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PADONIA Learning Center is your premier year-round private preschool on the beautiful 30-acre countryside campus at PADONIA. We are open weekdays from 7:00AM to 6:00PM, offering an educational program which is developmentally appropriate for children ages three months to 5 years.
We are committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment, supporting social and emotional development, and establishing positive and meaningful relationships with families. Spacious classrooms and a picture-perfect outdoor setting ensure freedom for exploration, creativity, and new adventures every day. The Center is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
We are committed to the following goals:
· Establish & maintain a safe & healthy learning environment
· Ensure a program that is responsive to the children’s social & educational needs
· Advance the physical and intellectual competence of each child
· Support social & emotional development, & provide positive guidance for each child
Infants
As they guide your child through developmental milestones, our infant staff provides a loving and nurturing environment for social and emotional growth. As your child gets older, more skills are added to their daily routine to provide a rich context for accelerated learning.
toddlers
Our toddler teachers provide a variety of activities to enhance communication and motor skills through play, music, hands-on activities, and outside experiences. Dedicated to a personalized learning environment, we focus on the individual needs of each child.
AGE 2
The program introduces children to more routine and structure in their daily activities. The curriculum includes the development of language, math, and social skills, as well as the enrichment of gross & fine motor skills.
PREschool
Critical components of our program are cognitive, language, and movement milestones. It provides a higher level of learning with a curriculum that enhances social, communication and language skills, including recognizing letters and sounds. The daily lessons also focus on mathematical thinking and problem-solving skill
PRE-K
Building a foundation for children continues in Pre-Kindergarten with creating a constructive learning environment. Our Pre-K program follows the state approved Creative Curriculum. The activities provide foundational literacy skills, science & mathematical functions, as well as art and creative experiences.