{"id":24261,"date":"2023-02-02T11:59:21","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T16:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=24261"},"modified":"2024-04-04T11:42:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T15:42:13","slug":"early-learning-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/school-of-education\/early-learning-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Learning Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Now Enrolling!<\/h2>\n

At the Early Learning Academy (ELA), your child will receive an innovative educational experience designed by the Marymount University School of Education<\/a> faculty. Our well-trained preschool teachers will provide a personalized learning opportunity based on the unique strengths and abilities of your child. In our brand new secure state-of-the-art facility, your child’s curiosity and creativity will be encouraged through play and hands-on learning.<\/p>\n

The ELA is open year round M-F from 7:30 am – 6 pm. The maximum school day for each child is 9 hours. Please see the calendar for dates the ELA is scheduled to be closed.<\/p>\n

Click here to schedule a tour <\/a><\/h3>\n

Contact Us for more information<\/h3>\n

Email: ela@marymount.edu<\/a>
\nPhone: 703-284-5778
\n2807 N Glebe Rd.
\nArlington, VA 22207<\/p>\n

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\u201cPlay is the highest form of research.\u201d \u2013 Albert Einstein<\/span><\/h3>\n

At Marymount\u2019s ELA, preschoolers will have special access to a treasure trove of enriching campus-wide opportunities and educational resources at our nationally ranked university. Children learn through play. Our teachers and staff will engage preschoolers in creative and cooperative play, including outdoor activities, art projects, STEM, and literacy, with social skills and independence stressed throughout the day. On-site benefits include a brand new state-of-the-art playground and classrooms, as well as full use of all the University\u2019s resources, including our gymnasium, pool, gardens, library, and campus cafeteria.<\/p>\n

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Living Educational Lab<\/h3>\n

Envisioned as a \u201clab school,\u201d the ELA benefits from evidence-based research from Marymount\u2019s faculty experts across campus in areas such as psychology<\/a>, health sciences<\/a>, nursing<\/a>, counseling<\/a>, and, of course, education<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Guided by best practices in child development, the ELA provides a safe, innovative, dynamic, play-based environment where young minds reach their full potential in a diverse and engaging university setting. This Early Learning Academy is unlike any other!<\/p>\n

Creating diverse educational opportunities through hands-on and play-based learning to support kindergarten readiness\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n