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Arlington Christian School
4500 Ridge Road, Fairburn, GA 30213. 770-964-9871. K5-grade 12. College preparatory curriculum. Dedicated, experienced faculty, daily chapel, clubs and community service, sports, Latin, French, Spanish.
Atlanta Academy
85 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta, GA 30328. 404-252-9555. K - 8.
The Atlanta Academy is a fully accredited private school located in Sandy Springs
with a maximum class size of 16 students. The school achieves academic excellence by
providing small class sizes and a structured, nurturing environment.
Atlanta North School
Quality Christian education, grades Pre-K through 8. Seventh-Day-Adventist private school in Dunwoody at 770-512-8456.
Brimarsh Academy
1565 Holcomb Bridge Road, Rowell, GA 30076. 770-992-0416. K-grade 8. Brimarsh is a private school located east of Georgia 400. The school is accredited with the Georgia Accrediting Commission.
Cambridge Academy
2780 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur, GA 30034. 404-241-1321. 3K-grade 6. Come experience success on our five-acre campus with a challenging curriculum and encouraging school-based setting including Spanish, computer lab and music.
Charlotte F. Lockhart Academy
1370 Lockhart Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144. 770-428-5637. Pre-K-grade 12. Charlotte F. Lockhart Academy provides instructional conditions with small class sizes, individualized instruction and an environment that prepares students for success.
Children's School, The
345 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30327. 404-873-6985. 3 years-grade 6. Interactive and hands-on curriculum. The philosophy emphasizes equally the child's academic, social and emotional development.
Christ the King School
46 Peachtree Way, Atlanta, GA 30305. 404-233-0383. K-grade 8. The role of Christ the King School is to equip the child with skills to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, aesthetically and socially within a Catholic and Christia environment.
Covered Bridge Academy
488 Hurt Road, Smyrna, GA 30082. 770-434-3181. Grades 1-6. Opening winter 1999, brand new facility on seven-plus acres. Geared to elementary only.
Cross & Crown School
4276-A Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA 30341. 770-458-5274. 2 years - Grade 4 (adding Grade 5 in 03-04 and Grade 6 in 04-05). Established in 1967,
Cross & Crown School is a private parochial school established in the Lutheran tradition and
dedicated to the education of young children. Also offers extended day (7am-6:30pm) and
summer camp.
The Epstein School
335 Colewood Way, Atlanta, GA 30328. 404-843-0111. 2 years-grade 8. The Epstein School provides general and Judaic education to Jewish children from preschool through eighth grade. The dual-language curriculum offers traditional teaching methods to create learning experiences in preparation for future opportunities.
Faith Lutheran School
2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, 30068. 770-973-8921. 3-4 year old Pre-K and K-grade 8. For more than 40 years, Faith Lutheran School has provided quality Christian education. FLS's curriculum offers foreign language, classroom computer technology and instrumental band.
Fellowship Christian Academy
480 West Crossville Road, Roswell, GA 30075. Lower School: 770-992-4975,
High School: 770-993-1650.
K-12 College preparatory school. Fellowship Christian Academy offers academe
based on biblical principles taught by qualified teachers.
Greater Atlanta Christian School
1575 Indian Trail Road, Norcross, GA 30093, 770- 243-2274. 3K-grade 12. A special place where academic excellence and a spiritual focus join in the development of children.
Heiskell School, The
3260 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305. 404-262-2233. 2 years-grade 8. An international Christian school offering pre-preparatory programs available at the preschool, elementary and junior high levels.
High Meadows School
1055 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075. 770-993-2940. Pre-K-grade 8. Eleven to one student-teacher ratio. High Meadows uses a developmental approach to learning that involves discovery, experimentation, peer interaction, research and representation of information.
Holy Spirit Preparatory School
4449 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327, 678-904-2811, PK-grade 12.
