About Windhaven Academy in Plano, TX

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Windhaven Academy is a family-centered preschool serving children from 6 weeks through 10 years old. We provide high-quality early childhood education, childcare, and enrichment programs designed to support not only children, but the families who love them.

From infancy through Pre-K and beyond, our programs are intentionally crafted to nurture confidence, curiosity, independence, and a genuine love of learning. We believe childcare is a partnership, and parents deserve transparency, communication, and peace of mind every step of the way.

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Our Story

Windhaven Academy was founded by Assia Mahmood, a mom of two, 5-star rated Amazon author, and passionate advocate for modern parenting. Like many parents, Assia experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to find childcare that truly aligns with your values - where your child is deeply cared for and you feel genuinely supported as a parent.

She envisioned something more than traditional preschool.

Windhaven was created as a warm, intentional space where children feel safe to explore, educators feel valued and empowered, and parents feel confident, informed, and connected. Every decision - from curriculum to nutrition to communication, has been shaped through the lens of a parent who understands what truly matters.

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We’d love to send you a FREE Family Information Guide, full of helpful information about Windhaven Academy.

Our Philosophy

At Windhaven Academy, we believe early childhood education should honor the whole child-mind, body, and heart.

Our philosophy is built on:

  • Connection before instruction, ensuring children feel safe and seen

  • Purposeful play as the foundation of meaningful learning

  • Social-emotional development as essential to long-term success

  • Respect for each child’s individuality, pace, and voice

By blending structured learning with child-led exploration in a nurturing, home-away-from-home environment, children develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of discovery.

What We Believe

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Our curriculum and daily routines emphasize empathy, kindness, respect for others, and respect for the world around us.

Children thrive when they feel emotionally secure

Children thrive when they feel emotionally secure

Learning should be joyful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate

Learning should be joyful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate

Strong communication builds trust between school and home

Strong communication builds trust between school and home

Families deserve a true partnership, not just a drop-off experience

Families deserve a true partnership, not just a drop-off experience

Early education lays the foundation for future academic and personal success

Early education lays the foundation for future academic and personal success

Children thrive when they feel emotionally secure

Children thrive when they feel emotionally secure

Learning should be joyful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate

Learning should be joyful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate

Strong communication builds trust between school and home

Strong communication builds trust between school and home

Families deserve a true partnership, not just a drop-off experience

Families deserve a true partnership, not just a drop-off experience

Early education lays the foundation for future academic and personal success

Early education lays the foundation for future academic and personal success

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A Community Built for Families

Windhaven Academy is more than a school - it’s a village.

We proudly support modern families by offering:

  • Flexible enrollment options, including flexible drop off and pick up times so that families can use us how they need us.

  • No cut off times with pick up for lunch and bring them back if you want!

  • Transparent daily communication through the Brightwheel app

  • Organic, sugar-free meals cooked on-site

  • A screen-free learning environment

  • Lower-than-state teacher-to-child ratios

  • Music and Spanish enrichment included in tuition

Families often tell us they feel the difference the moment they walk through our doors - and that sense of belonging continues every day.

Our Learning Environment

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Our Plano campus is thoughtfully designed to support movement, creativity, and exploration.

Children enjoy:

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children playing outside on turf playgrounds
child playing outside on splash pad
children gardening in outdoor garden spaces at daycare
infants enjoying story time with childcare teacher
toddler learning in daycare
child playing in indoor gym at childcare facility
children playing outside on turf playgrounds
child playing outside on splash pad
children gardening in outdoor garden spaces at daycare
infants enjoying story time with childcare teacher

Every space reflects our belief that children learn best when they feel comfortable, inspired, and free to explore.

Our Commitment to Health & Safety

Nothing matters more than your child’s safety and well-being. Our environment is designed for safe exploration while giving parents confidence and peace of mind.

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Schedule a Tour at Windhaven Academy

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The best way to experience Windhaven Academy is to see it firsthand. We offer engaging, interactive tours at our Plano location and would love to meet you and your family.