Preschoolers Get Ready For The Next Level
Over 40 Years Of Expertise In Helping Children Succeed
Preschoolers Get Ready
For The Next Level
Over 40 Years Of Expertise In Helping Children Succeed
Preschool | 3 - 4 Years | Offered at Gaithersburg, North Potomac, & Silver Spring, MD
Preschool children must be 3 years old on or before September 1st as part of the MSDE age requirement.
Prepare Your Child For School Success Now
Your preschooler has the skills they need for their next level of learning and development in preparation for kindergarten readiness. Children learn school structure and habits, as well as how to think independently and creatively.
Teachers Shape Your Child’s Understanding Of Language
Teachers use new, challenging words during play and throughout the day, so children learn and begin using the new vocabulary. Teachers intentionally incorporate language and literacy objectives into every experience the children have each day.
A Play-Based State-Approved Program Guides Learning
Through hands-on, theme-based instruction from the Children Explore Their World curriculum, which aligns with Maryland’s Early Learning Standards, your child explores academics and soft skills to prepare for the future.
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
PRE-K EXPANSION GRANT:
Federally Funded, Income Based, & Fully Integrated Pre-K Program! Located at our Gaithersburg & Silver Spring Locations.
Literacy Skills Grow Through Fun
Preschoolers develop their ability to comprehend and tell stories, become more skilled conversationalists, and begin to understand written language. Preschoolers are eager to learn early reading and writing skills when connected to a vital task.
Enrichments Are Part Of The Daily Curriculum
Tuition includes weekly enrichment activities like music and physical education. These fun activities round out the academic curriculum and align with MSDE Early Learning Standards.
Chromebooks & Smartboards Increase Learning Opportunities
Early technological literacy ensures your kiddo remains competitive throughout their life. Smartboards and Chromebooks, offered with guidelines, help sharpen your child’s mind in a fun, exciting, challenging, and engaging way as they learn in a fun, exciting, challenging, and engaging way.
Expert Teachers Guide Your Child's Learning
Academy teachers are professional, state-qualified experts, and your child receives the best education possible from caring, tenured staff. Parents love the teaching team’s professionalism and the nurturing care they provide to the children.
Caring & Qualified Staff
Teach School Skills & More!
Help Prepare Your Child For Kindergarten With:
- Extra guidance from expert teachers
- Individualized lessons plans and follow-up
- Behavior redirection using Love and Logic®
Field Trips Your Preschooler Will Love
Your child looks forward to cultural arts experiences, community guest visits, and educational field trips that spark their imagination and keep them entertained, all while promoting social interaction and exchanges with their peers.
Security Measures You
Can Always Count On
Be confident that your child is safe with restricted-access controls, constant supervision by CPR-certified, responsible teachers, Emergency Action Plans, regular fire drills, and strict sanitization measures, so you have peace of mind when you drop your child off.
Stay Up-To-Date On Your Child's Learning & Fun
The program has an open-door policy for parents, and you can volunteer or partake in the ParentTeacher Exchange (PTeX) Committee. The ChildPilot© communication app keeps you up-to-date on your child’s day-to-day activities.
The Perfect Places To Explore & Play
Large-group play happens in a spacious multipurpose room, where children do obstacle courses, ride bikes, and play with other toys. Outdoor play options include different play structures, a basketball court, gardens, and a massive yard for ultimate group games.
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 is equipped with trained staff to 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
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