Established in 1996, Holy Spirit Preparatory School promotes a classical college preparatory program of academic excellence and authentic Catholic faith formation for students in Preschool through High School. Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade are located on a multi-acre, newly refurbished campus at 4820 Long Island Drive. A five minute drive away, the Preschool program is located at 4465 Northside Drive on the lower level of Holy Spirit Catholic Church adjacent to the newly constructed 57,000 sq. ft. cutting edge Upper School campus that opened in fall of 2004.
Imhotep Center of Education
541 Harwell Road, Atlanta, GA 30318. 404-696-8777. Pre-K-grade 12. An accelerated program providing a holistic approach to education.
Indian Creek Christian School
3901 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. 404-297-5884. Pre-K-grade 4. Multicultural Christian school, serving the DeKalb College area for 25 years. Offers a summer camp program.
Killian Hill Christian School
151 Arcado Road, Lilburn, GA 30047. 770-921-3224. K4-grade 12 and LD program. Traditional education and character training from a Biblical perspective, supporting the home and serving students from many denominations.
Marist School
3790 Ashford-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30319. 770-457-7201. Grades 7-12. Founded in 1901, Marist School is a private, Roman Catholic, college preparatory day school for boys and girls operated by the Society of Mary. Applications for 1999-00 admission must be received by February 5, 1999.
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Community Children's Program
5140 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. 404-296-1783. Pre-K-grade 3. Started in 1956 for all children in the community, regardless of race or creed. It has been NAEYC accredited since 1989, by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and is DHR licensed.
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068.
770-971-0245. K-8th Grade. Established in 1998, this Christ-centered school emphasizes academic
excellence balanced by a Christian world-view. In addition to core classes,
the curriculum includes Latin, Logic, Computer Lab, Band, Art and Athletics.
Mount Carmel Christian School
6015 Old Stone Mountain Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. 770-279-8443. 3 Pre-K-grade 8. Providing a quality curriculum founded on academic excellence in a Christ-centered learning environment.
Mount Paran Christian School
1700 Allgood Road, Marietta, GA 30062. 770-578-0182. 3Pre-K-grade 12. A fully accredited, traditional college preparatory program in a nurturing, Christian environment. Programs include foreign language, computer, gifted and honors and an interscholastic athletic program.
Mount Pisgah Christian School
9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022. 770-475-4989. 2 years-grade 8. Fully accredited superior education in a Christian environment offering Spanish, French, computer, music, art, physical education and before- and after-school care.
Mount Vernon Presbyterian School
471 Mount Vernon Hwy., Atlanta, GA 30328. 404-252-3448. Pre-K-grade 8. Established in 1972, Mount Vernon Presbyterian School includes classes for children ages three through eighth grade. The campus consists of a preschool, grade school and middle school.
New Century School
300 Luckie St., Atlanta, GA. 404-525-1909. K-grade 8. Using high tech resources and a multisensory approach to learning.
North Cobb Christian School
4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144. 770-975-0252. Pre-K-grade 12. NCCS's commitment is to provide an excellent education in a supportive Christ- centered environment.
Pace Academy
966 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30327. 404-262-1345. Pre-first-grade 12. Pace Academy encourages students to balance academic, artistic and athletic achievement. The current enrollment is 825 students. The average class size is 16 students. Pace welcomes and admits qualified students of all races, religions, national and ethnic origins.
Pinecrest Academy
955 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30041. 770-888-4477. 3Pre-K-grade 8. Pinecrest Academy is a private, independent, Catholic school offering an accredited program. Curriculum includes Spanish, music, art, physical education and religious education
Providence Christian Academy
4575 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lilburn, GA 30047. 770-279-7200. Grades K-12. Providence is an independent, co-educational, interdemoninational Christian school that strives to provide excellence in Christ-centered education as an extension of the Christian home.
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School
7171 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328. 770-394-2880. K-grade 8. A fully-accredited Catholic elementary school providing a value-centered curriculum with extracurricular activities.
St. Martin's Episcopal School
3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30319. 404-237-4260.
3 years-grade 8. Dedicated to the holistic education of young people within a loving Christian setting.
Trinity School
3254 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30327. 404-231-8100. 2 years-grade 6. A nurturing child-centered setting with a challenging academic program which encourages self-esteem, respect for others and a love of learning.
