Who We Are

Founded in 2016, the Woodlyn Academy Organization (WAO) is a growing network of high quality early childhood education schools committed to one bold belief: Every child deserves access to excellence, regardless of zip code or household income. WAO was created to close opportunity gaps early, when learning has the greatest impact on a child’s future. Our schools provide families with an elevated, nurturing, and academically rich experience typically associated with elite institutions delivered in the communities that need it most.

Our Mission

To equalize opportunity and close societal gaps through world-class early childhood education. We believe early education is not childcare, it is foundational life preparation. Everything we do is rooted in dignity, access, and excellence.