It is our belief and research has proven, children thrive in all areas of development when given the opportunity to explore freely in nature under guidance and supervision. There are three nature explorer programs that we offer: Monday homeschool enrichment, Tuesday and Thursday Tutorial, and Friday homeschool enrichment. These experiences are all-outdoor, nature-immersed, curiosity-driven, child-centered, emergent programs. Nature immersion curriculum bathes all the senses of children. The child is exposed to a wide variety of learning possibilities that are unique to each child. These skills and mental well-being boosters are hard-wired into the brain at this crucial time and will set the foundation for them to be well-adjusted, lifelong learners.
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Licensing Exemption
The state of Tennessee allows for a child care licensing exemption and The Stoney Creek Nature Explorers Program has been granted this exemption.
About the owners
Leigh graduated in 1982 from Middle Tennessee University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Business Administration. After graduation, Leigh three successful careers serving in management, merchandising, marketing and sales. The last 17 years (in the corporate world) were spent with the Xerox Corporation.
Olin earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Construction, Engineering & Technology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1982. He has worked for over 30 years in all facets of the construction and residential development industry, and until recently was the Vice President of Enfield Construction.
Yearning for a simple, more sustainable lifestyle, Leigh and her husband, Olin, founded Stoney Creek Farm in 2005 and opened to the public in 2010 with a Summer U-Pick Garden, garden rental plots, and educational seminars. Having worked for over 30 years in the corporate world, Leigh retired in February of 2013 to expand their sustainable farm and better serve the community. Leigh continues to pursue the farm mission of “teaching people how to grow their own healthy food”, as well as educating the public on sustainable living practices via the Stoney Creek Farm website and social media.
