Nature Connect

We welcome children from 18 months through kindergarten into a Christian early-learning community in Fairhope. Families can choose two-, three- or five-day schedules, and children learn through age-appropriate classroom activities, play and school gatherings.

Baldwin County Public Schools is a rapidly growing educational system in Alabama, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment for all students. With a commitment to excellence, the school serves a diverse population, including those with various learning needs and disabilities. The core mission is to empower students from Pre-K through 12th grade to achieve their fullest potential, ensuring they graduate with a wealth of opportunities. The curriculum emphasizes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), which cultivates critical thinking and creativity essential for success in today's evolving world. Students benefit from innovative programs that integrate technology into their learning experiences, with each student receiving a personal computer as part of the largest student technology initiative in Alabama. The school prides itself on maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, which enhances individualized attention and support. Additionally, Baldwin County Public Schools actively engages families through strong partnerships and community involvement initiatives like Neighborhood Bridges, which address broader needs within the community. With an array of extracurricular activities including sports and marine studies, students are encouraged to explore their interests while developing social skills in a safe environment staffed by dedicated professionals focused on student well-being and safety. This holistic approach not only prepares students academically but also fosters personal growth and resilience.

Fairhope East Elementary brings Pre-K through sixth grade students together on Bishop Road in Fairhope. Children learn through group work in which each student has a role, along with hands-on projects and STEAM activities that ask them to analyze information, create and solve problems. The school's 'Inspire, Create, Lead Together' motto connects that classroom approach to its wider community. Pelican's Nest gives this campus a distinctive link to the Mobile Bay environment. Fairhope East, the Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation and Baldwin County Public Schools partner on the enrichment experience so students can explore local ecology. The school also has grade-level classroom teachers, a reading specialist, gifted education teachers, special education teachers and a counselor. Fairhope East shares student voices through its Pirate Podcast and tracks local conditions with a campus weather station. Principal Christina Stacey leads Fairhope East with two assistant principals. Families can use the campus library, counseling and parent resources, and the school's Parent Teacher Committee offers another way to participate. These connections extend the school's group-learning ethos beyond classroom projects. Visit 20698 Bishop Road, Fairhope, AL 36532.