Individuality, creativity and communication are the keys to our educational endeavor. Children are encouraged to grow at their own pace in a stress-free, stimulating environment. Classrooms are designed with a variety of learning centers, each with a hierarchy of materials. These areas include fine motor and sensorial, language, math, and imaginative play as well as a quiet corner and an art area.

We focus on each child's developmental needs and promote a positive, secure, and accepting environment, enabling each child to grow with a sense of joy and wonderment.

This is a place where your child is recognized and cared for both as an individual as well as part of our family. We’ve had 26 successful years of innovative, enriching growth fueled by an experienced team of staff members as well as parental input.

The Iris Family Center welcomes more than children into our play-based program. We offer programs and supports for entire families, especially helpful to those whose parents, grandparents and siblings live far away. As we are located in a diverse neighborhood filled with people from around the country, we understand how important it is for the entire family to make connections and lifelong friends.

We strive to promote in our children a positive self-image and self-confidence. Children learn to be responsible for their actions and for themselves as well as learning the social skills that foster care and consideration for their peers.

We are very proud of our reputation in the community as a school where individuals with all learning styles and physical challenges are welcome.