OUR MISSION
At Mountain FUNdamentals Learning Center, we believe in the power of early learning and the magic of play. We believe that there is a critical link between a child’s early experiences and later success in life.
The learning environment at Mountain FUNdamentals is structured in such a way as to give the child an opportunity to independently explore, select, create, and problem-solve. Classrooms are organized around the interest centers and play areas that include art, math, science, language arts, blocks, and dramatic play. Each classroom promotes the physical, social and emotional, intellectual, and creative well-being of the children.
MORE THAN A CHILDCARE CENTER
Mountain Fundamentals Learning Center is open Monday through Friday. Our program operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. We provide care for children ages 2 to 5 years old. If you will be late for pick-up, please call our childcare center ahead of time so we can notify your child's teacher and make any necessary arrangements. Mountain Fundamentals is located in the heart of Hendersonville, North Carolina near Publix SuperMarket.
If you are unable to pick up your child and will be sending someone else, please inform the teacher and director ahead of time, stating that this person has your permission to pick up your child. All authorized persons should be added to your child's file. Please let the people picking up your child know that we require them to show their ID before allowing the child to leave.
If you need to call and verbally add an approved pick-up person on a specific day we will verify that information with you and follow our normal procedures with that person. We want to keep everyone safe in our care.
Speech Therapy Services
Mountain FUNdamentals works closely with Lifespan Therapy and allows their SLPs to come into the center to provide services to children. The SLPs share their speech and language expertise with our teachers to inspire language facilitation and more communication exchanges.
We are a community, a family. We want every child and family to feel welcome.
We celebrate cultural diversity and incorporate multicultural perspectives throughout our curriculum.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
We encourage you to come and share a special skill or talent you have with our school. We will also have former students who will come by to visit and read the children stories. This will help to excite and encourage growth going into their educational experience.
OUR STAFF
Kim Allen
Co-Founder
Kalani Dozier
Co-Owner / Clever Critters Teacher
Susan Whitlock
Co-Owner / Squirrelly Scholars Teacher
Julie Rolley
Floater
Amber Donati
Fantastic Foxes Teacher
Claire Medeiros
Cub Cub Teacher
Come join us at Mountain FUNdamentals Learning Center, where the doors are always open and the smiles never fade.
Step into a world where learning is a joy, and every moment is an opportunity to connect, grow, and thrive. Let’s create beautiful memories together, one fun filled day at a time.
TESTIMONIALS
I met Kalani, Kim, and Susan when my daughter was around 3.5 years old and they worked at her daycare then. We always felt so welcome and they made my daughter feel like she was so special. Out of all the teachers in the school, our daughter would speak about these 3 in particular with such love and adoration. They truly made such an impact in our lives. My husband and I felt so safe and comfortable with them, knowing they were taking care of our child. Even after our daughter left since starting kindergarten, we’ve been back just to say hi and see them. They set her up with the skills and confidence needed to where she is thriving in Kindergarten. This new school is already blessed, knowing they are starting it; they truly are a special set of women. I would encourage anyone seeking a loving, nurturing, fun and playful way to begin learning early skills for their child to enroll at Mountain Fundamentals.
Lynn M.
Ms. Susan, Ms. Kalani and Ms. Kim are exceptional preschool teacher who embodies everything you'd hope for in someone nurturing young minds. Each of my children had them for teachers for 3+ years, and set them up successfully for Kindergarten. Their warmth, patience, and genuine care for each child create an environment where students thrive. My children absolutely loved them, and I can see why. I couldn't ask for better teachers to kickstart our little one's education journey.
Scott S.
Our family has a long history with Mrs. Susan, Mrs. Kalani and Mrs. Kim after having both our 16 year old daughter and 6 year old son going through their pre-school teachings. Both kids absolutely loved going to school everyday and left pre-school reading and writing before Kindergarden. Our son's teacher this year asked where he went to pre-school because of how prepared he was. We can't be more thankful for not only their teachings, but the love and care they show all the children who come through their classroom. We're forever greatful.
Morgan M.
Kim, Kalani and Susan are quite literally a dream team! I am ecstatic that they have joined together to start their own childcare center! Kalani was my daughter's first teacher and the way she was able to organize a large group of 3 year olds was shocking. She has such a strong presence and light that she brings to the classroom, the kids were always happy and following directions! Susan was my daughter's pre-k teacher and the activities she came up with to teach the children were so unique and captivating for the kids. She had a way of being a friend to them but also stood as a confident and captivating teacher that i believe all children need at that age! My daughter left that school far beyond ready to start kindergarten but more importantly, feeling loved and supported by the authority figures helping her learn and cheering her on. Kim was always so incredibly helpful with any question I had! She took the time to solve any concerns or fill me in on any additional information I needed and I never felt like a burden. You are truly family to this group of women! When I found out Susan, Kalani and Kim were starting their own childcare center together I was THRILLED for them but also so bummed that I no longer had littles to attend their new school! They are the ultimate dream team!!
Jessica W.
Parent information
Mountain Fundamentals Learning Center is open Monday through Friday. Our program operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. We provide care for children ages 2 to 5 years old. If you will be late for pick-up, please call our childcare center ahead of time so we can notify your child's teacher and make any necessary arrangements. Mountain Fundamentals is located in the heart of Hendersonville, North Carolina near Publix SuperMarket.
If you are unable to pick up your child and will be sending someone else, please inform the teacher and director ahead of time, stating that this person has your permission to pick up your child. All authorized persons should be added to your child's file. Please let the people picking up your child know that we require them to show their ID before allowing the child to leave.
If you need to call and verbally add an approved pick-up person on a specific day we will verify that information with you and follow our normal procedures with that person. We want to keep everyone safe in our care.
HOLIDAYS AND CLOSURE
New Year's Day
MLK Day
Spring Break
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Summer Break
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Break
Winter Break
Juneteenth
Summer Break
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Break
Winter Break
New Year's Day
MLK Day
Spring Break
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Arrival Procedures
All children should arrive at the daycare center between 7:30 AM but no later than 8:30 AM, unless parents have notified the teacher and administrator. Parents or authorized persons are required to
bring their child(ren) to the center. Transportation is not provided.
Parents or authorized persons should use their center-provided access control code to enter the building and not allow any other parties in without a code to ensure the safety of the childcare center.
Departure Procedures
Parents or authorized persons are required to pick up their child(ren) from the preschool, transportation is not provided. They must walk into Mountain Fundamentals Learning Center and pick them up from the appropriate teacher or teacher aide, using their center-provided access control code to enter the building and not allowing any other parties in without a code to ensure the safety of the center.
Inclement Weather
For inclement weather-related closings please check for postings on
WLOS's Website, you may elect to receive text message announcements relating to any delays or closings for our school.
***Holidays and school closings related to inclement weather are not exempt from your child's regularly scheduled tuition.***
At Mountain FUNdamentals Learning Center, we believe in the power of early learning and the magic of play. We believe that there is a critical link between a child’s early experiences and later success in life.
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