Welcome to Moose Corner Children's Academy
Dedicated to Lifelong Learning
At Moose Corner Children's Academy, we are committed to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for children to explore, learn, and grow. With a rich history rooted in education, our academy has been a cornerstone of the community for over 20 years. Our passionate educators and dedicated staff work together to create a dynamic learning experience that fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills. We believe in the power of education to shape young minds and empower them to reach their full potential. Join us on this exciting journey of discovery and watch your child thrive!
How it all began...
Moose Corner Children's Academy originally started in 1992 as a cooperative daycare exclusively for National Park Service employees living and working in Grand Teton National Park. In 2002 it became apparent there was a need for affordable childcare beyond just the National Park Service staff. So we opened our doors to all families in the area and haven’t looked back!
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Under a new center director’s leadership, we started developing a curriculum-based program to enhance our preschool offerings in 2008. Seven years later, renovations were made to a new facility in Moose, WY. We acquired Wyoming state licensing and began transitioning to an emergent curriculum. Our focus became creating meaningful learning experiences based on Reggio Emilia philosophies.
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As we continued to adapt and evolve we were in need of a new name that would reflect these changes. And, in 2016 we became Moose Corner Children’s Academy.
What we believe...
Our Mission
Moose Corner Children's Academy is a non-profit early learning center dedicated to providing affordable, nurturing and stimulating care to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old in the Grand Teton National Park community. Our mission is to foster growth and learning while promoting acceptance and respect for one another. We value character, commitment to family and community, respect for the individual, and celebrating diversity.
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Our Philosophy
Moose Corner Children's Academy believes in creating inclusive environments that benefit children of all abilities. We emphasize acceptance of individual differences and ability levels. We believe that inclusion facilitates developmental progress for children with special needs by exposing them to role modeling of social, language, and physical skills through interactions with typically developing peers. We also believe that typically developing children gain solid interpersonal skills, including self-confidence, acceptance, empathy, and communication. Inclusion allows all children to relate and interact with peers in play and daily routines, engaging in experiences that promote the development of self-help skills, self-control, and the understanding that others have different backgrounds and perspectives than themselves.