COLONIAL DAY SCHOOL
6510 North Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23518 Directions
Since 1980
Here’s The Deal:
"Colonial Day School offers childcare and preschool for children aged 2-12 years. The preschool's mission is to foster a caring and nurturing atmosphere as an essential right of any child, especially for kids entrusted by their parents or guardians to their daily care. Colonial Day School staff are highly trained, motivated, and always working on their continued higher education. They are CPR and first aid trained as well as certified to administer medication. They work closely with the public schools to ensure every child is ready for their next step in life. Their Curriculum is based on the Virginia Milestones and Building Blocks along with segments of the Virginia Read 1-2-3 program. Colonial Day School's environment is set up to engage all development stages of growth. They maintain high standards of excellence and constant awareness of the individual needs of every child."
SPECIALITY:
Reading, Writing, Sensory Awareness, Imaginative Play, Stimulate Creative, Gross Motor Skills, Music and Movement, Science, Pre Kindergarten Program, Group Programs, Snacks Free Time, Meals & Individual Activities
Price: Registration: $100|
Summer Activity Fee: $60
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PARKDALE PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
321 Virginian Drive, Norfolk, VA 23505 Directions
Since 1976
Here’s The Deal:
"Parkdale Preschool & Daycare is a Private Preschool and Virginia Licensed Daycare. It is open for children aged six weeks to 12 years. The preschool program includes a low ratio of children-to-teacher to ensure that each child is given that special attention needed for secure growth. Parkdale Preschool & Daycare's summer Camp is both fun and also educational. There is a new theme, such as under the Sea or the Solar system each week. There are also field trips and activities every week. They provide breakfast and lunch as well as snacks. Transportation is also available for those children attending Suburban Park, Granby & Mary Calcott Elementary Schools."
SPECIALITY:
Promote Physical, Social, Emotional and Intellectual Growth, Art, Music, Dance, Language Development, and Computer Experiences, Creativity and Self-Expectations, Finger Plays, Stories, Stimulating Play Materials & Soccer Games
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MC DONALD MONTESSORI
4200 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23504 Directions
Since 2002
Here’s The Deal:
"Mc Donald Montessori was established by Ellen McDonald. The preschool is affiliated with the American Montessori Society, which is also known as AMS. Their staff is accredited Montessori teachers, where each teacher teaches to the age group for which they are accredited and certified to teach. All their support staff is trained and educated on the Montessori philosophy and method. Mc Donald Montessori offers a primary program for children aged three to six, and their preschool classroom is a single, multi-age classroom. Their morning children are generally aged three to four. Extended daycare children are also known as Kindergarten aged children, ages typically five and six. They have a remote door locking system to ensure only authorized persons enter the building. Lower Elementary, Before and After Care options are available."
SPECIALITY:
Personal, Emotional, Communication and Physical Development, Physical Health, Play, Teamwork, Self-Help, and Social Skills, Scientific Thinking, Science, Literacy, Biology, Botany, Maths, Reading, Writing, Geography, Sing Songs, Celebrate a Birthday, Soccer, Children's Yoga, Drama, Robotics & Art