Empower Your Child Socially & Academically
Over 40 Years Of Top-Quality Early Education & Lasting Friendships
Empower Your Child Socially & Academically
Over 40 Years Of Top-Quality Early Education & Lasting Friendships
Pre-Kindergarten | 4 - 5 Years | Offered at Gaithersburg, North Potomac, Potomac, & Silver Spring, MD
Pre-K children must be 4 years old on or before September 1st as part of the MSDE age requirement.
A Proven, Project-Based Curriculum Prepares Your Child For School
Your Pre-K student is ready for what’s next thanks to play-based, research-backed learning from the Children Study Their World curriculum, which aligns with state standards. You see them grow in confidence as they explore, learn, and experience the world in a safe, enriching environment.
Assessments Keep Your Child On Track
The Maryland Early Learning Assessment (ELA) guides your child’s progress across 7 domains:
- Social foundations
- Language & literacy
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social studies
- Fine arts
- Physical well-being & motor development
Develop Your Child's Mind With Technology
Tech tools like Smartboards, Chromebooks, and iPads will prepare your child for Kindergarten and give them the mental stimulation they need to thrive in an academically challenging space.
Ready Your Little One With Social-Emotional Skills
As your child prepares for the new Kindergarten environment, social-emotional skills empower them to connect, interact, and feel confident about themselves. Help them to develop into responsible, mature, independent, and capable individuals.
PRE-K EXPANSION GRANT:
Federally Funded, Income-Based, & Fully Integrated Pre-K Program! Located at our Silver Spring and Gaithersburg locations
A Trusted & Committed Team Promote Stability
Your Pre-K student enjoys consistency and confidence as they grow and learn thanks to continuous supervision from experienced, qualified, tenured teachers. Our nurturing team is dedicated to helping them thrive.
Professional Cleaners Make Play Spaces Safe Spaces
Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your child stays healthy in a clean environment where their well-being is a top priority. On-site cleaners ensure regular sanitization and a daily deep clean.
Healthy Meals & Snacks Build Strength
Your little one is growing fast, and provided breakfast, lunch, and snack options make sure they have the energy they need to learn, play, and discover throughout the day. Never worry about keeping them fueled after you drop them off.
Advance Your Child's Learning With Smaller Teacher-To-Child Ratios!
This Approach Provides Your Child With:
- Personal lessons plans for school success
- Help with addressing any areas of weakness
- Developing talents, strengths, and social skills
Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten Success
We make sure your child has the necessary tools for Kindergarten is a top priority. Kindergarten readiness ensures your Pre-K student feels empowered and more than ready for their next level.
Parent Partnership To Increase Self-Esteem
Parent partnership is a primary aim; join the Parent-Teacher Exchange Committee or volunteer within the classroom. Your child’s success hinges on this partnership that supports self-esteem, positive behavior, and school success. Parent involvement enhances their experience.
Expect Thorough
Safety Measures
Cameras, access-controlled entrances, and emergency preparedness keep your Pre-K student in the safest environment possible. Our CPR- and first aid-trained team also communicates via walkie-talkie, which helps keep your child secure.
Inspire Your Little One With Field Trips & Enrichments
Cultural excursions, special guest visits, and field trips are an excellent way for your Pre-K student to explore the world around them, learn, and interact with others. Music and PE enrichments diversify their days for a well-rounded experience.
Gross Motor Play That Promotes Healthy Living
Gross motor play is just as important as academic learning and development. Play scapes and structures, garden areas, a pavilion, and toys provide plenty of outdoor options, and large multipurpose rooms are great for group activities.
Two Sought-After Accreditations Indicate High-Quality Care
FAQs
Academy provides one morning snack and one afternoon snack depending on your child’s daily schedule. All families are required to provide a healthy lunch for your child(ren).
Please refer to the Academy Family Handbook for healthy food choices in the classroom. Click here
Academy’s operating hours vary based on location. Please visit your preferred center’s location page.
Each center has trained staff who facilitate the sanitation of toys and manipulatives throughout the day in addition to frequently touched surfaces. Professional cleaners clean school buildings top to bottom every evening after pick-up.
Each age group and program have their own capacity guidelines provided by the Maryland State Department of Education. Please click here for state guidelines: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/system/files/filedepot/3/staff-child_ratio_chart_-_child_care_centers.pdf