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Explorations PLAY STUDIO (434) 227-0258


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Free Union Country School Encourages children to be creative thinkers, active explorers and good problem-solvers. Ages 3-4 freeunioncountryschool.org 978-1700


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MountaintopMontessori.org 80 November 2010


Frost Montessori School Multi-aged classrooms offer art, music, Spanish and outdoor enrichment. Ages 21 months–6 years frostmontessori.com 979-5223 See ad page 82.


Grymes Memorial School Co-educational school offers art, music, drama, Spanish; also teaches grades K-8. Age 4.


grymesschool.org 540-672-1010 See ad page 76.


International School of Charlottesville Children learn by doing in Spanish or French language immersion programs. Ages 2-6 years TheISC.org 984-2174 See ad page 81.


Kingswood Christian Preschool A program that focuses on emotional, spiritual, social and academic growth. Ages 2½-5 years crozetumc.org 823-1258 See ad page 78.


Millstone of Ivy Preschool Preschool program helping children explore the world and prepare for kindergarten. Ages 2½–5 years millstoneofivy.com 979-2111 See ad page 76.


Molly Michie Cooperative Preschool This parent-run co-op teaches with crafts, cooking and imaginative play. Ages 2½–5 years avenue.org/mmp 977-7406 See ad page 78.


North Branch School Provides an environment that stimulates curiosity, creativity and cooperation. Ages 3–14 years north-branch-school.org 540-456-8450 See ad page 78.


Mountaintop Montessori


Montessori-based curriculum includes outdoor learning and art. Also grades K-8. Ages 18 months–5 years mountaintopmontessori.org 979-8886 See ad page 80.


www.explorationsplaystudio.com (for children ages 2-9)


“I love making Explorations a part of our weekly routine, part of my daughter’s life. It’s a wonderful way to start our week.” -Valerie McKnelly, mother


St. Anne’s-Belfield School


Curriculum includes language, music, art, cooking, with independent play and group activities. Also teaches K-12. Ages 3–4 years stab.org 296-5106 See ad page 79.


University Montessori School A family-centered community embodying the best practices of Montessori education. Ages 3–6 years


universitymontessori.org 296-5106 See ad page 82.


Westminister Child Care Center NAEYC standards-based activities include music, computers and an indoor playroom. Ages 6 weeks–5 years westccc.net 977-3322


See ad page 84.


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