Our Approach to Learning

How Children Learn With Us

Whole-child, play-based learning at every age

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Philosophy

Growing the Whole Child

We believe children learn best when they feel safe, curious, and connected. That's why we support the whole child, academically, socially, and emotionally, and why the early years matter so much: this is when brains, habits, and a love of learning all take shape.

Our Curriculum

Learning Beyond Paper

Our classrooms follow Learning Beyond Paper, a research-based, play-based curriculum built around how young children actually learn, with hands-on STEAM, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, woven into everyday play. It guides what happens all day, from the questions teachers ask to the activities they plan, so learning feels natural, joyful, and never forced. In our Georgia Pre-K classrooms, we follow Georgia's approved pre-K curriculum.

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Play is Serious Work

When a child stacks blocks, sorts colors, or acts out a story, they’re building early math, language, focus, and problem-solving without realizing it. That’s not a happy accident, it’s the design. Our teachers plan play with intention, setting up materials and moments that invite discovery, then follow where each child’s curiosity leads. The result is learning that sticks, because children practice skills in the way their brains are actually wired to learn them.

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Different at Every Age

An infant learning trust, a toddler learning words, and a pre-K child learning to write their name are all doing the same thing: growing. That’s why every classroom is designed for exactly where its children are, the materials, the routines, the questions teachers ask, and even the pace of the day all shift as children do. Your child is never rushed ahead or held back; they’re met right where they are.

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Hands-On, Every Day

Young children learn by doing: pouring and measuring at the water table, building and balancing with blocks, singing, painting, digging, and asking why. Real materials and real experiences turn big concepts into things little hands can hold. A worksheet can tell a child about “more” and “less,” but a measuring cup teaches it in a way they never forget. Our classrooms are stocked and structured for exactly that kind of learning.

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Growth You Can See

You’ll hear about what your child is working on through daily updates and everyday conversations with their teachers, the new word at the lunch table, the first friendship on the playground, the proud moment with the puzzle. Ask about your child’s day at pickup and you’ll get a real answer, not a shrug, because the person answering spent the whole day paying attention. Watching your child grow shouldn’t be something you miss by being at work; here, you don’t.

A Day at Our Schools

What a Day of Learning Looks Like

Learning here doesn’t start at a desk, it starts at the door. A warm welcome by name, a moment to say goodbye, and your child settles into a morning that follows a rhythm they know: hands-on activities and learning stations, circle time and stories, and the kind of focused play where the real work of childhood happens.

Days follow a steady rhythm. Active play balances quiet moments, outdoor time balances table time, and meals and rest come at the same beats every day, because children learn best when they know
what’s coming next. Inside that rhythm, teachers weave in the learning: counting at snack, vocabulary on the playground, problem-solving at the block corner.

By pickup, there’s a story waiting for you, what your child built, said, tried, or conquered that day. Those end-of-day conversations aren’t small talk. They’re how home and school stay one connected
world for your child, and just one way we make sure you get to be part of a day you didn’t have to miss.

Our Programs

Learning at Every Stage

Why Our Families Trust Us

Barbara Curry
Stonegrove Academy - Lone Oak
"My daughter used to go here many years ago and so I decided to explore options with my youngest son after I had him. They welcome to my son with special needs with open arms and we navigated what was best for him as a team to promote his learning and growth. I'd recommend this facility to anyone that not just has special needs kids but also needs a trustworthy daycare their child, because it has become much more than that!"
Myla Majors
Stonegrove Academy - Sango
"We were referred to this school, and as first-time parents placing our daughter in childcare, we were definitely nervous. From the moment we walked in and met Ms. Dee, we were welcomed with the biggest smile and immediately felt a sense of comfort. We just knew this was the right place for our daughter. Since enrolling almost a year ago, we have been so happy with our decision. Our daughter has grown so much, and it has been amazing watching her learn, become more comfortable, and build relationships with her teachers and friends. Most importantly, we know that when we drop her off, she is surrounded by people who genuinely love and care for her. We are incredibly thankful for Ms. Dee, Mrs. Leticia, and every teacher and team member who has played a part in caring for our daughter. The love they show her is beyond amazing. You can truly tell that they don’t just come to work and take care of children. They genuinely care about each child who walks through those doors. As a parent, especially one who was so nervous about childcare in the beginning, that means more than I can put into words. To any family considering this school, just go ahead and schedule the tour! I promise you won’t be disappointed. Choosing this daycare has been one of the best decisions we could have made for our daughter, and we are so grateful to have found a place where she is loved, cared for, and able to grow."
Justine Ross
Stonegrove Academy - Woodlawn
“I just want to take a moment to brag on the amazing staff at Woodlawn Stonegrove Academy and let them know how truly grateful I am for each and every one of them. ❤️ My son started at Woodlawn Stonegrove when he was only 5 months old, and I know he is not always the easiest baby. 😂 From the very beginning, they welcomed him with open arms, worked with him, were patient with him, and most importantly, loved him like he was their own. As a mom, there is no greater blessing than knowing your child is being cared for and loved when you can’t be the one there with them. I truly could not feel more blessed to have my son surrounded by people who care for him, encourage him, and love him every day. It takes a special kind of person to care for someone else’s child, and I will forever be grateful for the women who pour so much love into my little boy. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU, Woodlawn Stonegrove Academy! Thank you for loving my baby, being patient with him, making him smile, and giving this mama peace of mind while he’s in your care. You are appreciated more than you know! ❤️”
Shawndia Reed - Andrade
Stonegrove Academy - Dean
"We truly could not have chosen a better place for Antonio Ashur. From the very beginning, the teachers and staff have shown him so much love, patience, and genuine care. They don’t just take care of him—they know him. They know his personality, his routines, what makes him laugh, and when something just isn’t quite right. As a mom, there is no greater feeling than being able to leave your child somewhere and know that he is safe, loved, encouraged, and cared for as if he were their own. Watching Ashur grow, learn, become more confident, and light up when he sees his teachers has meant more to us than I can put into words. Ashur has had some extra needs along the way, and his teachers have always been patient, attentive, and willing to work with us. They celebrate his milestones right alongside us, even the little ones that are very big milestones for him. I will forever be grateful for the role this school and its amazing staff have played in his first year of life. I would recommend them to another family without hesitation. Thank you for loving our Antonio Ashur so well. "
Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

What curriculum do your schools use?

Our schools use Learning Beyond Paper, a research based, play-based curriculum built around how young children learn, with hands-on STEAM woven into everyday play. Ask your school to see how it comes to life in your child's classroom.

When a child stacks blocks, sorts of colors, or acts out a story, they're building early math, language, focus, and problem-solving, without realizing it. Our teachers plan play with intention, so a day that feels like fun is a full day of learning.

Daily reports and updates keep you close to your child's day, and drop-off and pickup are always a chance to talk with teachers about what your child is working on and loving. If you ever want a deeper conversation, your child's teacher is glad to have it.

The foundations are whole-child learning, safety practices, and teacher training carry across our family of schools. Each school also brings its own community and character, which we think is a strength, not a compromise.

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