Waldorf School of Atlanta, The
711 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. 404-377-1315. Pre-K-grade 8. A strong academic, arts-integrated, developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the philosophy of educational pioneer Dr. Rudolf Steiner.
Walker School, The
700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta, GA 30062. 770-427-2689. Pre-K-grade 12. The Walker School is Cobb County's oldest accredited college preparatory independent school serving students in Pre-K through the 12th grade.
Way To Life Christian Academy
4806 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. 404-298-0744. 4K-grade 5. A Christian school in a setting of a maximum of 15 children per class. The staff works to meet the needs of parents and children. Space available.
Wesleyan School
5405 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA 30092. 770-448-7640. K-grade 12. A Christian school that provides a preparatory curriculum that prepares each student mentally, physically and spiritually for college and for life.
Whitefield Academy
4449 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327. 404-531-3969. Grades 6-12. Whitefield Academy is a Christian school focusing on intellectual development, positive student-teacher relationships, spiritual growth and physical fitness.
Wood Acres Country Day School
1772 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30062. 770-971-1880. Age 2-grade 5. A warm environment dedicated to enhancing the individual strengths and character of preschool to preadolescent students.
Woodward Academy
1662 Rugby Ave., College Park, GA 30337. 404-765-8262. Pre-K-grade 12. College preparatory school, offering strong programs in academics, athletics and the arts.
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BOARDING SCHOOLS
Cloister Creek
1280 Highway 138 SW, Conyers, GA 30013. 770-483-0748. Learning Disabilities, Language Disorders and ADD. Ages 14+.
Brandon Hall School
1701 Brandon Hall Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350. 770-394-8177. Grades 4-12. Brandon Hall is a college preparatory, coeducational day and boys boarding school for under achieving students ingrades 4-12. Three to one student-teacher ratio.
Florida Air Academy
1950 South Academy Drive, Melbourne, FL, 32901. 407-723-3211. Grades 7-12. Offering young men in grades 7-12 a well-rounded, structured education that combines academics, sports and aerospace programs.
Lyman Ward Military Academy
Hwy. 50, Camp Hill, AL, 36850. 256-896-4127. Grades 6-12. SACS accredited. College semester system with study skills and reading assistance that provide the focus needed to succeed. JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction.
Hidden Lake Academy
Dahlonega, GA. 800-394-0640
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MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
Arbor Montessori
2998 LaVista Road, Decatur, 30030, 404-321-9304. Established in 1970, Arbor is one of the largest Montessori schools in the southeast and the only Montessori school in Atlanta with both an All-Day program and a Middle School program. We have over 300 students enrolled ages 2-1/2 through 8th grade, and all lead teachers are AMI certified.
Atlanta Montessori Academy
4703 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088. 404-294-5560.
Serving the Atlanta suburban areas of Conyers, Ellenwood, Lithonia, South Dekalb, Stone Mountain and Tucker, Atlanta Montessori Academy strives to facilitate the educational, emotional and spiritual growth of students (ages 18 months to 9 years). All lead teachers are AMI certified.
Carolyn Barron Montessori School, The
195 Jackson St., Newnan, GA 30263. 770-253-2135. 2 years-grade 4. The only Montessori school in Cowetta County, CBMS enjoys a highly trained staff which includes foreign languages, art and music.
Country Brook Montessori School
2175 North Norcross-Tucker Road, Norcross, GA, 30071. 770-446-2397. Ages 1 to 12. Before- and after-school programs as well as hot lunches. Hours: 7 A.M.- 6:30 P.M. Located off Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Covered Bridge Montessori
3951 Covered Bridge Place, Smyrna, GA 30082. 770-434-3181. 2-5 years. Since 1981, offering before- and after-school and hot lunch program. Hours 7 A.M.- 6:30 P.M. Curriculum for preschool age children.
CountrySide Montessori School
3674 Fence Road, Auburn, GA 30011. 770-277-3950. Ages 2 to 6. AMI Directress and Owner,
Hanne Gottschalk. AMI (Association of Montessori Internationale) teachers. New in 2005,
on nearly 2 acres, where children love to learn, discover, and respect one another.
