Our mission at College Park Preschool is to provide an enriched learning environment in which each child gains a positive self-concept and develops to his/her full potential through a “whole” child approach. Curriculum is developmentally appropriate, individually appropriate, and culturally appropriate. Meaningful experiences are provided for the children so that they may learn more about themselves, their families, their community, and how to live with, accept, and celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of themselves and others. Parent-teacher partnerships provide a strong basis for communication and a support system for child, parent, and teacher. A loving, positive atmosphere within a small school “family” creates a sense of belonging.

Explore, imagine + grow: Nurturing young minds through play-based learning

our program

Our educational philosophy is based on the Reggio Emilia approach to learning. The Reggio Emilia philosophy is based upon the following set of principles: Children must have some control over the direction of their learning. Children must be able to learn through experiences of touching, moving, listening, seeing, and hearing. Children have a relationship with other children and with material items in the world that children must be allowed to explore. Children must have endless ways and opportunities to express themselves.

The teaching staff at College Park Preschool are selected for their caring and compassionate ways with children, child development knowledge, and teaching experience. We are committed to hiring, developing and supporting outstanding early childhood educators.

Our teachers support children by allowing them to construct their own knowledge through investigation and play. When learning is the product of the child’s guided co-construction, learning becomes individualized. This helps to ensure that children are prepared for kindergarten intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially, as life-long learners. The College Preschool Staff continues to improve their knowledge of child development through education classes, teacher workshops, and all are certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid.

Where the heart leads, results will follow.