FOUNDATIONS
Building a Lifelong Love of Learning
We believe that every child has the natural ability, curiosity, and desire to learn.
At Foundations Whole Child Development, we nurture and develop that ability through customized, child-specific enrichment programs informed by expert educational assessments.
FOUNDER & CHIEF EDUCATOR
Dr. Briegel Payne, EdD
Doctor of Education and Child Development Expert
Dr. Briegel Payne started Foundations Whole Child Development based on the belief that every child's potential to learn can be unlocked by understanding their unique needs, interests, and abilities. Drawing on her experience advising national educational policy, leading instruction as a classroom teacher, and building hundreds of successful individualized enrichment and intervention plans, Dr. Payne has developed a unique, holistic approach to nurturing young learners.
SERVICES
Identifying and Unlocking the Potential in Each Child
The Playroom Edit
Play is a vital part of how children experience the world, learn new concepts, and grow.
The Playroom Edit is a full service playroom consultation, organization and design service. Part playroom transformation, part play coaching, The Playroom Edit System helps you keep your space organized and your children engaged in positive play.
TESTIMONIALS
Parents Recommend
Kelli F.
Intensive Intervention
"Briegel and the foundations team have exceeded our expectations in every way. My child typically needs extra time to warm-up to new people, but from the first day she easily engaged and interacted, which is HUGE for her! My daughter has gained confidence in reading and math, giving her a boost to start the school year."
Scott W.
Individual Summer Bridge
"Since working with Foundations, I’ve seen a huge difference in my daughters confidence and overall attitude with both math and writing. What was once challenging, is now a strength and her growth has been amazing. A year ago, we were worried about possibly repeating the 3rd grade. Now we are actively looking ahead at the best middle schools for her!"
Erin M.
K-Prep Camp
Foundations helped my son blossom into a lifelong learner this summer. He needed a little boost in his phonological awareness and fine motor/handwriting skills prior to entering Kindergarten. With their K-Prep camp, he was able to maintain what he learned in school and build a strong kindergarten readiness foundation. I felt very confident sending him to Kindergarten thanks to the skills he acquired and, most importantly, the confidence he built over the summer with the Foundations Team and his peers.