About

Where tomorrow’s confidence begins today.

The early years set the stage for a lifetime of learning. At Golden Pond School, we combine research-based teaching with imagination and play to help children feel capable and excited to learn.

Each year, we welcome more than 300 students to our Ashburn campus, which includes 12 classrooms and three playgrounds. Golden Pond is a non-faith-based, fully accredited school recognized for its experienced teachers, engaging curriculum and strong sense of community.

Discover Golden Pond School.

The Golden
Pond Way

See how our one-of-a-kind approach turns curiosity into confidence through hands-on learning that children look forward to every day.

Admission
Process

Ready to make a splash in our pond? Learn about our policies and how to apply to join the welcoming Golden Pond community.

Our
Faculty

Meet the passionate teachers and admin team who make every moment at our school feel like a place to learn, grow and belong.

Honors &
Recognitions

Discover how Golden Pond’s accreditations and achievements set the standard for early education in Loudoun County.

The Parent Group

See what a dynamic partnership between an impressive group of parents and teachers designed to enhance the educational experience of our children looks like.

Take
A Tour

Take a closer look inside our classrooms, playgrounds, gardens and on-site kitchen to see the joy and energy that fill our campus.

The first five years are forever.

85%

Of a Child’s Brain Development is Formed in the First Five Years

400

Questions a 4-Year Old Asks Per Day

10

New Words a Child Under Age 6 Can Learn In One Day

GPS

is dedicated to building your child’s brain and creating a foundation for future social and academic success.

Contact Us Schedule a Tour

Every September GPS organizes the annual GPS Trike-a-Thon to help fight childhood cancer! Together we can raise awareness about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and make a difference in the life of a St. Jude patient.