Since 2021
Founded on the belief that children thrive in safe and nurturing environment. Two teachers, frustrated with their current government job, exited the public school, and set out to create an alternative learning environment. Dedicated to supporting families who want an alternative learning experience, but might need some additional support, Nurtured Nuggets Learning Center, located in the heart of Granite Falls, was created. Nurtured Nuggets is committed to helping homeschool families, co-op families, or any family on an alliterative learning journey with supplemental instruction that respects the learning pace of the individual child and enforces a family-first model.
Our mixed-age environment fosters a unique collaborative environment where older students mentor younger peers and creativity knows no bounds. We empower young minds to tackle real-world challenges through hands-on education, ensuring that child-led learning remains at the heart of every project we undertake together. By creating a safe and developmentally appropriate environment where academic exploration is driven by the needs of your nuggets, Nurtured Nuggets hopes to partner with you on your learning journey.
The Passionate Instructors Behind Our Enrichment Experience
About
Mrs. Kasandra
Mrs. Kasandra started her career in public education. She fell in love working with primary students during her time in first grade and kindergarten. Kasandra followed her passion for working with primary learners even as she exited the public schools. She now thrives as the main enrichment facilitator for children ages 5 -7. Kasandra received her teaching certificate in 2017 with a BA in Language, Literacy, and Culture. She also holds two master's degrees in Reading Instruction and Learning/Technology. Kasandra believes we are never done learning. She continues to retain her teaching license and grow and learn every day!
About
Mrs. Debra
Mrs. Debra began her career teaching preschool in a parent co-op. She then went on to homeschool her 4 children for 17 years. Debra continued her passion for teaching with her time in the public schools as a first grade and kindergarten teacher. Debra has a bachelors in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. She also has a master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with a minor in the Common Core State Standards, as well as credits towards a Reading Interventionist.
Debra has a passion to be a lifelong learner as she retains her teaching license and always strives to instill the love of learning for all her Nuggets.
Mrs. Debra will be the main enrichment Instructor for children ages 7 -11.
Our Mission
To provide a safe, caring, and welcoming Christian environment where students are given skills, and encouraged to dream, set meaningful goals, grow in character, and thrive academically, all while being supported in their learning and growth and honoring the importance of family first.
Our Vision
To help create a vibrant alternative learning community where every child sees themselves as a capable creator (business owner/entrepreneurs), teammate (sports/work force), and lifelong learner equipped for real-world challenges through hands-on learning. We aspire to help keep our learners future options limitless.
Our Program
What our Enrichment Program Offers
What We Are:
We are a Christian-Based enrichment program designed to support your Alternative Learning Journey.
Ages We Serve:
Within our Enrichment program, we currently support ages four and a half years to eleven years old. In the coming years, we hope to extend this to fourteen years old.
Days of Our Program:
Our Enrichment program is designed to support your learning journey. We offer four flexible days to choose from (Monday-Thursday) based on the level of support you desire.
Core Value:
It has always been the goal of our enrichment program to stay small and support individualized needs. Mrs. Debra and Mrs. Kasandra will have small group sizes, growing no larger than 12 students per session.
Communication is everything. It is our goal to connect early and ensure we are the right fit for your alternative learning journey. If you are interested in learning about specific days, times, enrollment fees, exact location, and more, please reach out to a designated enrichmnet facilitator.
Everything and More:
Non-Test Assessments
Year-End Assessment
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$80 covers 1-2 students
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$35 One time Initial Meeting Fee (if applicable)
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Additional students are $35
Pros and Cons:
Pro-You would only need to meet once at the end of the year! It is the cheapest option.
Con-The duration of the assessment is longer. You need to collect, keep, and submit artifacts from the whole year to the teacher 2 weeks prior to the year end assessment.
Non-Test Assessments
Trimester Assessments
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$46 per trimester ($138 total) covers 1-2 students
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Initial Meeting Fee is waived.
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Additional students are $20 per trimester
Pros and Cons:
Pro-The trimester assessments are in shorter durations. The teacher can help keep your learner on target. You only need to turn in artifacts from each trimester. You do not need pay the Initial Meeting Fee.
Con-You have to meet three times rather than once. It does cost more money in total.
Standardized Assessment
Standardized Assessment
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$80 covers 1-2 students
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Additional students are $35
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You buy the assessments of your choice
Pros and Cons:
Pro-You get to choose the assessment of your choice. Great for those who do well on paper/computerized tests.
Con-It does not collect an accurate score for those who do not perform well on paper/computerized tests. Because you have to buy the assessment of your choice, it does cost more.
Extra Services: Even if you are not enrolled in our enrichment program, we can help with your required Homeschool Assessments.
Homeschool Assessment
Important Legal Notice
Please read this important notice before enrolling your child in Nurtured Nuggets Academy.
The parties acknowledge and agree that:
Nurtured Nuggets Learning Center Academy is not a public or private school.
The program does not provide a complete course of study required under state law.
Enrollment in this program alone does not satisfy compulsory education requirements. Parents will need to file with Family Academy (An Approved Private School in the state of Washington) as part of the enrollment process.
Parents/guardians retain full responsibility for ensuring their child complies with applicable education laws, including those of Washington.