Dunwoody Prep presents an environment where students are exposed to a rich balance of academic and social skills that afford them a bright future in an increasingly competitive world. Our “whole child” approach to child development and our specialty programs afford a true balance that few pre-schools are able to achieve. Our administrators, teachers and parents work together as a team to create a partnership for a happy and loving environment.
Infants
Dunwoody Prep infants are cared for by a specific primary care teacher. Our home-like atmosphere is one where babies are rocked, cuddled and surrounded by love. Each child has their own crib as well as an individualized daily schedule and meal plan. Our professional teaching staff facilitates learning by promoting readiness skills as children grow and develop during their first year of life. A weekly music class is a wonderful enhancement to the program and is included for all children in the infant classroom. Parents receive a written report daily about their child’s day at school.
Toddlers & Twos (1-2 year olds)
As our babies grow into toddlers, they begin the transition toward independence. Teachers assist the children in developing their individual self-help skills while promoting self-worth through creative movement, art, outdoor play, story time, scientific inquiry, math, music and sensory experiences. Children are exposed to language experiences through books and song as well as a weekly music class. Our twos master the social and cognitive skills (including pre-reading and math skills) needed for the Dunwoody Prep Preschool Program.
Preschool (3-4 year olds)
Dunwoody Prep’s Preschool classrooms are full of enthusiasm to support this year in a child’s life when true friendships are made. By offering hands-on, multisensory learning with a curriculum which is aligned with national and state early learning standards, we ensure that all children are challenged. We incorporate a phonics based reading program, hands-on math, Spanish and sports skills as part of the preschool program. Optional specialty programs such as ballet and tap, creative movement, music, tennis, golf, and soccer are available. Having these programs in-house gives children a wonderful variety of experiences that our full time working families might otherwise struggle to schedule. In order to expose our children to age appropriate technology, we utilize a Promethean/Smart Board for developmentally appropriate, interactive activities which are aligned with lesson plans.
Pre-K (4-5 year olds)
In addition to all that the Preschool classes offer, our Pre-K curriculum includes exposure to sight words, blending sounds to become readers, writing stories, money awareness, understanding weather, addition and subtraction, engaging in role play, widening horizons to different cultures, opening doors to critical thinking skills and exploring child friendly tablets. Our Pre-K classes solidify a strong foundation for academic and social success in their elementary school years.
Kindergarten (5-6 year olds)
this program was offered during the 2020-2022 school years
Our private Kindergarten class achieved the status of “Accredited with Quality” by the Georgia Accrediting Commission in its first year of operation. We offer a small class size with a low student:teacher ratio. Children are exposed to Daily Specials which includes:
- Technology utilizing both a Promethean Board and individual devices.
- Music is based on a variety of methodologies including Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Suzuki.
- Spanish incorporates hands-on, movement-rich, and story-based experiences.
- Art exposes students to famous artists and helps develop art skills, confidence, creativity, and enjoyment in the process of creating.
- Physical Education is incorporated through outdoor play and weekly “gym” class.