We are dedicated, and purposely remain small enough to cater to the individual needs of each
child. Part time programs available. Serving the Northeast Metro Atlanta Area, just off
Highway 316 in Gwinnett County. Please visit our website at
www.montessoricountryside.net.
Cross of Life Montessori
1000 Hembree Road, Roswell, GA 30076. 770-475-3812. 18 months-6 years. AMI certified, offering programs in dance, Spanish, Cathesis of the Good ShepheRoad Located on 13 wooded acres in Roswell.
Duluth Montessori School, Inc.
2997 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096. 770-476-9307.
Serves children ages 2 1/2 - 12 years of age on 2 beautiful campuses.
Please contact Helene Schnall for further information. 2 campuses - Main campus and Sugarloaf campus (Old Peachtree Rd.)
Dunwoody Montessori School
4146 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30338. 770-936-9009. Spacious & well-equiped window-filled classrooms,
certified teachers and experienced staff combine to provide a warm and loving
environment where children 3 - 6 years of age flourish, emotionally, physically &
academically.
First Montessori School of Atlanta
5750 Long Island Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327. 404-252-3910. 2 1/2-12 years. The oldest affiliated AMI school in the Southeast. Thirty five years of educating the human potential.
Medlock Bridge Parkway Montessori
10100 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30202. 770-623-1965. Ages 2 1/2-6 years.
Montessori at Brookstone
1680 Brookstone Walk, Acworth, GA 30101. 770-426-5245. Ages 21/2-6.
Montessori Children's House of Kennesaw and NE Atlanta
3238 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, GA 30144. 770-423-1044. Pre-K-grade 3. 2635 Fairlane Drive, Doraville, GA 30340. 770-457-KIDS. Pre-K-grade 1. Both locations have AMI-trained teachers and offer before and after school extended sessions, summer day camp and other enrichment activities.
Montessori Institute of Atlanta
2355 Virginia Place, Atlanta, GA 30305. 404-233-1961 or 404-329-0073. Adult Teacher Training. The Montessori Institute of Atlanta offers the AMI accredited comprehensive primary teacher training course for teaching children ages 3-6 years.
Montessori School at Emory, Inc., The
1677 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA 30033. 404-634-5777. 18 months-grade 6. AMI Certified Montessori education for ages 18 months through sixth grade. Available year round 7 A.M.-6 P.M.
Montessori Unlimited Elementary
3290 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022. 770-442-5637. Ages 6-12.
Nesbit Ferry Montessori
9330 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30202. 770-552-8454. Ages 2 1/2- 6.
New Visions Montessori
221 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30257. 770-277-0458. Ages 2 1/2-6.
Noble World Montessori School
2676 East Piedmont Road, Marietta, GA 30062. 770-509-1775. 18 months-9 years. Strive to lead children to think, explore and reflect on what they learn. Encourage active, self-disciplined minds. Education for life, a Montessori approach.
Northwoods Montessori
3340 Chestnut Drive, Doraville, GA 30340. 770-457-7261; 1879 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. 404-284-4872. 2 1/2-12 years. Nonprofit school in north metro Atlanta and Decatur founded in 1972. After school care, summer program, enrichment activities. AMI accredited.
Preston Ridge Montessori
3800 Northpoint Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30202. 770-751-9510. Ages 2 1/2-6.
Renaissance Montessori School
2407 Cascade Road, Atlanta, 30311, 404-755-1915.
St. James Montessori School
5975 Mitchell Road, Atlanta, GA 30328. 404-255-1955. 3-6 years. A place for children to experience the joy of learning. "For of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Village Montessori School
1610 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075. 770-552-0834. Ages 18 months - 12 years.
AMI certified Montessori all day and half day programs. Primary and elementary.
Beautiful campus; nature trail. Serving North Cobb, North Fulton, and
Southeast Cherokee.
