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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πŸŽ“ It is with great pride that we congratulate Ms. Hale, Director, on earning her Masters in Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University. Her dedication to educating children is commendable and we are so happy she now calls GPS home. Please post your πŸ‘ below on her recent achievement!

πŸŽ“ It is with great pride that we congratulate Ms. Hale, Director, on earning her Masters in Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University. Her dedication to educating children is commendable and we are so happy she now calls GPS home. Please post your πŸ‘ below on her recent achievement! ...

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🎡 Spring Sing! 🎹 Our students received a standing ovation for their impressive performances at the annual GPS Spring Sing. This year we graced the stage of Heritage High School with the Good Night, Good Night theme.

πŸ‘ A BIG thank you to the magical Mrs. Foster, Music Specialist, the GPS staff and the Parent Group for bringing this special event to life.

🎡 Spring Sing! 🎹 Our students received a standing ovation for their impressive performances at the annual GPS Spring Sing. This year we graced the stage of Heritage High School with the Good Night, Good Night theme.

πŸ‘ A BIG thank you to the magical Mrs. Foster, Music Specialist, the GPS staff and the Parent Group for bringing this special event to life.
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πŸͺ± Worm Week in the Fours Program πŸͺ±

πŸͺ± Worm Week in the Fours Program πŸͺ± ...

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πŸ’™πŸ’› Our teachers love Golden Pond School. Let's show them how much we love them!

➑️ Vote GPS for Best of Loudoun daily until 4/29!

πŸ’™πŸ’› Our teachers love Golden Pond School. Let`s show them how much we love them!

➑️ Vote GPS for Best of Loudoun daily until 4/29!
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Birthdays are the best days! πŸ₯³

Birthdays are the best days! πŸ₯³ ...

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🐀 A warm GPS community welcome to lovely Ms. Hale, Director! Teachers, administration and families all  feel very fortunate that Ms. Hale chose Golden Pond as the next step in her 17 year career in early childhood education. Ms. Hale holds a Bachelor’s of Education in Elementary Education and a Master’s of Education in Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction. She is enthusiastic about the outstanding learning opportunities here at GPS and the active, hands-on, inquiry-based learning that is the foundation of the Golden Pond Way.

πŸ’¬ β€œI am excited to work alongside the exceptional educators at GPS and look forward to getting to know the staff and families better.”

🐀 A warm GPS community welcome to lovely Ms. Hale, Director! Teachers, administration and families all feel very fortunate that Ms. Hale chose Golden Pond as the next step in her 17 year career in early childhood education. Ms. Hale holds a Bachelor’s of Education in Elementary Education and a Master’s of Education in Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction. She is enthusiastic about the outstanding learning opportunities here at GPS and the active, hands-on, inquiry-based learning that is the foundation of the Golden Pond Way.

πŸ’¬ β€œI am excited to work alongside the exceptional educators at GPS and look forward to getting to know the staff and families better.”
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🎢Around the tree, around the tree - that's the way we make a 3️⃣!

🎢Around the tree, around the tree - that`s the way we make a 3️⃣! ...

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πŸ–ŒπŸŽ¨πŸ‘ The GPS Art Show dazzled with amazing art, smiling families and the coolest polka dot activity inspired by Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama! Thank you to Mrs. LaBillois, GPS Art Specialist, for her creativity transforming our classrooms into a gallery showcasing our talented artists.

πŸ–ŒπŸŽ¨πŸ‘ The GPS Art Show dazzled with amazing art, smiling families and the coolest polka dot activity inspired by Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama! Thank you to Mrs. LaBillois, GPS Art Specialist, for her creativity transforming our classrooms into a gallery showcasing our talented artists. ...

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