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44 Years
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Reggio Emilia-Inspired Preschool in Atlanta, GA
Since 1982, Freedom Park Preschool has provided a nurturing environment for young children, rooted in the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy. Our program emphasizes purposeful play, collaborative learning, and child-directed exploration to cultivate critical thinking and creativity. We maintain a diverse community of families, educators, and children, fostering relationships that support holistic development. Our curriculum integrates language immersion, outdoor education, and sensory-rich environments to create meaningful learning experiences. With over three decades of expertise, we combine structured and child-initiated activities to align with the natural curiosity of young learners.Our team of experienced educators prioritizes ongoing professional development to maintain high standards in early childhood education. The physical environment, including specialized studio spaces and outdoor classrooms, actively contributes to the learning process. We offer both academic-year enrollment and summer camp programs for children aged 18 months and older. Our admissions process prioritizes inclusivity while maintaining a balanced classroom dynamic. Through documentation of children's work and family collaboration, we ensure transparent communication about each child's developmental journey.
Services
Half-Day Preschool Program
Language Immersion Classes
Summer Camp Program
Play-Based Learning
Outdoor Education
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience with Reggio Emilia-inspired education
- Bilingual language immersion programs in Italian and Spanish
- Outdoor classrooms with nature-based learning environments
- Two-teacher classroom model with specialized resource educators
- Documented learning approach showing children's progress over time
Services
Half-Day Preschool Program
Our half-day program serves children aged 18 months through pre-kindergarten, focusing on play-based learning and social development. The curriculum balances teacher-guided activities with child-initiated exploration, following Reggio Emilia principles. Daily experiences incorporate language, mathematics, science, and creative arts through purposeful play and collaborative projects.
Language Immersion Classes
Offering Italian and Spanish language immersion through daily classroom interactions, songs, and cultural activities. Teachers communicate exclusively in the target language during designated sessions, supported by visual aids and interactive storytelling. The program emphasizes natural language acquisition through play and cultural experiences like food, music, and celebrations.
Outdoor Education
Our outdoor classroom features climbing structures, gardens, and natural exploration areas that promote physical development and environmental awareness. Children engage in sensory play, balance challenges, and nature-based science activities across 1.5 acres of landscaped space. The environment supports both energetic play and quiet observation of natural phenomena.
Summer Camp Program
Available June-July, this program extends learning through themed activities and outdoor exploration. Maintains Reggio Emilia principles with project-based learning while incorporating seasonal experiences. Designed for currently enrolled families and select new participants, offering continuity in educational approach during summer months.
Play-Based Learning
Curriculum centered on purposeful play that develops problem-solving skills and creativity. Teachers facilitate child-led projects while integrating academic foundations in literacy, numeracy, and scientific thinking. Learning emerges through collaborative play experiences that follow children's interests and questions.
Questions
What age requirements exist for enrollment?
Children must be at least 18 months old by September 1st to enroll in our preschool program.
Do you offer full-day programs?
We provide half-day preschool sessions, with optional summer camp programming available in June and July.
What languages are taught?
We offer language immersion programs in both Italian and Spanish through daily classroom interactions and cultural activities.
How does outdoor learning work?
Our 1.5-acre campus includes nature trails, gardens, and play structures that support sensory exploration, physical development, and environmental education daily.
What is your educational philosophy?
We follow the Reggio Emilia approach emphasizing play-based learning, child-directed exploration, and collaborative projects guided by experienced educators.
How do you support special needs?
Our inclusive admissions policy considers children with special rights, creating diverse classrooms supported by our experienced teaching teams.
