Everything families ask us first.

MANA serves children ages 4–10 through two learning pods: MANA Explorers for 4- and 5-year-olds, and MANA Makers for ages 6–10.

At MANA, project-based learning weaves reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, art, entrepreneurship, communication, and service into authentic projects that matter. Children actively build knowledge through child-led exploration, hands-on making, and real responsibility.

MANA weaves reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, art, entrepreneurship, communication, and service into authentic projects. Explorers develop language, literacy, and mathematics through storytelling, play, movement, nature, art, music, practical life, and sensory exploration. Makers continue core academics through meaningful work.

Children move through meaningful project work, creative practice, nature, and shared responsibility. Each morning begins with intention, and each afternoon closes with reflection. Come to a free MANA Makers Day to experience our approach and discuss current daily rhythms with the team.

Current group size and staffing details are shared directly with families during a visit so they can understand the support available in each learning community.

MANA supports emotional development through empathy, gratitude, responsibility, leadership, conflict resolution, self-awareness, listening, kindness, mindfulness, breathing techniques, and emotional regulation. Instead of punishment, MANA practices restoration and helps children identify needs, regulate their nervous systems, and repair relationships.

Nature is one of MANA’s greatest teachers. Children learn through observation, hiking, sketching, science investigations, outdoor reading, journaling, and natural materials, and spend regular days at a nearby 85-acre ranch caring for animals, gardening, studying ecosystems, and practicing land stewardship.

MANA makes learning visible through projects, revision, reflection, presentations, and the work children create. Kids Helping Kids also includes a professional portfolio documenting each student’s journey from initial idea to product launch.

Families can begin with a free MANA Makers Day to create, build, explore, and meet our teachers and students together. Some families also choose to travel with MANA to visit partner communities supported through Kids Helping Kids.

Current tuition and enrollment options are shared directly with families. Join a free MANA Makers Day to experience the community, or request the full application to begin admissions. A $500 non-refundable application and admissions fee is due when the full application is submitted and is separate from tuition.

A $500 non-refundable application and admissions fee is due when an application is submitted. MANA personally reviews every application and meets with each family. The fee supports application review, family interviews, and placement, and is separate from tuition. Reserving a free MANA Makers Day or joining the email list does not require this fee.

MANA provides the current daily packing list during enrollment. Families can ask about clothing, food, water, materials, and project-specific needs during a visit.