WILD About
Learning Academy
WILD About Learning Academy is a childcare facility for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. We are open from 7AM-6PM Monday-Friday. Keep scrolling to learn more about our facility and what we offer!
All Things WILD
Curriculum
As a Better Beginnings quality rated program, we are held to a higher standard of practice in regards to our curriculum and classroom environment, above and beyond the Arkansas Minimum Licensing requirements. WILD uses a base curriculum, Adventures in Learning, directly from the Better Beginnings website. Adventures in Learning, a comprehensive curriculum for children, has been developed and revised through contracts with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. The curriculum features 40 topics of study in nine focus areas. Click here to view this curriculum, but note that we add additional activities, lessons, and projects. You can view your child's lesson plans on a week-by-week basis through their Brightwheel account.
Awards/Celebrations
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Voted Best Childcare in 2018
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Voted Best Preschool in 2019
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Voted Best of NWA in 2019
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Voted Best Preschool in 2020, making two consecutive years.
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Voted Best Childcare in 2020
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Voted Best Private School in 2021
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Voted Best Private School in 2022, making two consecutive years.
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Runner-up in 2022 for CitiScapes Best Childcare Provider
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Voted Best Daycare/Preschool in 2023
We are so thankful for all of the support and love our families have shown us over the years. We are proud to serve all of the families and NWA to provide the best possible care for their child(ren).
School Closings
February 16th -- President's Day/ Staff Development/Conferences
March 23rd-27th -- Spring Break
May 25th -- Memorial Day
June 19th -- Juneteenth/Staff Development
July 3rd -- Independence Day ( Observed)
August 10th -- Staff Development Day
September 7th -- Labor Day
October 12th -- Columbus/Indigenous People Day/Staff Development/Conferences
November 26th-27th-- Thanksgiving Break
December 23rd to January 1st -- Christmas/New Year's Break
Parent Resources
Click here to check out our Parent Resources page. This page is your one stop shop for all resources the Academy has available to you. You will find information about Better Beginnings, DHS Licensing, the DHS Voucher Program, Brightwheel, Facebook Groups, Weekly Menus, Classroom Schedules, and so much more!
Do you need resources for something not listed? Let us know and we can help you! Our wonderful leadership team members, equipped with many years of experience, can help you!
Extra Curricular Activites
WILD offers an array of on-site activities and services for all children. This includes Baller Bugs, Tippie Toes, and Superkicks! These activities take place on-site once a week, but communication and payment plans need to be directed to the instructor of each activity. These activities are optional and are not paid for by the Academy. If you are interested in enrolling your student in any of these activities, please reach out to one of our Directors for more information!
Soccer Shots
WILD's Tuition Structure
WILD About Learning Academy a centrally located facility in Bentonville, Arkansas that provides childcare to the greater Northwest Arkansas area.
Campus Rates
FULL-TIME $315/week, PART-TIME MWF $204/week, PART-TIME T/TH $136/week
SUMMER CAMP (K-4th Grade) $235/week (Part-Time Not Available)
Additional Fees
Enrollment Fee $200, due upon enrollment
Supply Fees $200 bi-annually (FEB/AUG)
Wait List Fee $50 (Does not guarantee placement & non-refundable)
Sibling Discount Program
Tuition: $25 discount on the oldest sibling's tuition per week
(Part-Time enrollment is not eligible).
Enrollment Fees: $200 for the first child and $100 for each subsequent child.
Supply Fees: Full fee of $200 applies for one child and $100 for each subsequent child.
Drop In Care
Enrollment Fees $200, good for 1 year (non-refundable)
Care when you need it, Full Day 7am-6pm $75, Half Day 7am-12pm $35
A.M Snack, Lunch and P.M Snack included
Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance, if not there will be a $10 short-notice booking fee