Our Mission
Empowering Young Minds
We offer a nurturing, inclusive home education experience that honors each child’s unique journey. Through personalized instruction and hands-on activities, we guide families toward academic and social growth in a safe, nature-inspired environment where every child feels supported, confident, and empowered to thrive.
Our Philosophy
At Developing Young Minds, we believe in the power of progress over perfection. We focus on each child’s growth, celebrating small steps and fostering a love of learning. Our approach is built on the understanding that every child’s journey is unique, and we support them at their own pace, helping them build confidence and resilience along the way. By prioritizing progress, we encourage curiosity, exploration, and a mindset that embraces learning as a lifelong adventure.
Our Approach
We take a highly personalized and holistic approach to education. Every child receives a customized learning plan tailored to their strengths, interests, and areas of need. Our classes are interactive and dynamic, using a variety of teaching strategies and tools, including:
- Project-Based Learning that connects lessons to real-world experiences
- Sensory Integration to support regulation and engagement
- Creative Play, Art, and Movement to bring concepts to life
- One-on-One and Small Group Instruction to maximize support and connection.
The Heart Behind Developing Young Minds, LLC
A Journey of Passion, Purpose and Advocacy
Hello! I’m Katherine De La Cruz, Founder and Director of Developing Young Minds, LLC. My passion for education and child development has been at the heart of this program. With a degree in Childhood Studies, years of classroom experience, a background as a Developmental Specialist, and the perspective of being a mom, I've come to see just how important it is to create meaningful and inclusive learning opportunities for every child. Throughout my years in both traditional classroom and individualized support settings, I witnessed the powerful impact of hands-on, engaging, and flexible learning experiences. It wasn’t until my child and many of the families I worked with faced similar challenges in a rigid, one-size-fits-all classroom that I truly understood the urgency for change.
Homeschooling became our path forward, a decision to reclaim the joy of learning, and through it, I discovered a renewed sense of purpose. I envisioned a nurturing environment where each child’s unique rhythm, interests, and strengths were not only accommodated but celebrated. A space filled with movement, creativity, exploration, and genuine connection.
That vision came to life through Developing Young Minds, LLC, a home education enrichment program rooted in project-based learning, sensory exploration, and nature-based discovery. Our mission is to nurture curiosity, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love of learning while supporting each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.
At Developing Young Minds, every child is seen, heard, valued, and supported. We believe in progress over perfection and creating a space where learners thrive in their own time and way. Together, we are not only teaching differently we are creating a new path forward for children who deserve more.