Welcome.
We’re thrilled you stopped by to discover more about us! At Hummingbird Hollow, our crew is family — our staff have been with us since the very beginning. With zero turnover and familiar, smiling faces each morning, you can be sure your child is greeted with warmth and consistency. We take pride in our program and truly love what we do. After all, it takes a village — and we believe a joyful, playful education belongs to all of us.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are standard operating hours & ages?
Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.
Our program serves children from 3 months to 4 years old.
Tuition and Pricing
Our families choose varying schedules, so there is no standard tuition rate. We use an hourly system: $15 per hour for Full-Time and $18 an hour for Part-Time. Sibling discount: 10% off the second child (or additional siblings if enrolled together).
Do you require vaccinations?
Yes, we require full vaccinations and records upon placement. We do not accept religious nor personal belief exemptions.
Where are you located?
We are a located in the East Atlanta, Gresham Park area. A stones throw away from East Atlanta Pediatric Dentistry:
2646 Gresham RD SE | Atlanta, GA 30316
We do not publicize the address. Address provided after your application is accepted and a tour is booked.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
We are intentionally small by design. To maintain the integrity of our approach and ensure meaningful relationships, our ratio is 1-4.
This low adult-to-child ratio allows us to meet each child where they are developmentally, build deep connections, and offer personalized, responsive care.
What’s provided in tuition?
Organic chef prepared lunch, 2 snacks and their own water bottle.
All Supplies: garden gear, educational, play, and creative.
Laundry, bedding and all materials washed and sanitized.
Organic wipes, diaper cream, skin ointments, sunscreen, bug spray.
Ongoing child assessment and individual learning observations, and potty training support. Which includes free, 1-hour consultations with Shadia for everything related to child development (see Consulting section.)
What makes you different than a daycare?
At Hummingbird Hollow, we offer something truly different: a nurturing, home-based learning environment designed to honor each child’s unique rhythm and developmental needs. We combine the best of classical education, nature-based exploration, and Montessori principles to create a rich, screen-free environment rooted in literature, the arts, and practical life.
Unlike traditional daycare centers with rigid schedules and large group sizes, we provide a calm, intimate setting where children are free to engage, create, and connect at their own pace. Nap time is individualized — not on floor mats in a shared space, but in dedicated nap rooms that mimic the comforts of home. Our mixed-age groupings are intentional — they allow children to naturally develop advanced interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, cooperation, and leadership. Our strict child-to-adult ratios ensure every child receives the focused attention and care they deserve.
Not only do we incorporate partial American Sign Language and Spanish immersion, we also love highlighting language and culture through audiobooks, music and organic cuisine from all over the world. Students roam daily across half an acre that includes play structures, mud kitchens and much more. A genuine safe haven for curious little minds.
Parents choose Hummingbird Hollow not just for care, but for a meaningful early childhood experience that lays the foundation for lifelong learning, confidence, and joy.