Linda Draper and her loving family began a nature/play based child development center in the heart of Houston in the fall of 2011. She and her staff provide children with hours and hours of outdoor free play in our urban environment all year long. Encouraging children to explore materials and take developmentally appropriate risks aids in crucial cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Linda works to support the children and teachers as they navigate these early childhood waters. She loves observing how competent, capable, and curious all humans (littles and bigs) are when allowed time and space to create their own learning.

Linda and her team maintain NAEYC accreditation for their program. The team works to follow guiding principles inspired by the learning communities of Reggio Emilia, Italy and theories that emphasize the importance of relationships and independence, while fostering curiosity in the learning environment.

Linda believes in continuous education for herself, her staff, and families as they work together to make children’s’ time at school a rich and rewarding experience. She holds a MSed. focusing on development of children birth through 5 years old. Prior to starting Blossom Heights, Linda was the Director of a Cooperative Preschool where she served alongside families for 10 years.