Mission

To educate the whole child in a developmentally appropriate manner with brain-based methods through an integrated curriculum.

Curriculum

The Golden Pond Way combines experienced teachers and proven research-driven teaching techniques with a joyful, child-centered environment that produces magical results in terms of early readers, higher level thinkers and exceptional VA PALs scores.

Accredited

As a leader in early childhood education, GPS proudly earned and maintains accreditation from Cognia, Cognia STEM, Middle States Association Early Childhood Program of Distinction (MSA CESS) and the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).
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Discover the Golden Pond School Difference

Ms. Gabriel, Lead Teacher for Preschool and Lunch Bunch, agrees with Dr. Seuss “A person’s a person no matter how small.” 💡 Her favorite part about teaching young students is celebrating the lightbulb moments when they master a new skill or complete a task. She loves watching all the pieces come together and sharing in their excitement.

Ms. Gabriel, Lead Teacher for Preschool and Lunch Bunch, agrees with Dr. Seuss “A person’s a person no matter how small.” 💡 Her favorite part about teaching young students is celebrating the lightbulb moments when they master a new skill or complete a task. She loves watching all the pieces come together and sharing in their excitement. ...

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🎨 Have you met Ms. LaBillois, Art Specialist? A treasured GPS teacher since 2008 and our 2025 Teacher of the Year. Fun Fact: she loves hiking 🥾 just as much as art!

🎨 Have you met Ms. LaBillois, Art Specialist? A treasured GPS teacher since 2008 and our 2025 Teacher of the Year. Fun Fact: she loves hiking 🥾 just as much as art! ...

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🧁 Celebrating a 4th birthday at school is for sure a core memory! We're so happy to be part of it.

🧁 Celebrating a 4th birthday at school is for sure a core memory! We`re so happy to be part of it. ...

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🐤 W E L C O M E  B A C K! (we're so excited to see you!)

🐤 W E L C O M E B A C K! (we`re so excited to see you!) ...

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This time of year the teachers become the students at Teacher Training!

This time of year the teachers become the students at Teacher Training! ...

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These rising Junior Kindergarten students performed The Three Little Pigs during Marvelous Masterpieces Summer Camp with the Marvelous Ms. Foster. Bravo! 🐷🐷🐷

These rising Junior Kindergarten students performed The Three Little Pigs during Marvelous Masterpieces Summer Camp with the Marvelous Ms. Foster. Bravo! 🐷🐷🐷 ...

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Happy feet and happy campers ⚽️ 😃!

Happy feet and happy campers ⚽️ 😃! ...

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🥘 Ms. Amel, chef, is cooking up a storm this summer. What are your campers favorite meals? Post below👇

🥘 Ms. Amel, chef, is cooking up a storm this summer. What are your campers favorite meals? Post below👇 ...

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