Gründerfamilien · Founding Families

The first 12 families
who believe in something
before it exists.

The Discovery Atelier opens February 2027 in the Lake Norman area. We are reserving 12 spots for founding families who commit early — and receive conditions no future family ever will.

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Why Now · Warum Jetzt

Your rate is locked forever.

$1,750/month. It never increases as long as your child is enrolled. Every family who joins after pays $1,950 — or more.

You shape the school before it opens.

Location vote. Curriculum theme vote. First to see the space. Founding families don't join a school — they build one.

Your children grow up together.

12 families. 18 children maximum. A community that starts small and stays intentional — forever.

Pricing · Preise

Founding Family vs. Core Program

Core Program
Full-Day Bilingual · Mo–Fr 8:30–15:30
$1,950 / month
Starting Fall 2027
Includes:
  • German-English immersion curriculum
  • Max. 18 children
  • Family-style lunch & snacks
  • All materials & Atelier supplies
  • Daily photo update
  • Monthly personal development report
  • 2 community festivals per school year
Optional Add-Ons — for all families
Early Drop-Off (7:30–8:30) +$150/mo
Late Pick-Up (15:30–17:30) +$200/mo
Both (7:30–17:30) +$320/mo
Atelier Enrichment (weekly specialist) +$95/mo

Annual enrollment fee: $300  ·  Waived for Founding Families.
Prepayment option: 6 months upfront at time of signing (Founding Families only).

What Happens Next · Was als Nächstes passiert

The path from interest
to opening day.

Now · Jetzt
Register your interest

No payment. No obligation. We follow up personally within 48 hours.

Fall 2026 · Herbst 2026
Personal conversation with Christina

A 60-minute conversation — no pressure. We get to know your family, you get to know us. Founding Family agreement signed if both sides say yes.

Early 2027 · Anfang 2027
Location announced

Founding families are the first to see the space — before any public announcement. You help shape how we set it up.

February 2027 · Februar 2027
First day — Der erste Tag

The Discovery Atelier opens. 12 founding families. Two languages. One school built together.

Our Home · Unser Standort

We're choosing our
location together.

We're actively searching for the right space in the Lake Norman area. The right building — licensed for NC DCDEE, with outdoor access, the right size — takes time to find. We'd rather open in the right place than rush into the wrong one.

Your location preference directly informs our search. This isn't a survey. It genuinely shapes our decision.

Cornelius North Lake Norman · I-77
Davidson College area · walkable
Huntersville Charlotte border
Mooresville South Lake Norman
Anywhere Lake Norman works for us

Founding families will be the first to see the space — before any public announcement. Your preference goes directly into our search criteria.

Ehrlichkeit · Honesty
"

"Joining now means joining before
we've proven anything.
That's not a risk — it's a privilege."

We open in February 2027. We have no testimonials yet. What we have is a conviction, a curriculum, and 12 spots for families who share what we believe.

No payment is required today. Founding Family status is confirmed only after your personal conversation with Christina. The spot is yours when both sides say yes.

Join Us · Mach mit

A school worth
building together.

Join the waitlist. We'll follow up personally within 48 hours with your Founding Family information pack.

→ Reserve My Founding Spot

No payment today. No commitment until you're ready.
Christina follows up personally — not a bot.