CORGIVILLE FAIR NURSERY
Corgiville Fair Nursery is located in the lower level of The Dahlhouse and nurtures the youngest learners at Kids Express Learning Center. Up to eight children, six weeks to a year old, attend the nursery each day. Two teachers are devoted to the children's care, with a third teacher sharing time between the nursery and the adjoining toddler room.
The children enjoy daily stroller rides around the eight-acre campus, time on the Infant/Toddler playground, and plenty of floor time and cuddle time with their teachers. When weather restricts outdoor activities, the children enjoy a change of venue in Little Engine That Could; our smaller of two gyms, where the children have extra space for playing with large toys. Twice weekly, the children enjoy attending our Bucky Beats percussion music class.
Parents and teachers work together to develop individual sleeping, eating, and playtime plans for each baby, and teachers inform parents of the child's daily experiences, including nap, feeding, and diapering details. The nursery environment is rich with milestone moments, abundant enthusiasm, and genuine affection.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
25 Years of Growth. New Name, Same Vision.
As of December 10, 2020 we have changed our program name from Kids Express Learning Center to Hickory Hill Academy (HHA). The new name brings our long-standing early childhood program and growing elementary school together under one name, as one school for children from infancy through 8th grade.
ADVANCED EARLY ACADEMICS
We have provided exceptional Early Childhood programming to Madison area children for 25 years. Our mission to cultivate compassionate leaders is realized through dedicated professional teachers, a robust curriculum, and outstanding enrichment programs conducted on our beautiful ten-acre campus.
Our Mission
Hickory Hill Academy cultivates children’s growth in a stimulating and compassionate environment. Our supportive teachers engage the curiosities and needs of each child, fostering self-esteem, the confidence needed to benefit from our robust academic programs, and the interest to embark on a journey of life-long learning. Our focus on empathy, character, and individual well-being encourages our children to envision how they will serve their community beyond the expanse of our campus.
Life-Long Skills Modeled and Practiced
Our Early Childhood students enjoy a variety of play-based activities in rich learning environments. Lessons are based on Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, but greater teacher ratios and small group learning activities allow for more individualized instruction. Quality educational experiences urge our older children toward the development of higher level thinking skills in oral and print literacy, science/nature, math, social learning, PE, nutrition, health, and safety areas so important to their life long success as learners. Advanced curricular options are available to meet unique learning styles and diverse growth rates during children’s journeys at HHA.
Compassionate Social-Emotionally
Supported Environment
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Charming, calming atmosphere.
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Positive reinforcement to build self-confidence.
Supportive and Caring Teachers
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4-year college degrees in Education.
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Compassionate, competent, and caring.
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Optimal group size builds trust and fosters strong development.
A Love for Learning Through Rich Academic Programming
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Developmentally appropriate activities are woven into weekly lesson plans for language arts, emerging literacy, math, science/nature, music, and art.
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Individual, as well as small and large group activities, planned to meet developmental needs of children.
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Enrichment programs such as Bucky Beats, science/nature, gardening, and physical education.
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Daily exploration around our 10-acre campus learning environments in our nature center, forest, gardens, animal pastures, campground, age-specific playgrounds, sports court, and golf green.
Strong Community Values
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It "takes a village"to raise our children and we offer a variety of opportunities to get connected with monthly events, volunteer opportunities, family friendships, and the HHA Advisory Committee.
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Teachers partner with parents to develop individual plans for sleeping, eating, and playtime.
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Parents are informed daily of important information such as naps, feeding, and diapering.