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PRESCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE
Andover Country Day School
9440 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022. 770-992-8489. 6 week Pre-K program. Located on 6 acres. NAEYC accredited, degreed teachers, nurse, computers, Spanish, gymnastics and music in additional to exceptional early education program.
Atlanta Co-op Preschool
1561 McLendon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307. 404-522-6951. Ages 3-11. Nurturing, multicultural environment, low ratios, creative and artistic curriculum. Georgia Pre-K program.
Atlanta Speech School
3160 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30327. 404-233-5332. Nursery and Kindergarten. Offers a prepared environment and individualized instruction to allow children to explore and learn at their own rate.
Bright Horizons at Wildwood
3175 Windy Hill Road, Atlanta, GA 30339. 770-933-0530. 6 weeks- Pre-K. Employs a hands-on learning through play curriculum. We encourage social skills and self confidence through giving children choices.
Children's Learning Cottage
Hands on, child centered school for
discovery, fun, and learning for 3-6 year olds. After school and weekend
classes and tutoring through 12th grade. 678-978-9665. 8275 Union Hill Road, Canton, GA.
Children Today
Sixteen locations in metro Atlanta. 770-926-1658 for center nearest you. 6 weeks-12 years. Child care, preschool, after school and Georgia lottery funded pre-K services. Developmentally-based programs.
Creme de la Creme
4 Metro Locations: 4669 Roswell Road, Atlanta, 404-256-4488 8730 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, 770-998-1844 726 Woodlawn Drive, Marietta, 770-971-2205 4785 Peachtree Corners Circle, Norcross, 770-409-0000 . Six weeks through kindergarten, after school care through 10 years. Creme combines a world of fantasy with an innovative learning curriculum in a safe environment for preschool children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten and offers after-school care for children through 10 years.
Day School of the Sandy Springs Christian Church, The
301 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30328. 404-252-3950. Mother's Morning Out, Pre-K and afternoon enrichment programs. Providing preschool age children with a climate of warmth and acceptance in which to grow academically and socially.
Easter Seals Tomorrow's Child Learning Center
460 Abernathy Road, Atlanta, GA 30328. 404-843-0880. 6 weeks-5 years. Providing child care for children using a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the NAEYC guidelines.
Elaine Clark Center, The
5130 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Chamblee, GA 30341. 770- 458-3251. 6 weeks- 5 years. High quality child care, low ratios, therapeutic education and play, innovative computer program. Some scholarships available.
First Presbyterian Preschool
1328 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309. 404-892-3169 and 404-892-8461. 8 months- 4Pre-K. Each child is celebrated as a unique creation of God. Instruction is individualized in a loving, non-pressure atmosphere.
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Information for parents and providers.
Goddard Schools, The
3 Metro Locations: 3584 Providence Road, Marietta. 770-579-1190. 6 weeks-age 10; 5235 Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw. 678-393-8777. 6 weeks-age 10; 3147 Trickum Road, Marietta. 770-321-8370. 6 weeks-Pre-K. Staff and teachers encourage the development of child's self-esteem, creativity and love of learning. Full- and part-time programs.
Haygood Preschool
1015 East Rock Springs Road, Atlanta, GA 30306. 404-872-9613, extension #230 for full day;
extension #233 for half day.
Haygood offers a full day program for ages 3 months through Pre-K and and a half
day program for Toddlers through Pre-K ages.
Holcomb Bridge School
2675 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022. 770- 998-2027. 2 1/2 years-grade 1. Holcomb Bridge is a private preschool located on two wooded acres. NAEYC Accredited.
Home Park Learning Center
1015 Tumlin St., Atlanta, GA. 404-872-4572. 6 weeks-4 years. Full-time child care. Multi-child discounts available. All lead teachers have worked at Home Park over 10 years.
In His Image Christian Ministries
630 Kurt Drive, Marietta, GA.
770-434-3340. 6 weeks-4 years. Christian Academy and Daycare Learning Centers
John Knox Preschool
505 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30067. 770-973-3283. 6 months-5 years. 9:30 am-12:30 P.M. Early childhood education committed to the tradition of excellence in a caring Christian atmosphere. Registration for 1999-2000 will be in early March.
