At Wild Child Playgarden & Wildschooling, we offer flexible, bilingual (English/Spanish) holistic educational programs led by skilled educators to cultivate children's sense of wonder and reverence for all living things.

Our nurturing learning environment features Mongolian yurts, providing a creative space for art and project-based learning, a 26-ft geodesic dome equipped with aerial silks, gym rings, and other circus arts apparatus for imaginative physical expression, and vast outdoor spaces for mixed-age learning. Children ages 1-9 enjoy a nature-centered curriculum with creativity and hands-on holistic experiences.

We believe in sustainability, teaching children eco-conscious living through hands-on practices. We instill a love of learning in children, and we also help them develop a love of loving well. At Wild Child, we nurture compassion for all living forms and we build cultures of belonging. We are a community that supports transformation.

Our flexible programs allow children to join anytime, with both part-time and full-time options for short- and long-term commitments.

Located between the jungle and the ocean near Playa Pelada, Guiones beach, and Osteonal, our peaceful, nature-rich location provides an ideal backdrop for learning.

We support the local nomadic lifestyle with weekly and seasonal offerings.

Our Main Programs:

• DANDELION Wildschooling (2-7 years old): Full year commitment, Full Spanish immersion with bilingual option available, September to June

• WILD CHILD Playgarden (14 months - 4 years old): Short-term, start anytime. All year. Full Spanish immersion.

• WILD CHILD Wildschooling (5-9 years): Short-term, Start anytime. Bilingual. Enrichment for Homeschoolers, Worldschoolers & Unschoolers. All year.

• KIDS MOON CLUB (Evening program, 5 PM - 8 PM, on demand). All year.

• Individualized Tutoring & Custom Group Classes (Available upon request). All year.

Wild Child Playgarden & Wildschooling operates as a private membership association, deeply rooted in the mission and values of Earth Tributes, our guiding nonprofit. Earth Tributes is an organization that fosters a heart-centered connection with nature, ecological stewardship, creative education, and global community-building.

Our private membership model ensures a safe, personalized environment where members can explore holistic, bilingual programs while maintaining privacy and flexibility.

At Wild Child Nosara, we offer a vibrant, nature-rooted learning space for nomadic families seeking a meaningful alternative to traditional education. Designed especially for Worldschoolers, Unschoolers, and Homeschoolers, our programs are child-led, project-based, and deeply holistic.

We are not a conventional school—we are a flexible enrichment environment where children gather to explore creativity, sustainability, ancestral skills, and essential academics like literacy and numeracy, all through the lens of cultural and ecological awareness.

We value vital health, mindfulness, and full presence, integrating practices that nurture the body as much as the mind—through outdoor play, rhythm, movement, and embodied experiences that ground learning in the senses and the seasons.

Our approach nurtures creative potential, natural leadership, and a profound connection to self, nature, and community. Children are empowered to lead their own projects, think critically and imaginatively, and develop intelligence rooted in purpose, joy, and deep listening.

We are committed to cultivating inner alignment, discernment, and sovereignty, while also fostering respect for others, love for community, and reverence for indigenous wisdom and the ancestral arts of living well. Our rhythms are attuned to the evolving world, honoring both ancient knowledge and the future we are co-creating together.

Our vision is to raise conscious, capable, and heart-centered individuals—children who thrive not only academically, but emotionally, physically, and spiritually, deeply aware of their role in shaping a more just, beautiful, and regenerative world.

Our emerging curriculum grows with the needs of your family, fostering a sense of community like a village. We offer year-round flexibility, with customized schedules and sliding-scale fees to ensure accessibility.:

• Join Anytime: Membership is open year-round, and your child(ren) can start anytime during the season.

• Flexible Programs: Choose from daily drop-offs, and short-term, or long-term programs tailored to your family’s rhythm.

• Year-Round Availability: Our programs run throughout the year, offering consistency and community.

• Customized Schedules: You decide the number of days your child(ren) attend and can adjust weekly as your needs and priorities evolve. While we encourage a minimum commitment of three full-time days, we honor the flexibility your family requires.

Our offerings are designed to nurture creative freedom, imagination, and interpersonal skills in children of all ages. Through hands-on experiences in sustainable living practices, co-creation, movement, and play, we provide an environment where children can thrive while having a lot of fun.

Tuition & Accessibility

Membership fees are offered on a sliding scale, with scholarships available to ensure inclusivity. We also collaborate with families and businesses to customize programs and schedules to best suit their unique needs.

A Blend of Holistic Educational Philosophies

Wild Child Playgarden & Wildschooling is a harmonious blend of alternative pedagogical approaches, drawing inspiration from Waldorf, Forest, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Sunbury, and Summerhill philosophies. Our programs integrate the most impactful elements from these paradigms while honoring the unique gifts, talents, and creativity of our educators.

We deeply long to share life's beautiful, meaningful and essential things. We love life; we love the earth and all its earthlings. We love being alive in this precious moment. 

We are committed to having a flexible and symbiotic relationship with the planet, its changing needs, and its dynamic -continually evolving- biological and cultural diversity that we both want to honor and preserve. 

We love humanity, and we love its interconnectedness with all living things. We believe in the power of human connection and the fundamental need to cultivate a deep bond with the natural world. 

We know that a safe, nonjudgemental, nurturing learning environment with caring adults -guides and mentors- nourishes the senses and is vital for blossoming joyful, creative play and imagination. 

Our children's sense of safety, freedom, and full self-expression is essential. 

We respect each child's learning pace, interests, and curiosity. We take into consideration that each child, in their different stages, has distinct needs and strengths they use to relate to the world. 

