{"id":408,"date":"2026-03-26T09:07:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demosites.io\/tiny-oaks-kindergarten\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:07:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:07:50","slug":"49f7b-about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/institutodragoni.com.br\/en\/49f7b-about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n\n\nOur Story<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Rooted in love, growing with purpose<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Twelve years of nurturing young minds, building lasting friendships, and partnering with families to give every child the extraordinary start they deserve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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OUR STORY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From one oak tree to a flourishing community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tiny Oaks was founded in 2012 by early childhood educator Eleanor Hart, who believed that children flourish when they feel deeply safe, seen, and free to explore. What began as a small playgroup beneath a centuries-old oak tree in Greenfield Village has grown into a beloved community of 320+ families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our philosophy remains unchanged: every child is born curious, capable, and full of wonder. Our role is to protect that wonder while gently building the skills and confidence they’ll carry for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Founded<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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320+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families Served<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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98%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent Satisfaction<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\"Tiny\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n\n\nWhat We Believe<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our four core values<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Warmth First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every interaction begins with love. We believe secure emotional attachment is the foundation of all great learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Curiosity-Led<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Children are natural scientists and storytellers. We follow their lead, designing experiences that honour their innate desire to discover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Transparency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Families are partners, not passengers. Open communication, daily updates, and an always-open-door policy are non-negotiable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nature-Rooted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our garden, oak grove, and outdoor classroom keep children connected to the living world \u2014 grounding them as they grow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n\n\nOur Team<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Meet the People Behind Tiny Oaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our dedicated team of qualified educators brings passion, expertise, and genuine care to everything they do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eleanor Hart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founder & Head of Early Years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over 18 years in early childhood education, Eleanor founded Tiny Oaks to create a nurturing space where every child feels valued. She holds a Masters in Early Childhood Studies and is a passionate advocate for child-led learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Every child deserves a space where curiosity is celebrated.”<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Lead EYFS Educator<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Priya Sharma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Priya brings warmth and creativity to every session. Specialising in sensory play and language development, she has a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Play is the work of childhood.”<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Senior Nursery Practitioner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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James O’Brien<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

James is our outdoor learning champion. He designs our forest school activities and nature-based curriculum, holding a Forest School Level 3 qualification alongside his CACHE Level 3 in Childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Nature is the best classroom.”<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Inclusion & SENCO Lead<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sophie Nguyen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sophie ensures every child’s unique needs are met with compassion and expertise. She is our Special Educational Needs Coordinator, with specialist training in autism-inclusive practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Inclusion means every child belongs.”<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Come and see us \u2014 you are always welcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to understand the Tiny Oaks difference is to experience it. Book a tour and meet our team.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBook a Tour \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-408","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/institutodragoni.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/408","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/institutodragoni.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/institutodragoni.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/institutodragoni.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/institutodragoni.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=408"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/institutodragoni.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/408\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/institutodragoni.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}