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Touchstone Academy

Small Classes. Deeper Learning.

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Touchstone Academy

Small Classes. Deeper Learning.

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The Touchstone Difference

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How We Teach

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Why Invest In Early Learning

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Where & When We Teach

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Touchstone Academy

Small Classes. Deeper Learning.

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In Numbers

Touchstone at-a-glance

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How It All Began

In the year 2000, Tasha vanderLinde and Angela Morse came together with a shared vision of extraordinary education...

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Meet the Principal

Dear Families, Welcome to Touchstone Academy! I am lucky to have been at the school since it opened in 2000. That first year was truly magical...

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Teachers & Staff

A fun and creative team, our dedicated faculty and staff make every day an extraordinary experience for the kids at Touchstone Academy.

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2000

Year Founded

65-70

Number of Students

13

Average Class Size

4

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Why Touchstone?

Our approach stems from the belief that authentic learning happens when children are treated as individuals possessing their own strengths, areas of growth, and learning styles.

IS TOUCHSTONE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Is Touchstone right for you?

Touchstone Difference

Top Quality

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On-Time Delivery

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Sustainable Practices

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Innovative Designs

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Skilled Team

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Impeccable Customer Support

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"Our children have made the best of friends that will no doubt be lifelong, have been encouraged in their education while being positively supported, been exposed to extended learning opportunities (Makerspace being the household favourite) and as a result they are acquiring a level of confidence and humility that started at Touchstone".

Brittany, Parent

“I think that my interest in learning and the drive I have to challenge myself probably started at Touchstone”

Jeremy Kimball, Touchstone Graduate

“I have such fond memories of my time at Touchstone! It provided the foundation for my love of learning, and I credit my Touchstone teachers with helping to foster my senses of curiosity and creativity.”

Mira Stephenson, Touchstone Graduate

Contact Admissions

We are happy to answer any questions you might have about Touchstone Academy or our application process.

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Yoga • Mythology • Camping • Dance • Flag Rugby • Astronomy • Musicals • Green Energy • Public Speaking • Ancient Egypt • Electricity • Molecular Structures • Ecosystems • Meteorology • Robotics • Hands-on Math • Theatre • Chemistry • Poetry •

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Touchstone builds on every child's innate curiosity.

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100%

of our teachers have a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd)

8%

of our students receive financial assistance

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Average Class Size

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