About Us
More than a school
A collective is more than a school. It is a community where children, families, and educators come together with a shared commitment to learning, belonging, and growth. While children are at the heart of everything we do, we believe they flourish when the adults in their lives learn, grow, and work together alongside them.
Our Mission
The Children's Collective cultivates a beloved community where children and the people who care for them grow, learn, and navigate life's unfolding journey together. We honor each child's strengths, lived experiences, and natural curiosity while creating relationship-centered learning environments where childhood is protected, wellness is prioritized, and every member of our community is empowered to learn, contribute, and flourish.
Our Vision
We believe education has the power to strengthen families, transform communities, and shape a more just and compassionate world. We envision education that equips young people to change the world by nurturing curious minds, caring hearts, critical thinking, engaged citizenship, and a deep commitment to the people and places around them.
The Children's Collective is an independent learning community that offers a variety of learning experiences designed to support children and families throughout the year. Our programs include a full-time Junior Kindergarten through 8th-grade school, after-school care, summer programming, and flexible part-time enrollment for homeschooling families. Whether children join us for a full academic year or a single program, every experience is rooted in curiosity, relationships, and meaningful learning.
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(605) 650-8778
connect@thechildrenscollective.org
3209 S. Summit Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57105