Kehillat Chaim Preschool
1145 Green St., Roswell, GA 30075. 770-650-7937. 18 months-4 years. Kehillat Chaim Preschool provides a nurturing environment for children 18 months to 4 years, combining age appropriate development with a Jewish orientation.
Keshet Preschool
(Atlanta Jewish Community Center). 1140 University Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306. 404-873-1212. 6 weeks-5 years. Challenging young children with developmentally appropriate experiences that help them grow educationally, socially and emotionally. NAEYC accredited.
Kids R Kids #29
8705 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022. 770-993-8684. Infant, toddler, pre-school and after school program. Quality learning center.
Kids Unlimited Child Development & Learning Center
11087 Hwy. 92, Woodstock, GA 30188. 770-591-2024. Ages 6 weeks-12 years. Lottery-funded Pre-K for 4 year olds. Before- and after-school care, summer camp, learning programs.
KinderCare Learning Centers
850 LeCroy Drive, Marietta, GA 30068. 770-578-3003. Educating and caring for children ages 6 weeks-12 years. With over 40 locations in the Atlanta area to serve you.
Little Faces Learning Center
714 Lindbergh Drive, Atlanta 30324. 404-237-6405. 6 weeks-12 years. Where learning and growing bring smiles to little faces. Low student to teacher ratio, hands-on curriculum, international environment, multicultural awareness, foreign language.
Northbrook UMC Preschool
11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA 30075. 770-998-6667. MMO-K. Christian NAEYC Accredited Program offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum. for young children regardless of gender, race or religion.
Open Arms, Buckhead
4000 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342. 404-256-1330. 6 weeks- after school.
We are a NAEYC Accredited Child Care facility in the heart of Buckhead: A ministry of
Ascension Lutheran Church.
Open Arms Child Development Center
8750 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30350. 770-993-4316.
Open Arms Child Development Center offers child care for infants through Pre-Kindergarten 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Open Arms is accredited through National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA). After school programs and Summer Camps round off the program. Creative Curriculum and Voyages (A Christian based curriculum) are used with a weekly theme and faith focus.
Peachtree Christian Church Parents' Morning Out & Preschool
1580 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309. 404-876-5535 ext. 314. 2 months-3 years. Family oriented, low student-teacher ratio in environment which emphasizes developing the whole child. Some activities include music and movement and computer skills.
Phoenix School, Inc., The
415 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. 404-687-9010. 2 months-5 years. Georgia Center of Distinction. Small classes, low ratios. Developmentally appropriate curriculum administered by dedicated, educated, long-term staff.
Preschool at Zaban Park
(Atlanta Jewish Community Center) 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338. 770-396-3250. 6 weeks-5 years. Challenging young children with developmentally appropriate experiences that help them grow educationally, socially and emotionally. NAEYC accredited.
Primrose Schools
Twenty-nine Atlanta area locations. See local Yellow Pages for phone numbers, or visit website at primroseschools.com. 6 weeks-5 years and after school to age 12. Primrose Schools, a private institution, provides quality educational child care for infants, kindergarten and after-schoolers.
Rivercliff Lutheran Church and School
8750 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30350. 770-993-4316.
RLS was established in 2001 with a Kindergarten and now offers up to 4th grade for the 2005 – 2006 school year. RLS is accredited by National Lutheran School Accreditation. It offers a strong academic curriculum with Christian values taught throughout the day. Caring, highly qualified, certified teachers and small class size are highlights of this school. Extended day services offered through Open Arms Child Development Center.
Sandy Springs United Methodist PreSchool
85 Mount Vernon Hwy., Atlanta, GA 30328. 404-255-1181, ext. 27. 18 months-4 years. Thirty-three years of quality Christian education. Excellent facility, weekly chapel, music and movement, computer skills. Creative curriculum, degreed teachers, low student-teacher ratio. Daily, 9:30 A.M. to 1 P.M.
St. John Child Development Center
550 Mount Paran Road, Atlanta, GA 30327. 404-843-8375. Individualized care promoting high self-esteem and independent learning for every child. Infant ratio 1:3; preschool 1:6.
