Infant I/ Infant II

Infant I, Age 6 weeks- 12months
Infant II, Age 12 months-17months

Golden Path Academy understands how precious your new baby is. Our infant classrooms provide the highest quality program that is nurturing, loving and safe for your baby. We believe that your child will blossom from the loving experience that Golden Path Academy provides. Our teachers are highly trained and have a vast knowledge of child development, with an infant emphasis. We believe that infants flourish through a variety of sensory experiences, and a nurturing environment. We utilize infant assessments, including Ages and Stages, and the HELP (Hawaii Early Learning Profile). You will receive frequent updates regarding your child’s development. All Golden Path Academy teachers are CPR trained and also complete an intense health and safety course through the state of Virginia. We pride ourselves in excellence, and hope to serve you and your family.

 

Toddler

Toddler, Age 16-24months

Golden Path Academy understands how tremendous your toddler is, and how ready they are to learn. Our toddler classroom will focus on nurturing and forming your child’s curiosity into lifelong skills. We also begin to introduce a structured, routine environment, such as circle time, and learning path centers. You will receive a bi-annual teacher assessment, which is derived from Virginia’s standards of early learning. All Golden Path Academy teachers are CPR trained and also complete an intense health and safety course through the state of Virginia. We pride ourselves in excellence, and hope to serve you and your family.

 

Beginning Preschool

Beginning Preschool, Age 2-3

Golden Path Academy is ready for your full of energy, beginning preschooler. For many children, this is their first school experience. We will embrace their loving, energetic personalities and put a high focus on developing positive social skills. We will promote your child’s independence and self-help skills, including potty training. Your child will begin to attend circle time for longer periods, follow a daily routine, explore learning path centers and be encouraged to attend small group activities. You will receive a bi-annual teacher assessment, which is derived from Virginia’s standards of early learning. All Golden Path Academy teachers are CPR trained and also complete an intense health and safety course through the state of Virginia. We pride ourselves in excellence, and hope to serve you and your family.

Preschool

Preschool, Age 3-4

Golden Path Academy is ready for your amazing preschooler. For many children, this is their first school experience. We will embrace their loving, energetic personalities and put a high focus on developing positive social skills, with a balanced curriculum through our learning path centers and small group opportunities. Golden Path Academy will embrace the whole child and we believe it begins with building character first. Your child will become familiar with many new strategies that will build their confidence and self-awareness. They will begin to learn about their feelings, and the feelings of others. Our teachers are experts in social emotional development, and have been trained through the Second-Step program, which is first introduced in the beginning preschool program. You will receive a bi-annual teacher assessment, which is derived from Virginia’s standards of early learning. All Golden Path Academy teachers are CPR trained and also complete an intense health and safety course through the state of Virginia. We pride ourselves in excellence, and hope to serve you and your family.

 

Pre-K

Pre-k, Age 4-5

Golden Path Academy welcomes your pre-kindergartner into a warm, encouraging, literacy rich environment. We will encourage our young learners by promoting independence, and positive social emotional skills, through a balanced curriculum, encompassing learning and play. In the pre-K classroom, our teachers are trained to build upon your child’s experience to prepare them for kindergarten. We believe that all children are different, and will provide a developmentally appropriate, individualized experience for everyone. You will receive a bi-annual teacher assessment, which is derived from Virginia’s standards of early learning. All Golden Path Academy teachers are CPR trained and also complete an intense health and safety course through the state of Virginia. We pride ourselves in excellence, and hope to serve you and your family.

 

Kindergarten

Kindergarten, Age 5-6

Golden Path Academy is excited to welcome your joyous kindergartner into our enrichment program. We will encourage your young student to continue to enhance their learning, through hands on STEAM activities, center time, and small group activities. Their day will continue to be structure but, there will be plenty of opportunity for movement to get the wiggles out. Golden Path Academy will embrace your student individually and devote individualized attention to their needs. All Golden Path Academy teachers are CPR trained and also complete an intense health and safety course through the state of Virginia. We pride ourselves in excellence, and hope to serve you and your family.

 

After School-Age

After School-Age, Age 6-11

Golden Path Academy will provide a structured and fun filled afterschool program for your child that is like no other. We understand the importance of homework, structure, and play. Therefore, we will work alongside our families to develop a plan that is best for the child. We offer a quiet homework period, followed up by interactive activities and daily pathway clubs (art, music, sports etc.). Our school-age space encompasses a unique myWall interactive child oriented space, centers, and interactive technology. All Golden Path Academy teachers are CPR trained and also complete an intense health and safety course through the state of Virginia. We pride ourselves in excellence, and hope to serve you and your family.

Summer Camp

Golden Path Academy offers a summer camp experience like no other! Your school-age student will experience a fun filled, activity packed, Adventure Camp. Our campers will have a designated swim day and a field trip day every week. While on campus, we will be having a blast through our specialty clubs; construction of the minds, science world, cooking, drama kids, art life and sports skills.

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