Enrollment

Reign & Root Academy offers full-year, school-day enrollment for children ages 2.9 to 6 years old, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. We serve a small, intentional cohort of learners to ensure that each child receives deeply personalized, relationship-based care in a peaceful, home-based setting.

As a neuro-affirming Christian (non-traditional) preschool program, we center the needs of neurodivergent learners — including children with developmental delays, sensory processing differences, speech/language challenges, and those on the autism spectrum. Our program is non-clinical and non-therapeutic by design, allowing children to grow, learn, and connect at their own pace in a nurturing, natural environment.

Our low 4:1 ratio is key to ensuring meaningful engagement, tailored support, and whole-child learning that honors both strengths and needs. We are committed to building strong relationships with each child and their family as we support emotional growth, academic development, and spiritual grounding.

To maintain this high-quality approach, Reign & Root will occasionally bring in rotating assistants during school vacations and the summer months to provide additional support. We also have a strategic long-term plan to expand into a full center in the future — but for now, we’re focused on serving a small group excellently and intentionally.

Program Details

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Calendar: We follow the school schedule (Boston Public School District & are open Summers)

  • Vacation Week Enrichment Option (Private Pay Only)
    Families are welcome to privately pay for care during school vacation weeks.
    Our Vacation Week Enrichment runs from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, offering themed activities, outdoor play, and hands-on exploration in a calm, sensory-friendly setting.

    Spots are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Curriculum:

    • Experience Early Learning (state-aligned, 35-skill domains)

    • Experience God (faith-based hand-on curriculum)

    • Nature-based learning (outdoor classroom twice weekly)

    • Farm-to-School Garden program

    • Exceptional enrichment (biblical character studies, music, global art & cooking, cultural studies, ASL/French/Spanish)

  • Meals: Homemade, healthy breakfast, lunch & snack provided daily; families supply diapering/toileting needs

Meet Our Founder & Educator

Dr. Danielle C. Eddins, Ed.D.
Founder | Lead Educator | Special Education Advocate | Autism Specialist

Reign & Root Academy was founded and is led by Dr. Danielle C. Eddins — a seasoned educator, autism specialist, and mother of four neurodivergent children. With over a decade of professional and personal experience supporting young learners and their families, Dr. Eddins brings a unique dual perspective to early education: both as an expert and as a parent.

Her academic background includes:

Academic Degrees:

  • Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education – Roxbury Community College

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology (focus in Brain Disorders) – Lesley University

  • Master of Science in Special Education – Lesley University

  • Master of Science in Autism Studies – Lesley University

  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Transformative School Leadership – Bay Path University

Professional Credentials & Certifications:

  • Director II Certification – MA Department of Early Education & Care (EEC)

  • Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Lead Teacher Certified – EEC

  • 12+ years of experience in early education, including Early Intervention, Head Start, and program leadership

  • Site Coordinator for church-based afterschool and summer programs - Bethel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church

  • Children’s Church Director and Sunday School Teacher (since age 14) - Bethel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church

Personal & Lived Experience:

  • Parent of four neurodivergent children — including lived experience with sensory processing, autism spectrum, and speech/language needs, physical challenges, adhd and more

  • Experienced in navigating IEPs, educational advocacy, and neurodivergent parenting

  • Graduate of the Federation for Children with Special Needs’ Parent Advocacy Leadership Training (2023)

  • Background in special education consulting and family coaching

Dr. Eddins chose not to take her doctorate and years of training into a big institution — but instead to build Reign & Root Academy, a space where faith, neurodivergence, culture, and connection are honored every single day. She understands how hard it is to find a place that feels safe and supportive for neurodivergent children — because she’s lived it herself.

This isn’t just professional.
This is personal.
This is purposeful.
This is Reign & Root.

Tuition & Enrollment

Reign & Root Academy operates on a flat-rate, slot-based tuition model that reflects the care, community, and enrichment your child receives. Our tuition is not calculated by the hour, but by the value of a thoughtfully designed, developmentally rich experience. This approach allows us to provide consistent staffing, small group sizes, and engaging programming rooted in excellence.

Full Day Tuition (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Weekly Tuition: $285/ week

This includes:

  • Full access to curriculum, enrichment, and outdoor learning

  • Daily snacks and all learning materials

  • Individualized support in a peaceful, neuro-affirming setting

  • Private school-level education with homeschool heart

Fees:

  • Registration Fee: $75 (non-refundable)

  • Enrollment Deposit: $150 (non-refundable; applied to first month’s tuition)

Tuition is due weekly regardless of attendance and holds your child’s dedicated space in our childcare program.

Ready to Learn More?

We encourage interested families to complete our Open Interest Form to begin the enrollment process. A member of our team will follow up with you to schedule a virtual or in-person meet & greet.