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1500 Stanley Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152 - (770) 429-4799
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Monday - Friday
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM - Ages: Infants - 2nd Grade
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Foundations School in Kennesaw, GA started as an interest-based, nationally accredited childcare and learning center for infants, toddlers, & preschoolers in 2004. Demand for Pre-K and elementary-age groups led to the addition of the elementary school gym building in 2011. Our progressive teaching style for all ages means we have low ratios, and focus on integrated STEM subject matter, brain-based learning, and child-initiated project work.
Our Kennesaw, GA Preschool Curriculum
At our daycare center at Kennesaw, GA, the curriculum balances care and nurturing with engaging activities built around the children’s interests. As children progress into the upper school, the elementary school interest-based curriculum adds a balance of technology, movement, creativity, and focused topic times to meet academic goals through in-depth projects and hands-on exploration.
More About the Kennesaw, GA Preschool
We prioritize the children above all else, and from our facility, curriculum, research, and teacher requirements, we focus on child safety and development.
Facility
The Foundations School in Kennesaw, GA facility is spread across a beautiful four-acre campus and includes two buildings designed from the ground up to enhance learning and promote the school’s “Move to Learn” philosophy. Its classrooms are spacious with natural lighting and comfortable furniture.
There are multiple interesting activity areas throughout the campus, such as:
- Full kitchens in each building — one used for student cooking lessons.
- A natural exploration nature area with a climbing tree house for a bird’s eye viewpoint.
- An indoor gym outfitted with an in-ground trampoline, foam pit, rock wall, and multi-sport court used during classes and after for extracurricular activities.
- Several outdoor playgrounds, two covered, and one even heated for daily outdoor time.
- Libraries in each building — students can choose for class and home (Volunteer readers too!).
Research-Based Practices at the Daycare in Kennesaw, GA
Research concludes that when children are motivated naturally through their own interests, their learning is more comprehensive and concrete. Everything we do at Foundations, as a childcare facility in Kennesaw, GA, and as a progressive elementary school, is geared to develop each child’s internal curiosity and motivation to learn. These are the foundational platforms we are losing in traditional school systems. Traits necessary to propel your child toward future success. We believe it’s never too early to begin the process. Thus we begin with infants & continue to middle school, providing a solid foundation for learning for the rest of their lives.
Experience the Kennesaw, GA Preschool Difference
Foundations is proud of its outstanding contribution as a childcare center and elementary school in our community. Please call today to schedule a tour. We are located in Kennesaw, near Acworth & Marietta, GA.
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Nicole Padgett
School Director
With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and commitment to her work. She earned her degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University and further advanced her professional development by obtaining credentials in Montessori Instruction. Nicole began her career as a Pre-K and K–5 educator, where she quickly discovered her passion for fostering the growth and development of young learners. Her journey included a pivotal role in special education, providing inclusive learning experiences for K–5 students. This foundation led her to a leadership position as a Center Director, where she continues to inspire excellence in early learning environments. Throughout her career, Nicole has remained guided by a profound love for children and a dedication to nurturing their curiosity and discovery. Outside the classroom, Nicole is a proud mother of four. Her eldest is a college junior, with her middle children attending high school and her youngest in middle school. Family life is vibrant and busy, filled with sports, extracurriculars, and shared experiences. In her free time, Nicole enjoys traveling, baking, hot Pilates, hiking, and reading.
Accreditations
NAEYC Accreditation
Every child deserves access to high-quality early learning experiences. NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) has set 10 standards for early childhood programs that can help families make the right choice when they are looking for a child care center, preschool, or kindergarten. The standards and criteria are also the foundation of the NAEYC Accreditation system for early childhood programs. To earn NAEYC Accreditation, schools must go through an extensive self-study and quality-improvement process, followed by an on-site visit by NAEYC Assessors to verify and ensure that the program meets each of the ten program standards, and hundreds of corresponding individual criteria. NAEYC-accredited programs are always prepared for unannounced quality-assurance visits during their accreditation term, which lasts for five years. In the 30 years since NAEYC Accreditation was established, it has become a widely recognized sign of high-quality early childhood education. More than 7,000 programs are currently accredited by NAEYC—less than 10 percent of all child care centers, preschools, and kindergartens nationally achieve this recognition.
Cognia
Based on a set of rigorous research-based standards and evidence-based criteria, the accreditation process examines the whole institution–its policies, programs, practices, learning conditions, and cultural context–to determine how well the parts work together to carry out the institution’s vision and meet the needs of every learner. Accreditation isn’t about passing a one-time inspection. Rather, accreditation recognizes education providers that demonstrate and sustain their commitments to continuous improvement and better learner outcomes.
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