FAQS

Do you follow CMS school calendar? 

We do not have school on CMS teacher workdays or days off. Our School Cancellation Policy is as follows: 

In the event of inclement weather, we will follow the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) course of action for closing school. In the event that CMS chooses to use a two-hour delay, we will open as usual if it is safe to do so. If it is not safe, school will be canceled. There will be times when CMS is open but Twin Willows does not feel conditions at our facilities are safe to open. In the event we choose not to follow CMS, parents will be notified as well as employees. 

Make-up Days: 

There will be no makeup days due to inclement weather.

Do you offer field trips or other special programs throughout the year? 

Yes! Your teachers will give you a comprehensive list of field trips that we have scheduled or in the process of scheduling monthly on the first day of school.  Both our 2s class and our 3/4 class will have other enrichment programs including music, dance, art history, and science. The 3/4 class will have Spanish class daily. 

What makes us different?

Being outside for at least 1/3 of the school day, we guide children to explore, learn from and interact with the natural environment and their peers. Children's physical, cognitive, and social development are supported as they gain a better understanding of nature and themselves. Furthermore, children have organic opportunities to explore, problem-solve, and engage their senses in the natural world. Our teachers also deeply value community connections and promote those connections with families and students. 

What are your wellness protocols? 

Here is our health/safety policy. 

Does my child need to be potty trained? 

All children in the combined 3 and 4-year class are expected to be fully potty trained. In the event of a child that is 3 or 4 and has a developmental or health delay please talk to the lead teachers prior to enrollment to make sure we have the tools to accommodate your child’s needs. Our two year old class does not need to be potty trained, however please note that our teachers will not potty train your child, but rather support you to the best of their abilities as you achieve this milestone. 

Do children eat snack and lunch at school? 

Yes, children eat snack and lunch at school. Please note we are a nut free school! 

Do you offer tours? 

In the 2026-2027 school year we will not be offering tours, but in 2027-2028 we anticipate being able to offer tours on Mondays upon request between 10-11am beginning in January.  We can arrange for the teachers to meet with you upon request via zoom. 

Is there a registration fee? 

No we do not have a registration fee. We do have a $100 enrichment fee that is used for our field trips and special programming throughout the year. It is due at the time of registration. 

Do you offer scholarships? 

Yes, if you feel you are in need of a scholarship please send us an email with a letter on why you are deserving. We will take all scholarships into account. 

Do you have a director? 

No, we do not have a director. We do have two founders Haley and Tirion and work with an advisory council when questions/concerns arise. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate and interact with each other while ensuring confidentiality.