of the Day

  • 8:00am
    Arrival and Breakfast
  • 9:30am
    Circle Time
  • 10:30am
    Outdoor Play
  • 11:30am
    Wash up and get ready for lunch
  • 12:00pm
    Lunch
  • 12:45pm
    Nap time
  • 3:00pm
    Art
  • 4:15pm
    Story time / reading
  • 5:00pm
    Music and movement
  • 5:30pm
    Get ready for pick up
  • 6:00pm
    Dismissal

2019 Closure Dates

  • Nov 28 - 29
    Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 22 - Jan 6
    Winter Break

Admissions

Join the Whipple Learning Cove Wonderschool community in four easy steps:

1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our program

Come see what makes Whipple Learning Cove Wonderschool unique. Please schedule a tour or attend an Open House event.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you would like to enroll, please submit an application at www.wonderschool.com/whipple-learning-cove-wonderschool-2543/apply – Please note that we require tours for all prospective families. Please do not submit an application if you have not visited the program.

4. Enroll

After reviewing your application, we’ll send an enrollment invitation. Upon accepting your invitation you’ll pay your enrollment fee, fill out enrollment documents and review our Parent Handbook.

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
Miriam Duran
Program Director