Sunshine School/BerkmanChild's Day Out Program
(Atlanta Jewish Community Center) 2509 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, GA 30062. 770-971-8901. 6 weeks-5 years. Challenging young children with developmentally appropriate experiences that help them grow educationally, socially and emotionally. NAEYC accredited.
TumbleTots
6375-D Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA 30092. 770-729-9660. Ages 2-4. 9:30- 1 P.M. or 1:30- 4:30 P.M., a 2 or 3 day program. Children enjoy art, music, stories, learning games and play on our indoor playground.
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TUTORING
Children's Learning Cottage
Hands on, child centered school for
discovery, fun, and learning for 3-6 year olds. After school and weekend
classes and tutoring through 12th grade. 678-978-9665. 8275 Union Hill Road, Canton, GA.
Kumon Math and Reading Centers
Twenty-two Atlanta area locations. 1-800-ABC-MATH. Preschool-high school. Kumon is an after school study program. Offering math and reading programs for all ages, all abilities.
Reading Consultants
3293 New MacLand Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127. 770-222-8300. All ages. Reading Consultants is a one-on-one program, individually designed to help the struggling reader and writer.
Sylvan Learning Center
Austell 770- 739-2272; Conyers 770-922-9900; Douglasville 770-489-2261; Lilburn 770- 925-3220; Tucker 770-934-6284; West Cobb 770-792-6889. Pre-K- adult. Sylvan builds self-esteem and motivation through individualized instruction. Both enhancement and enrichment programs including reading, math, SAT and study skills.
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SPECIAL SCHOOLS & SERVICES
Adaptive Learning Center
2509 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, GA 30062. 770-509-3909. Pre-K-grade 5. Adaptive Learning Center provides therapy and education to young children with, or at risk of, developmental disabilities in Dunwoody and Marietta.
Atlanta International School
2890 North Fulton Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305. 404-841-3891. 4-year-old K-grade 12. Multicultural education for American and international students. Dual language primary school curriculum. Secondary school curriculum prepares students for the International Baccalaureate examinations
Atlanta Speech School, Oral
3160 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30327. 404-233-5332. Infant-grade 6. The Oral School is for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. An auditory and oral program committed to teaching children to talk and understand the speech of others.
Atlanta Speech School, Wardlaw
3160 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30327. 404-233-5332. K-grade 6. For children with learning disabilities. Mission is to teach children how to learn independently in a regular educational setting through individualized programming in a nurturing environment.
Attention Development Programs
Marietta, Norcross, Conyers. 770-594-7875. Ages 6 and older. Lasting changes in attention and control without drugs. 3-5 hours/week for 4-6 mos., after school program and Sat.
Bedford School, The
2619 Dodson Drive, East Point, GA 30344. 404-669-2083. Grades 1-9. Learning disabled, classes of 8-10. Academic remediation, remedial help with physical skills, peer interaction, self-esteem.
Building Blocks, Speech Pathology Services, Inc.
750 Hammond Drive, 4-100, Atlanta, GA 30328. 404-459-9192. Ages 2-5. A curriculum-based approach to learning. Children enhance their motor, academic, speech, language and social skills through fun, enriching programs.
Cottage School, The
700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30075. 770-641-8688. Grades 6-8 and 9-12. Accredited school serves adolescents with mild to moderate LD/ADHD. Individualized and summer programs, small classes.
Greater Atlanta Speech and Language Clinics, Inc.
3790 Satellite Blvd., Suite 200, Duluth, GA 30096. 770-418-1778. 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite B200, Marietta, GA 30068. 770-977-9454. All ages. Clinics specialize in children with a wide variety of communication disorders. All speech- language pathologists are qualified and dedicated to patient care.
Hope Springs Christian Learning Center
1309 Monfort Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. 678-442-8785/ 770-458-2595. Small, ungraded classes for learning disabled students 8-13 years of age. Includes one to one NILD therapy.