We choose education as a powerful tool for connecting the colorful souls of the world and nurturing their creative potential. 

We take a holistic approach to education and believe that the right education is free of ideology and conditioning. 

We gift our loving presence and communicate with compassion. 

We discipline with loving awareness.

We teach skills and avoid interfering in the child's learning process. We trust the intelligence of the child. We learn from and with the child. 

We believe that when we are embodied and deeply rooted in nature, we are more receptive to the fascinating secrets that the Pachamama offers.

At Wild Child Playgarden & Wildschooling, we craft our holistic educational programs around the seasons and according to the needs of children and their parents. We observe the natural forces present throughout the different months of the year.

A consistent and predictable rhythm fosters self-regulation, enhances imaginative play, and creates harmony and peace throughout our community. By alternating “inbreath” (focused, quiet) and “outbreath” (active, expressive) activities, we help each child find balance and flow, supporting their individual growth within a nurturing, joyful environment.

To deepen this experience, we’re structuring each day with a special theme that inspires different qualities in the children -like creativity, communication, or reflection. This rhythm helps us explore a wide range of experiences, engaging different parts of ourselves throughout the week.

Art is the channel we use to reach the hearts and minds of children. Aesthetics harmonizes our environments and the various aspects of life.  

Music and Movement, Storytelling, Artistic Creation, and Nature explorations are daily rituals at Wild Child Playgarden & Wildschooling,

We offer a full Spanish immersion program, led by Waldorf and Reggio Emilia-trained educators who bring warmth, care, and expertise to every moment of the day.

Mornings Filled with Joy and Wonder

The day begins with free play, creative stations, and circle time, where children sing, dance, and celebrate the beauty of life. Honoring the miracle of existence through music and movement is a sacred act, fostering joy, connection, and gratitude.

Following circle time, mornings are enriched with:

• Nature Walks and Exploration: Discover the wonders of the natural world, including biodynamic gardening.

• Creative Movement: Promoting physical development through engaging and fun activities.

• Healthy Snack Preparation: Children participate in preparing their own wholesome snacks, cultivating independence and mindfulness around food.

• Artistic Expression: Activities such as watercolor painting, drawing with crayons, and sculpting with beeswax allow children to explore their creativity.

• Holistic Play: Imaginative and collaborative play fosters social-emotional growth and problem-solving skills.

The rhythm of the morning is guided by transition songs, gently introducing each new activity in a way that feels natural and harmonious.

Midday Calm and Rest

After a nourishing lunch, children prepare their cozy personal spaces for Storytime, where Waldorf storytelling traditions come to life with dolls, puppets, and vivid imagination. Most children 1- 4 years old transition into a peaceful nap afterward, recharging their energy for the afternoon.

For children ages 5 to 7, our program offers a full Spanish immersion experience rooted in nature, imagination, and meaningful connection. We nurture curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning through play-based and project-based approaches that honor the rhythms of childhood.

For families who wish to support English literacy, we offer optional academic classes in English, creating a bilingual pathway for those who desire it. This flexible model allows each child to thrive in their language development while staying connected to the joy of discovery and learning.

Exploring Letters, Numbers, and the World

Children are gently guided into the world of literacy and numeracy through hands-on exploration and imaginative activities. Our core program is now offered in full Spanish immersion, supporting children in developing a deep connection with the language through everyday experiences, storytelling, nature-based learning, and dedicated Spanish language classes.

For families who wish to support literacy in their child’s mother tongue, we also offer optional English academic classes, focusing on reading, writing, and foundational skills in a supportive, playful environment. This approach allows children to become confident bilingual learners, grounded in both language and culture through meaningful, real-life engagement.

Creative and Collaborative Learning

Our days are rich with collaborative art projects, animal care, and community-building activities. Children work together to explore themes and ideas, developing essential skills like problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. By caring for animals and participating in community projects, children build empathy, responsibility, and a deeper connection to the world around them.

Project-Based and Nature-Inspired

Projects are inspired by the children’s interests and the natural environment, encouraging curiosity and self-directed exploration. Activities may include:

• Gardening, solar cooking, bamboo building, etc

• Nature-inspired art and crafts: Painting, drawing, and sculpting with natural materials.

• Animal Care & Connection

At Wild Child, children learn to care for and connect with animals through hands-on experiences that foster empathy, responsibility, and reverence for all living beings. Our students recently designed and helped build a mobile chicken coop, and they actively participate in the daily care of our chickens, developing a deep understanding of animal needs and rhythms.

We are currently exploring additional animal-tending projects to expand these learning opportunities, and we aim to collaborate with international animal rescue organizations to raise awareness about wildlife protection and compassionate care. Through these projects, children become stewards of the natural world, learning that caring for animals is both a privilege and a pathway to deeper connection with life.

• Community projects: Collaborating on meaningful initiatives that benefit the group and beyond.

A Balanced Approach to Learning

Academics are introduced through creative play, storytelling, and real-world experiences, blending seamlessly with opportunities for movement, exploration, and reflection. This balanced approach helps children develop a strong foundation in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

At Wild Child Playgarden & Wildschooling, we honor each child’s unique journey and create a space where they can thrive, connect, and grow—mind, body, and spirit.

At Wild Child, we balance collective and individual experiences for children aged 5–7, fostering both collaboration and personal alignment. This approach nurtures adaptability, creativity, resilience, and a deep connection to themselves, others, and the Earth. We aim to inspire future leaders, innovators, changemakers, and stewards of life with an eco-conscious and interconnected worldview.