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Preschools & Daycare This is not an exhaustive list of every preschool and daycare facility in Atlanta, but includes many of the major schools and child care facilities in the intown neighborhoods on the eastside of the city. If we have left out a school you believe should be included, please let us know! Georgia's Lottery-Funded Pre-Kindergarten Program - Information about the program Arbor Montessori School 300+ students - Age 2.5 to 8th grade 2998 Lavista Road Decatur (Oak Grove) 30033 404.321.9304 Arbor Montessori School was founded in 1970 and is one of the largest Montessori schools in the Southeast. Montessori education features mixed-age classrooms and a learning environment that fosters initiative, self-esteem, and the joy of learning. The school's mission is to develop the unique capabilities of each child; instill an enthusiasm for learning, the courage to tackle challenging tasks, and respect and compassion for all living things. The Atlanta School Age 2 to 8th grade 1015 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta (Inman Park) 30307 404.688.9550 The arts, science, social studies, math and language arts are taught in a meaningful context driven by the interests and needs of the children. All skills are individualized so each child is working at the appropriate level. Art, music, drama, and movement experiences are integrated throughout the units of study. Field trips and outdoor experiences are also coordinated to extend classroom learning. Canterbury School Age 2 to 2nd grade 360 Peachtree Street Atlanta (Midtown/Downtown) 30308 404.522.5659 Although located at the Atlanta First United Methodist Church, the Canterbury School is a non-sectarian private, not-for-profit school featuring a hands-on, age appropriate curriculum. The school was founded in 1954. The Children's School 380 students - Age 3 to 6th grade Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 345 Tenth Street Atlanta (Midtown) 30309 404.873.6985 The Children's School is located adjacent to Piedmont Park in Midtown. The school offers a hands-on approach to learning that encourages creativity and self-reliance. Instruction is styled to nurture the talents, strengths, and challenges of each child while adhering to an overall curriculum that is age-appropriate and academically competitive with other schools. Cliff Valley School 200+ students - Age 2 to 5th grade 2426 Clairmont Road Atlanta (North Druid Hills/Sagamore Hills) 30329 678.302.1302 Child-centered, progressive preschool and elementary education, focused on children's academic and social development in a caring community environment. Decatur Montessori School Age 6 weeks to 6 years Accredited by the National Private Schools Association Group 1429 Church Street Decatur (North Decatur) 30030 404.370.0620 Year-round, all day Montessori program with native Spanish speakers in each classroom and AMI certified teachers. The Frazer Center Age 6 weeks to 5 years 1815 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Atlanta (Druid Hills/Candler Park/Lake Claire) 30307 404.377.3836 The Frazer Center welcomes all children, regardless of ability, to experience the benefits of a comprehensive and inclusive child development program based on the Creative Curriculum model. The Howard School Age 4 to 12th grade Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1246 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta (Druid Hills) 30306 404.377.7436 A center for learning for students who don't find traditional schools conductive to their learning styles and flourish best in a non-convention school environment. Inman Park Cooperative Preschool Age 12 months to 4 years 760 Edgewood Avenue, NE Atlanta (Inman Park) 30307 404.827.9796 The Inman Park Cooperative Preschool has provided quality learning in a diverse and creative setting to preschoolers from Inman Park and surrounding neighborhoods since 1981. The preschool is a parent-owned and operated cooperative. Parents are active participants in their children's education. The preschool strives to develop self-confident, caring, and inquisitive young people, and to give them a foundation for acquiring basic skills and an understanding of the world around them. Montessori School at Emory Age 3 to 6th grade Accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale 1677 Scott Boulevard Decatur (North Decatur) 30033 404.634.5777 Year-round extended day (7:00a - 6:00p) Montessori program provides students with continuity, learning retention, and a fun-filled Montessori summer activities program. The Paideia School 875 students - Age 3 to 12th grade Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1509 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta (Druid Hills/Candler Park) 30307 404.377.3491 Paideia's philosophy is based on the belief that schools can be informal and individualized, yet still educate well. Paideia education is based on the belief that a quality education acknowledges the innate curiosity of children and their desire to understand and master their environment. The Waldorf School of Atlanta 200 students - Age 3 to 8th grade 827 Kirk Road Decatur (Winnona Park) 30030 404.377.1315 The mission of The Waldorf School of Atlanta is to inspire in its students a life-long love of learning through a curriculum that balances academic, artistic, and practical life skills. The school offers an approach to education that respects the unique abilities of each child and fosters his or her capacity to think with clarity, feel with compassion, and act with purpose and social responsibility in the world. |
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