Empowering preschoolers through nature-based learning, kindergarten readiness skills, and purposeful exploration.

A Small Group Preschool Designed for Meaningful Learning

Maple Grove Preschool and Childcare offers something increasingly rare—a peaceful, intentionally designed preschool where children are truly known.

Our dedicated classroom occupies an entire lower level of a home that is used exclusively for preschool. It was thoughtfully created to provide the comfort of a small school with the professionalism of a high-quality early learning program.

A place to grow friendships.

Creativity is nourished and thrives.

Learning becomes magical.

"Children don't need to be hurried through childhood. They need time to wonder, discover, and become confident learners."

— Barbara Wilkinson, Founder & Early Childhood Educator

We are a Preschool who believes childhood should be magical, meaningful, and full of discovery. At Maple Grove Preschool, we are proud to offer something truly special — a place where children are known, valued, and encouraged to explore with curiosity and confidence.

Maple Grove Preschool — Where Childhood Is Cherished and Learning Comes Alive

If you are seeking a creative, nurturing Preschool for your child to learn and thrive, our vibrant preschool classroom may be what you are seeking!

What Makes Maple Grove Preschool Unique ?

We provide a small-group, relationship-centered preschool experience where every child is known, encouraged, and inspired to learn. Our thoughtfully designed learning environment, experienced teaching, and personalized approach help children build confidence and develop a lifelong love of learning.

We are a Nature-based, experience-rich early childhood education program where creativity, nature, hands-on learning, and imagination are part of every day.

A true preschool “home” — warm, supportive, and intentionally designed to help children feel safe, seen, and loved.

We have deep relationships with families — we partner with parents, celebrate milestones together, and watch growth flourish over time!

If you dream of a preschool where childhood is celebrated, where your child is learning with joy, and where every day feels meaningful —

Maple Grove Preschool is the place.

Testimonies

TESTIMONIALS

*Our daughter attended Maple Grove Preschool for nearly 2 years* Discovering Barb was a true stroke of luck (thank you, random google search), as we had decided that the larger daycare center my daughter had previously attended for a brief period was not a good fit. It was clear, from our very first meeting with Barb and her husband Dave, that we had found a fantastic and dedicated teacher for our 3 year old. She consistently goes above and beyond, to stimulate each child’s creative side and natural gifts. It was so much fun hearing my daughter describe her school days, and seeing her form close friendships. Her confidence and social skills took off quickly. But most importantly, Mrs. Barb gave her the gift of wanting to learn- something only the best teachers can accomplish. On a practical note, her home is in a great neighborhood, always quiet and low on traffic, and close to trails and nature. Her husband Dave is also great with kids and helps with preparing healthy meals (whic... - Patrick H

Miss Barb is such a wonderful teacher and my friend Josephine (I am her nanny) loves playing at school with her friends! I have been working with Josephine since she was just a few months old, and during our time together her family has tried a few different school settings to help expand her social skills. I can say without a doubt that she has flourished the most in Miss Barb's care, and it has been so wonderful to watch her grow and see the things she is learning at school. Barb has such a lovely, gentle style of teaching, and it is always a pleasure to chat with her and hear about how the students have helped direct some of the learning they did that day. Josephine says, "I like that she makes up ideas and prints out projects that we can make. I play outside and I have fun at school!" :) - Caitlin W

Maple Grove Preschool and Miss Barbara have been absolutely wonderful and I really can't express that enough. Finding her was the best thing for our family. My son has been with her for almost 3 years now and is off to Kindergarten this fall, and her program has really made him ready and he's so excited about it. Her activities she does with the kids is so wide ranged yet it keeps them so engaged. From letters, words, animals, bugs, numbers, songs, and weather, she really does it all! She is very patient and kind, and loves each child as if they were her own, so you know they are in wonderful hands. I can't wait to send my daughter to her when she is old enough! Highly recommended by our family :)- Brittany H

Both of my daughters attended Maple Grove Preschool and were Kindergarten Ready. The fun themes of bugs, butterflies, nature combined with literacy and math activities created a love of learning in Myah and Ella. Really lovely Preschool environment with art, science, block , writing area. Very nice group of children made dropping my children off for preschool easy and enjoyable. Best Preschool in Maple Grove ! Miss Barbara is a veteran teacher and excellent! -Sarah P.

AFTER TOURING THE MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE I OBSERVED A JOYFUL AND FRIENDLY SPACE.OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENCE, MATH, BLOCK PLAY AND DRAMATIC PLAY, FOCUSING CENTERS OFFERING A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES.BARB, THE TEACHER PROVIDES A GUIDE OF ACADEMIC GROWTH AND MODEL CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR. WORKING WITH INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN, SMALL GROUPS AND WHOLE GROUPS, PAYING ATTENTION HOW THE CHILDREN INTERACT WITH OTHERS, REINFORCING GOOD CHOICES AND DISCOURAGING OTHERS. BARB HAS THE PATIENCE OF A SAINT, AND ISN'T THAT WHAT WE WANT IN A TEACHER? -Audrey Rechner