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.
Interdisciplinary Project-Based Curriculum Fully Aligned with Maryland’s Early Learning Standards
Your child’s teachers use the University of Maryland CDW Project-Based Curriculum to prepare them for Pre-K. They spend their days in a safe, enriching environment, immersed in exciting hands-on activities that lay a solid foundation for further learning.
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 student 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.
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 lesson plans and follow-up
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 & Cleaning Measures You Can Always Count On
Feel confident that your child is safe with restricted-access controls, constant supervision by CPR-certified, responsible teachers, Emergency Action Plans, and regular fire drills. Strict sanitization measures include cleaning throughout the day by staff and a deep clean by professionals every evening.
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
Space permitting, part-week and part-day schedules are available at most of our locations for select programs.