Microschool Coming in August 2025!

The location of our school is still to be determined. Please check back here frequently for updates.

Inclusive settings benefit everyone by fostering diversity, cooperation, and stronger learning experiences.. Here are some key advantages:  

For Neurotypical Children

1. Develops Empathy & Social Skills – Being around diverse peers fosters kindness, patience, and understanding.  

2. Encourages Leadership & Cooperation – Typical children often take on leadership roles and learn to work with different abilities.  

3. Enhances Problem-Solving & Flexibility – They become more adaptable and better at handling different social situations.  

4. Promotes Acceptance & Reduces Bias – Early exposure to differences reduces stigma and fosters inclusion in later years.  5. Improves Communication Skills – They learn to communicate effectively, even with peers who may have different ways of expressing themselves.  

For Children with Autism  

1. Boosts Social Interaction & Communication – Being around neurotypical peers helps them practice social cues, language, and play skills.  

2. Encourages Imitation & Learning – Watching peers can help with learning behaviors and skills in a natural setting.  

3. Provides a Structured & Supportive Environment – Inclusive classrooms often use evidence-based strategies beneficial to all learners.  

4. Promotes a Sense of Belonging – They feel part of a community rather than isolated in separate programs.  

5. Increases Readiness for Real-World Integration – Exposure to diverse peers prepares them for future social and academic settings.  

We will initially be accepting children between the ages 3- and 5-years-old, or pre-K to kindergarten. The goal is to add children in the 6- to 9-year-old range, or 1st to 3rd grade as we grow.

Yes, but with a wider range than in traditional school settings. Children will be grouped into different age groups: Early School (3 to 6) and, as we grow, the Lower School (6 to 9). We believe that children learn best while working alongside peers both younger and older than themselves rather than separated into age-based groups. In addition to their individualized curricula, every child, regardless of age, works together in groups.

School hours are anticipated to be from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Fridays. (These hours may change due to state scholarship requirements.)

Describe the item or answer the question We will offer 2-, 3-, and 5-day options (e.g., T & TH; M, W, & F; M – F).

We incorporate work rotation cycles where small groups of children work on different things at different times. This helps to ensure they all engage in the core subjects (i.e., literacy, math, science, social studies) daily. During these times, 1:1 instruction also occurs.

Here is an idea of what a day at our school may look like. This sample schedule is subject to change. 

8:45 Social and Emotional Learning - Arrival, socializing, morning meeting/circle time

9:15 Work Rotation Cycle 1

10:00 Work Rotation Cycle 2

10:45 Snack

11:00 Work Rotation Cycle 3

11:45 Work Rotation Cycle 4

12:30 Lunch

1:00 Recess, socializing, individual & group play

2:30 Clean up

2:45 Wrap-up meeting/circle time

3:15 Dismissal

We are seeking to pair neurotypical chldren with their neourdiverse peers to learn and practice skills together. Children with autism who are diagnosed as level s1 or 2 will likely see greater success in our program. Neuroypical peers, or peer partners, should exhibit the following traits:

o Exhibit age appropriate developmental skills based on teacher assessment

o Use the bathroom independently – toilet trained

o Participate in an activity when invited by a peer or an adult

o Interact verbally with peers in play situations

o Follow simple directions and some multiple step directions

o Respond to simple questions

o Share toys and plays cooperatively with peers

o Take turns with minimal assistance

o Interact with toys appropriately

o Separate easily from parent and demonstrates easy entrance into new settings and subsequent transitions

o Help with simple tasks when asked (i.e. cleaning up)

o Follow safety rules when reminded

o Eat and drink independently

o Dress self with minimal assistance

Children bring snacks and lunch from home. We provide a refrigerator and microwave.

Full Time 5 Days per week – $10,500 annually

3-Day Program – $7,500 annually

2-Day Program – $5,900 annually

Application Fee – $100 per child

Activity Fee due upon enrollment –  $450

Projected 2025 – 2026 calendar 

First day of school : Wednesday, August 8

Labor Day : Monday, September 1 (School closed)

Fall Break : October 13th – October 17th  (School closed) 

Thanksgiving Break : November 24th – November 28th

Holiday Break : December 22nd – January 2nd

Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 19th (School closed) 

Winter Break : February 12th through February 16th 

Spring Break : April 6th – April 10th 

Last day of school : May 21st 

As soon as possible we wiil seeki accreditation through the Georgia Accreditation Council.  In the meantime, we will operate under the Learning Pod Protection Act, or SB 246.

A primary purpose of the microschool is to provide peer models for our clients who are on the autism spectrum. So, each candidate will be assessed on an individual basis. Through open conversation we can determine if we are a good fit for your child. Children with an autism diagnosis may qualify for ABA therapy as a part of their school day.

Yes. Children will continue to receive 1:1 therapy as well as within smaller and larger group settings.

Our microschool is part of the network of Kind Academies across the country that inspire and mentor one another. We are not a franchise and therefore programs, methods, and implementation will vary but we all receive our framework from the original Coral Springs location and pull from its years of experience.