The Young School EEP
Preschool in Gambrills, MD 21054
Welcome to Young School of Waugh Chapel! Our school is conveniently located in the Village of Waugh Chapel here in Gambrills.
Our school offers programming for infants through pre-kindergarten with flexible full- and part-time schedule options to meet your family’s needs. Our curriculum is inspired by two internationally acclaimed programs: Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) and the Reggio Emilia approach.
Classes are taught by our dedicated teaching staff who participate in ongoing professional development and training, including maintaining current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certifications.
We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the day while your child is in our care. Get access to live streaming video of your child’s classroom, plus other real-time updates, with our exclusive mobile app for families, SproutAbout.
I invite you to schedule a tour to experience what makes our school special and the perfect place for your child to grow and learn. I look forward to getting to know you and your family very soon!
The Young School aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning by providing a thoughtful, nurturing environment for children that fosters creativity, independence and social confidence in a dynamic, joyful setting that is respectful of each child needs and individuality.
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 5 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Child Directed Exploration :
At The Young School, we believe that children are active constructors of their own knowledge, exploring and initiating their own learning based on natural curiosity. Children learn best from other children, particularly in a multi-age setting. Teachers at The Young School facilitate childrens learning and problem solving by providing hands-on exploration and inspiring exploration and curiosity within a rich learning environment. By providing authentic materials and props, children are encouraged to explore freely. This child directed exploration develops confident and independent children.
Teacher Learning :
The Young School believes that professional development for teachers is crucial to a successful learning environment. At The Young School, we encourage all staff members to continue their education by providing staff development opportunities throughout the school year.
Parents as Partners :
Families are equally valued at The Young School. We believe parents are our partners. We strive to inspire our families to be involved in their childs learning by providing opportunities to volunteer and/or participate in program activities. Each spring, we invite parents to meet with their childs teacher for a family conference. During this time teachers and parents have the opportunity to showcase the developmental strides each child has made. We view The Young School environment as a childs home away from home, therefore, we work hard to make parents feel comfortable leaving their children in our care.
