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Homeschool · Ages 3–8
Homeschool in Kiln, MS for Ages 3–8
St. Emmelia is a small Christian homeschool community — a microschool — off Kiln-Delisle Road, welcoming homeschool families from Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, Waveland, Pass Christian, Long Beach, and Gulfport. Children spend their days outside, around real work, real food, and beautiful learning.
Healthy, nourishing meals
Real food, prepared with the children.
Daily time in nature
Garden, forest, and weather as teachers.
Play-based learning
Wonder and curiosity lead the way.
Habit training & life skills
Quiet, capable hands and steady hearts.
Beautiful art, music & literature
Beauty as a daily, formative gift.
In January 2026, a second-generation homeschool mom and educator of 15+ years opened St. Emmelia — a homeschool program off Kiln-Delisle Road in Kiln, Mississippi — built around the warmth and richness of Waldorf, Charlotte Mason, and Classical traditions.
We're a homeschool at heart, run as a microschool: a single mixed-age class, a handful of children, and a teacher who knows every child by name. Homeschool families drive in from Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, Waveland, Pass Christian, Long Beach, and Gulfport — most are fifteen to thirty minutes away.
If you are looking for homeschool programs near the Mississippi Gulf Coast, St. Emmelia offers a steady, beautiful school day for young children who learn best through relationship, movement, imagination, and meaningful work.
Not sure how homeschooling works in Mississippi? Read our guide to homeschool laws in MS and homeschool programs in Mississippi.
What Sets Us Apart
Quietly distinct on the Coast.
A holistic approach
Inspired by Waldorf, Charlotte Mason, and Classical methods. We form the whole child — body, mind, heart, and spirit.
Affordable & flexible
Designed to be accessible to local families, with customizable class options to fit different budgets and schedules.
We are openly Orthodox Christian — prayer, saint stories, and the rhythm of the liturgical year are part of our days. Families from any Christian tradition are warmly welcomed; secular families are too.
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What life at St. Emmelia homeschool looks like.
St. Emmelia is a small mixed-age homeschool community — a microschool — in Kiln, Mississippi, for children ages 3–8. Our classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00am–4:00pm, with full-week and custom schedules available as space allows.
Families join us from Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, Waveland, Pass Christian, Long Beach, Gulfport, Picayune, and nearby Hancock and Pearl River County communities. Each day combines nature, prayer, story, real work, and the Wondergarten curriculum.
Who It's For
A home for three kinds of families.
New to homeschooling
Guidance and support as you begin.
Affordable alternative
A beautiful, accessible option.
Already homeschooling
Community and enrichment to add on.
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Our Process
How families begin with us.
A simple, unhurried path from your first hello to your child's first morning circle.
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Reach Out
Send a note or give us a call — we'll listen first.
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Visit a Morning
Wander the forest, meet the children, see the rhythm.
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Choose Your Rhythm
Flexible schedules — full or part-time, agreed upon at enrollment.
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Begin & Belong
Settle in to a quiet, ordered, joyful day.
Come spend a quiet morning with us.
Visits are unhurried — bring your child, wander the forest.
Where We Serve
A homeschool rooted on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
St. Emmelia welcomes families from Kiln, Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, Waveland, Pass Christian, and across Hancock, Harrison, and Pearl River counties. If you're nearby, we'd love to meet you.
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Caring Educators Guiding Every Child's Growth
From Our Families
Quiet days. Lasting impressions.
Parent Review
We had the BEST experience with St Emmelia! So thankful this was the first school experience my son had. Mrs Corinna taught my 4 year old with so much love and patience. Her school provided a safe and healthy (mind, body, spirit) environment. He couldn't wait to go to school and learn skills like baking muffins, sharing with others, art, spelling, and music. I love the way this school made learning fun! I appreciated the use of outdoor time and encouragement to use his imagination. I can't recommend St Emmelia enough. As a homeschool parent, him learning from another trusted adult with other precious kids (not in our household) was so beneficial in his education experience. Bonus, it was a much needed reset for me too.
A St. Emmelia Family
9
Children per class
Maximum class size — small enough to know each child by heart.
100%
Whole-food meals
Real food, prepared together each morning.
5+
Hours outdoors weekly
Garden, forest, and seasonal study.
Licensed Partner
Mississippi's only licensed Wondergarten partner.
Common Questions
What parents ask first.
Reserve a visit
Come see a morning at St. Emmelia.
We open the doors a few times each season for families considering enrollment. Wander the forest, meet the children, and ask anything you'd like.
- (985) 290-0129
- stemmeliahomeschool@gmail.com
- Kiln-Delisle Road - Kiln, Mississippi