Proven Curriculum for Excellent Academics
Reduced Schedule to Protect Family Priorities
Small Class Sizes to Enable Real Connection
The Challenge
In today’s world, many children feel rushed, anxious, or disconnected. They spend long days in large classrooms, often disconnected from nature, meaningful relationships, and a sense of purpose. Parents wonder: Will my child love learning? Will they develop strong character and deep faith? Will they be prepared to think for themselves in a complicated world?
There is a better way.
Haven Day School exists to partner with families to raise curious, respectful, and grounded children.
Through the time-tested Charlotte Mason approach, we create an atmosphere where:
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Children are respected as persons made in God’s image.
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Learning happens through living books, meaningful narration, abundant nature study, and habit formation.
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Small classes and a gentle part-time schedule protect childhood while building a lifelong love of learning.
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Challenging academics and an educational feast prepare students’ minds for every future endeavor.
Our Philosophy
Every child deserves a respectful, delightful, excellent education. Guided by the Charlotte Mason approach and the Alveary curriculum, we nurture the whole child in a Christ-centered microschool environment.
Charlotte Mason Approach
We honor the child as a person made in God's image. Learning is a living experience that nourishes the whole child through living books and meaningful narration. What is a Charlotte Mason education? Click here.
Alveary Curriculum
Our rich educational feast prepares students' minds for every future endeavor. We focus on challenging academics and habit formation that build a lifelong love of learning. For more information, click here to learn about Alveary.
Details & Logistics
Weekly Schedule
Monday
At Home Day with Lessons from Alveary
Tuesday - Thursday
9:30 am - 2:30 pm School Days
Friday
No school work, monthly field trips
Class Dynamics
2027-2028: Two Microschool Classes
Maximum of 10 Students per teacher:
Grades 1st - 3rd
Grades 4th - 6th
Protecting childhood while building a lifelong love of learning through the Charlotte Mason approach.
Campus
Location & Contact
Vestavia, Alabama
Details
info@havendayschool.com
We are a private, Christian elementary school.
Our Vision
Our graduates will not just be academically prepared — they are children who will love to learn, think clearly, speak thoughtfully, and walk confidently with the Lord. They will be rooted in truth, kind to others, and filled with wonder about God’s world.
Because they will be able to think for themselves and effectively articulate their thoughts, they will lead the next generation in respect, kindness, innovation, and truth. They will not be among those doomed to repeat the past because they will have a connected relationship with history allowing them to craft effective paths for the future.
Questions?
Email us at info@havendayschool.com.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Haven Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies and admissions policies.
As a Christian institution, Haven Day School reserves the right to give admission preference to families who are in agreement with our Statement of Faith and Christian mission.