We Make Preschool Personal
Our Mission
At WonderView, our mission is to create a nurturing, wonder-filled community where children are free to explore, discover, and cultivate their natural curiosity through play-based learning. We strive to empower children with a strong emotional foundation and the confidence to forge their own path.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every child’s innate wonder is cherished and nurtured, allowing them to discover their unique potential and become confident, compassionate explorers of life. We hope WonderView will serve as a model for preschool educators and parents to understand the value of unhurried play and the positive impact a stress reduction can have on a child’s outlook.
“Cari and Aerielle, the teachers, have thought of everything! There are child-size toilets and sinks and songs to go with every transition. They are full of sweet welcoming energy and ideas to fill your child’s day with creative child-led fun!”
Elena C., WonderView Parent
Our Campus
WonderView is the newer pre-K program launched in 2024 by Clearview Sudbury School. Clearview, founded in 2009, is the only Sudbury (self-directed, democratic) school in Texas and has been at the same campus since its inception. Neither Clearview nor WonderView are affiliated with the Genesis Presbyterian Church.
Our Neighbor: Patterson Park
Weather permitting, we are a preschool with an outdoor focus! Our large backyard backs up to the 19-acre gem in East Austin called Patterson Park. The park’s many features and amenities include a playground we use regularly. Friends of Patterson Park hosts free community events that your family can participate in. Look for these on our “Other Events” tab.
Who Is a Great Fit for WonderView?
A great fit for our program are parents of 3-5-year-olds in the Central-East Area of Austin who:
Are looking for a small, secular, play-based learning program with inviting indoor and outdoor spaces
Believe emotional growth and happiness hold a higher value than academics in early childhood
Like for their children to feel respected and valued as humans in a personalized environment
Are comfortable picking up a muddy, colorful, happy child at the end of the day!
Want a preschool where the program fits the child rather than trying to fit the child into the program
Our Values
Respect
We respect each child as an individual and honor their natural curiosity and development modeling respect for others and how to listen.
Play
We emphasize the importance of play-based, child-directed learning by creating a nurturing, fluid environment that allows children to learn naturally at their own pace.
Connection
Connecting by forming deep relationships, connecting what kids know to new ideas and connecting to nature is our three-pronged approach.
Discovery
By honoring each child’s natural curiosity and drive to explore, experiment, and wonder, we cultivate the essential skills and mindset they need to become confident, lifelong learners.
Growth
Empowering children to forge their own path and self-direct their learning not only helps them become confident and independent but anchors growth through experiences in a way that teacher-initiated activities cannot.