2023-2024
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ACCOTINK
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Welcome to Accotink Academy
Thank you for your interest in Accotink Academy Preschool! We welcome you to learn more about our school and our program by looking through our website, calling our office to speak with one of our administrators, and by scheduling a virtual tour to view our facility.
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Registration for the 2023-24 school year begins February 15th, 2023 and will be ongoing until the program fills.
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To begin the process of registering for the upcoming school year, please submit a registration form by clicking the REGISTER NOW link and creating an account with Brightwheel. Once submitted, the office will review your application and be in touch with next steps.
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Thank you for your interest in our program and we look forward to serving your family during out 58th year in the Springfield Community!
OUR PROGRAM
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Our Curriculum:
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The foundation for every child’s full development, (i.e. physical, social, emotional, creative and cognitive development), unfolds before us each day. Our program is based upon the premise that each child has his or her own developmental calendar. Our teachers, therefore, recognize the needs of each child and direct their teaching practices and classroom curriculum to make learning a rewarding experience for each individual student.
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For more information on a specific program, please click on the link below:
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WELCOME TO ACCOTINK ACADEMY
Accotink Academy Preschool is a privately owned, independent preschool designed to teach developmentally appropriate skills that are necessary for every child to succeed at a higher level of learning. We are a balanced environment that nurtures the whole child to create the confidence and positive self-image necessary to address and excel within each new experience and challange!
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ABOUT ACCOTINK ACADEMY PRESCHOOL
Accotink Academy Preschool was established in 1964. Today, more than 50 years later, we continue to proudly serve children ages 2 and nine months, through age 6.
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Our program is based upon the premise that each child has his/her own developmental calendar. Our teachers, therefore, recognize the needs of each child and direct their teaching practices to make learning a rewarding experience for every student.
We are a high-quality early childhood program, which provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. At Accotink Academy Preschool you and your child will experience:
â–ª frequent, positive, warm interactions among teachers and
children
â–ª planned learning activities appropriate to children’s age and
development, such as block building, painting, reading stories,
dress-up, and active outdoor play
â–ª specially trained teachers and staff
â–ª ongoing professional development for all staff members
â–ª respect for cultural diversity
â–ª a healthy and safe environment for adults and children
â–ª inclusive environments
â–ª regular two-way communication with parents who are welcome
visitors at all times
â–ª effective administration
â–ª ongoing, systematic evaluation
Children come to preschool with a love and trust that is normally shared only with the parent. That love and trust must be fostered and protected in any setting that becomes a substitute for the home. Our purpose at Accotink Academy is to do just that.
We welcome you to come and tour our program at your convenience to see first hand all the exciting activities in which the children are engaged.
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Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy is to make learning so exciting that every moment spent within our walls will be enjoyed to the fullest. We strive to instill in every child a postivie self-image and the confidence to succeed at any new experience or challenge. Our teachers direct their teaching practices to make learning a rewarding experience for each student.
Our History
Accotink Academy Preschool was founded by Elaine McConnell in 1964 in West Springfield Va. Mrs. McConnell’s educational visions launched a program that has withstood the test of 50+ years of success and innovation in the field of preschool/kindergarten education.