A Thoughtful Beginning for Your Child
- {Wisdom Begins in Wonder - Socrates
At True North Early Learning, we believe the earliest years of a child’s life are sacred. These formative years shape habits of mind, character, and curiosity that last a lifetime. Serving infants through Pre-Kindergarten, we provide a nurturing, joyful environment where children are known, loved, and guided toward growth – morally and academically.
Our Philosophy
Formation from the Very Beginning
True North Early Learning is rooted in the conviction that children flourish when they are immersed in a rich, ordered, and loving environment. We honor childhood as a time of wonder, imitation, and discovery, and we believe young children learn best through meaningful content, intentional routines, and attentive care.
Our approach emphasizes:
- Respect for the dignity of each child
- Language-rich classrooms that cultivate attention and curiosity
- Classroom curriculum steeped in tradition, stories, and fables
- Habits that prepare children for joyful, lifelong learning
Our Programs
Carefully Designed for Each Stage of Early Childhood
Infants
Our infant program provides a calm, secure environment where trust, attachment, and sensory exploration are nurtured. Caregivers attend closely to each child’s needs while supporting early language exposure and responsive interaction.
Toddlers
As children grow in independence, our toddler classrooms introduce gentle structure, purposeful play, and early language development—helping children learn self-control, cooperation, and joy in discovery.
Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten
In our preschool and Pre-K programs, children begin to engage more intentionally with stories, ideas, numbers, and the world around them – building the foundations necessary for a smooth transition into a rigorous elementary education.
Curriculum
A Core Knowledge Aligned – Foundation
True North Early Learning follows a Core Knowledge-aligned curriculum, providing children with a shared foundation of knowledge through rich content in:
- Language and early literacy
- Stories, fables, and classic tales
- Early mathematics and number sense
- Nature, science, and the natural world
- Music, art, and cultural traditions
Rather than focusing on isolated skills, our curriculum introduces children to meaningful ideas and vocabulary—forming the intellectual soil in which future learning can take root.
Environment & Care
Order, Beauty, and Belonging
Our classrooms are intentionally designed to be warm, orderly, and inviting—places where children feel secure and inspired. Teachers model attentiveness, kindness, and joyful engagement, helping children develop confidence, self-discipline, and respect for others.
Families are our partners, and we value open communication, trust, and shared responsibility in a child’s growth.
Dress Code
At True North Early Learning Academy, our uniform helps create a welcoming environment where every child feels like they belong. Wearing a uniform encourages a sense of community, makes mornings easier for families, and allows children to focus on learning, playing, and growing together.
We are proud to partner with All Uniform Wear as our exclusive uniform provider. They offer high-quality, affordable uniforms that meet our school’s requirements. Families may shop in person at their Cutler Bay store or conveniently order online.
All required True North Early Learning Academy uniform items (except for shoes, socks, and belts) must be purchased through All Uniform Wear.
Family Handbook
The Family Handbook outlines our school’s policies, procedures, and expectations for our students and their families. Please review it together with your child.
If you have any questions about the handbook, please contact your Director.
Contacts & Admissions
Dana Brooks
Director
Early Learning Galloway Campus
8445 SW 72nd Street
Miami, FL 33143
305-405-7373
[email protected]
Christina Schmiedeler
Director
Early Learning Pinecrest Campus
11295 SW 57th Avenue
Pinecrest, FL 33156
786-628-7801
[email protected]