The Juice Box School is a unique blend of a licensed childcare center and a microschool.

Our younger program operates as a licensed childcare center, while our overall approach reflects a microschool model, offering small group sizes, individualized learning, and a more flexible, child-centered experience. We are not a homeschool program, and we intentionally differ from traditional school settings.

At The Juice Box School, learning is not standardized or one-size-fits-all.

We prioritize:

• Child-led, hands-on learning

• Small class sizes and strong relationships

• Social-emotional development alongside academics

• Creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking

Our goal is not just academic success, but the development of confident, compassionate, and engaged learners.

Absolutely! We are committed to creating a space where every child and family feels seen, respected, and valued. We welcome families of all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and family structures.

We use Origins Curriculum, a research based mixed age curriculum that integrates academic learning, emotional intelligence, ethical awareness, and mindfulness from a decolonized eco-conscious viewpoint. This curriculum is structured in a way that allows our teaching to be guided by children’s interests, hands-on exploration, and meaningful, real-world experiences.

We also reference the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to ensure students are developing age-appropriate academic skills.

We view these standards as one piece of a much larger, more holistic approach to learning.

We view behavior as communication.

Rather than using punishments or rewards, we focus on understanding what a child is expressing and supporting them in developing the skills they need.

Our approach includes:

• Co-regulation and emotional support

• Clear, respectful boundaries

• Collaborative problem-solving

• Teaching communication and conflict resolution skills

We prioritize connection over control and believe children learn best when they feel safe, understood, and respected.

Conflict is a natural part of learning. Teachers guide children through resolving conflicts by helping them express their feelings, listen to others, and work toward solutions together.

We provide personalized narrative reports at least twice per year, highlighting each child’s strengths, growth, and social-emotional development.

Families are invited to attend a narrative conference with their child’s teacher to discuss the report, ask questions, and collaborate on next steps.

We value ongoing communication and partnership with families throughout the year.

Yes; time in nature is an essential part of our program!

Through our Forest School approach, children regularly explore, play, and learn outdoors. This supports physical development, creativity, problem-solving, and a meaningful connection to the natural world.

• Doors open at 7:30 AM

• The school day runs from 8:15 AM – 2:30 PM

We are partnering with the Boys & Girls Club for afterschool care which runs from 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM.

Yes! We value family connection and community.

Families are invited to join our morning and afternoon storytelling gatherings once their child has settled into the school routine (typically after the first two weeks of school). There will also be various volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

As a start-up school, we are not currently able to offer scholarships.

However, increasing accessibility is deeply important to us, and we are actively working toward offering financial aid in the future.