Howard School, The
1246 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306. 404-377-7436. Ages 4- 18. Serves children with language-learning disabilities and differences which limit their good learning potential. Small classes, individualized programs, specialized tutoring. Goal: independent, life- long learners.
Lullwater School
705 South Candler St., Decatur, GA 30030. 404-378-6643.
K-grade 8. Providing alternative education for creative, right-brained learners. Program supports social, emotional, intellectual growth.
Success with ADHD and LD students.
Summer School Academic Program, Summer 2002, $1000 June 24 to July 19
Mill Springs Academy
13660 New Providence Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004. 770-360-1336. Grades K-12. Small college preparatory, accredited day school that focuses on motivation, socialization and academic success; laptop for learning program.
Sophia Academy
1199 Bellaire Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30319. 404-841-9720. Grades 1-5. A uniquely different Christian school for children with learning differences.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Beyond Learning
770-664-6711. 13695 Highway 9, Suite 103, Alpharetta, 30004.
Offers Spanish Immersion programs, preschool, group classes
2 and up, low ratios, native teachers.
TABULA RASA, School of Foreign Languages
404-409-0827. Atlanta, Smyrna, Cobb, in your home if preferred. 0-16
years old, adults welcome too. Interactive and specific language classes
(offered mornings and evenings), as well as summer camps, trip preparation,
cultural activities. Mother's Morning Out program offered in Spanish and French,
Italian offered in the near future. Native teachers. Contact Besa Tarazhi at
info@trlanguages.com.
LANGUAGE INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA
Foreign language training both for adults and children
(3 to 12). Group or private lessons, summer camps or tutoring are available
in 50 languages. Specialized in French, Spanish, Russian and
Japanese. Contact Dr. Marc for more information, 770 394-2721.
KidSpeak International
404-816-8502. Preschool-grade 5. Takes advantage of children's natural abilities by introducing them to Spanish or French at their most receptive stage of development in a play group.
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COMPUTER CLASSES
Computertots/Computer Explorers
North Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Forsyth, Clayton, Henry, Rockdale, Newton, Spalding, Barrow, Butts, Walton counties. 770-929-1119. South Fulton, Cobb, Douglas, Cherokee, Fayette and Coweta counties 770-973-4991. 3-12 years. A national computer enrichment program serving day care, preschool and after-school centers. Curriculum builds key skills while having fun. Miscellaneous
PEARLS (Program for Early and Rapid Learning Stimulation)
Greater Atlanta Speech & Language Clinics 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite B-200, Marietta, GA. 770-977-9457. Ages 2-3. Interactive, multi-disciplinary approach for toddlers provided in a group setting. Individual speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and special instruction.
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THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING
Chastain Horse Park
4371 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30327. Contact Rebecca McClung,
Volunteer Program Director at 404-252-4244 EXT. 29 for more information. Chastain Horse Park is a place
where children and adults transform their limitations into limitless possiblilites when they
partner with a horse. Therapeutic classes are one to one and a half hours each. They are run every day of the week
from 9am to 6pm.
Greater Atlanta Speech& Language Clinics
1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite B-200, Marietta, GA. 770-977-9457. All ages. Therapeutic horseback riding with a speech-language therapy program is now available. Movement of the horse stimulates the vestibular system while simultaneously increasing verbalization and social interaction.
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EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS
Ben Franklin Academy
1585 Clifton Road, Atlanta,30329. 404-633-7404. Grades 10-12
BFA is a private, college-preparatory, SACS-accredited school serving
students aged 16 and older who could benefit from individualized instruction
for whatever reason. We offer a mastery curriculum that allows students to
work at their own pace and to catch up or accelerate their high school
program.
Learning Solutions
615 Wood Work Way, Roswell, GA 30076. 770-645-2673. K-12 and adult. As education consultants, we provide a full range of services from assessments to tutoring and technology guidance for students and adults.
Southeastern Neurodevelopmental Consultants
1671 Laurel Ave., Atlanta, GA 30318. 404-351-4880. SENC provides individual developmental, functional and academic evaluations, designs programs to eliminate causes of learning problems (dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, etc.) and accelerate academics.
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