Preschool, Kindergarten and After-School Enrichment
in Ashburn, VA
Joy is the Lesson Plan.
Fun, nurturing and full of wonder, Golden Pond School is the first step in a lifelong love of learning.
Choosing your child’s first school is an important decision! That’s why Golden Pond School blends nationally accredited academics with an environment where children laugh, explore and thrive. It’s serious learning, delivered with curiosity and creativity to help every child become their brightest self.
Where bright futures begin.
Ages 2-9
Preschool, kindergarten, after-school
enrichment and summer camp.
Flexible hours for busy families
Part-time and full-day options, open 7am–6pm.
National & state accreditation
Recognized by Cognia, Middle States and VCPE
for excellence in early education.
Trusted by 300+ families each year
Ashburn campus with 12 classrooms and
3 playgrounds.
The Golden
Pond Way
Where research meets imagination.
Our approach blends curriculum and brain science to shape classrooms that are hands-on and meaningful. Children investigate, question and create. This sparks confidence, independence, executive function and social-emotional skills that last well beyond the early years.
Grow with us.
Preschool
Half-day play-based, research-driven learning for ages 2–4, including a five-hour Junior Kindergarten class. Preschool Enrichment available.
Kindergarten
Accredited academics in a supportive environment that builds strong foundations.
After School Enrichment
Homework support, creative projects and active play before and after school for K-3.
🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! We hope your day is filled with red, white & blue snacks and magical memories!
😎 Summer Camp smiles have entered the building!
📖 Our Once Upon a Time story-based camp theme integrates learning activities, including dramatic play and art.
💦 + the Beetles classroom enjoyed the first Water Wednesday of the summer and a banana pop project.
🌟 Congratulations to Our Teacher of the Year, Melissa Ficarra! 🌟
At Golden Pond School, we are proud to recognize Melissa Ficarra as our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!
Melissa exemplifies everything that makes The Golden Pond Way so special. Her classroom is a place where children feel safe, valued, challenged, and inspired to learn. Through her dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment to each child, she creates meaningful learning experiences that nurture both academic growth and social-emotional development.
Melissa consistently goes above and beyond in her role. She approaches each day with professionalism, positivity, and a genuine passion for early childhood education. Her strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues reflect her belief that learning flourishes when built on trust, respect, and connection.
What truly sets Melissa apart is her commitment to continuous growth. She embraces feedback, seeks opportunities to refine her practice, and serves as a model of lifelong learning for both her students and fellow educators. Her leadership, collaboration, and willingness to support others have made a lasting impact throughout our school community.
Melissa’s work embodies our mission of fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. We are incredibly grateful for the care, expertise, and heart she brings to Golden Pond each day.
Please join us in congratulating Melissa Ficarra on this well-deserved honor! 🎉💙💛
It is pure joy to see alumni milestone moments. These two Broad Run High School graduates have been buddies since their preschool days. Gage is off to VA Tech to study engineering and Emmett is heading to UVA to study statistics and data science. We are so proud! Congratulations boys! 👏
