Golden Pond School is Loudoun County’s premier private Preschool, Kindergarten and After School Enrichment located in Ashburn, Virginia. Our mission is to educate the whole child in a developmentally appropriate manner with brain-based methods through an integrated curriculum. This approach is called the Golden Pond Way and highlights best practices by combining experienced teachers, proven research-driven teaching techniques with a joyful, child-centered environment. As a result of this approach, we have been gratified to see amazing, some would say magical, results in terms of early readers, higher level thinkers and exceptional scores on the Virginia PALs test for rising Kindergartners. A cornerstone of our success is that we specialize in early childhood education – educating children ages 2 through 9. We are an accredited Preschool and Kindergarten with After School Enrichment from 7am - 6pm, as well as being one of the few non-faith based schools in the area. Golden Pond Families live in Ashburn, Brambleton, Lansdowne, Leesburg, Broadlands & Willowsford and have wonderful testimonials to share.

Programs

GPS fulfills all your academic and child-care needs in our Preschool, Kindergarten and After School Enrichment programs for ages 2 - 9 from 7:30am - 6pm.

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We meet the developmental needs of individual children and their families while reflecting the vibrancy and diversity of the community we serve.

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Faculty & Staff

Meticulously assembled over many years, our faculty and staff bring unparalleled credentials and passion for early childhood education to Loudoun County.

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Golden Pond School has constructed a carefully planned school year that provides multiple opportunities for parent involvement and participation.

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Testimonials

The Community is Talking about Golden Pond

Roxane A., GPS Parent

GPS is amazing! We tried other schools, but Golden Pond is far superior to all of them! Our daughter attended for two years and once in public school, was clearly thriving as a direct result of the high quality, personal education she received at Golden Pond! Our son will attend for three years and at just 2 1/2 yrs old, is already understanding how school works! He is having fun and learning so much! The teachers are incredible! The administration is amazing! I recommend Golden Pond to everyone I know and give it the highest marks possible for absolutely every element of their program!

Nadine N., GPS Parent

After touring a few schools in Ashburn, we knew this was the perfect home away from home for our child the moment we were first welcomed at GPS. It is such a warm, fun, energetic, nurturing and inclusive environment. There is something great and magical about this school and it’s called ‘The Golden Pond way’. It works and we feel it and see it consistently across all teachers and staff members every single day. It is our first year with GPS and we are so grateful we found this amazing school. Our son is now in the Junior Kindergarten program and thriving while having a great time! Thanks to his amazing teachers who are knowledgeable, professional loving educators on all levels! The program focuses on teaching through creative learning methods while kids are being kids...playing and enjoying their time. We love the weekly newsletter filled with pictures and information that keeps us up to date with all the activities taking place in the classroom!

Knowing that our son is enjoying school while developing a love for learning new things every day and seeing his progress is giving us such an amazing peace of mind that he is building a good foundation for the years to come. No more anxiety for us or morning battles/resistance to go to school. Our son recently even had to stay home for sickness and actually spent the morning crying because he did not want to miss school! We have now even decided to keep him in GPS for an extra year to take advantage of their reputable Kindergarten program and soon enrolling our little 3yr old daughter! ‘The 5 years are forever’..that’s the school mantra and it so delivers on it! We highly recommend Golden Pond to all families who believe in positive discipline, positive reinforcement and learning in a fun nurturing environment through play while developing their YES brain. We just wish we had found this school earlier.

Libby K., GPS Parent & Teacher

The minute we walked into Golden Pond School six years ago I was in love. From the warm reception at the door, to the individual attention to each and every student by all staff members, we knew this was the right choice for our then four year old. Three years later I found myself with the opportunity to teach at GPS and jumped at the chance. I love how nurturing the school is to all who walk through the doors. The care and attention to every detail is evident. I feel supported and have everything I need to properly and successfully do my job everyday. I love coming to work everyday!

Kristan D., GPS Parent

This is my daughters 4th year at GPS! She is currently in the Kindergarten class. We have been so pleased with her growth and development. The staff is committed to each child and truly cares about them!

Tony G., GPS Parent

Sending our daughter to school for the first time this fall made my wife and I pretty nervous. However, the GPS teachers and staff have made the transition very easy and enjoyable for our daughter. She is always very happy when we drop her off and pick her up. In just a couple weeks, we have noticed much growth in her. We are very pleased that we chose GPS!

Alicia Briggs, GPS Parent

We love Golden Pond School! We found this school in 2015 when we were looking for a preschool for our son and I am so glad we did! He and my daughter have loved their time with the teachers and staff here over the last 5 years. I felt my son was MORE than prepared socially and intellectually to start kindergarten and I know my daughter will be as well next year. I will be sad next year with no child attending school at Golden Pond, but I look forward to enrolling my third in a few years and getting to see her grow in the same enriching and caring environment.

Melissa L., GPS Parent

When it came time to choose a preschool for my eldest son, Golden Pond gave us the best feeling for a preschool program (call it a mother’s intuition). We were not looking for a daycare scenario, but an early childhood education that our child would embrace. Our eldest attended Golden Pond from the age of 3 until Kindergarten Enrichment (before Loudoun County had full day kindergarten). Our youngest will be starting her third year at Golden Pond entering their kindergarten program. The teachers and the staff take time to get to know each child by name, always greeting them with such enthusiasm. There has never been a concern that the teachers or administration hasn’t solved for our family. They always want what is best for each child. Both of my kids had an adjustment phase where there were many tears shed when starting. Their teachers assured me that the tears went away within the first 5 minutes of class and encouraged me to make surprise visits to see my children through the windows. Sure enough, my kids were always smiling and having fun with their peers. Golden Pond is the next best thing to a family member taking care of your child. Academics wise, they challenge the children to learn even the biggest of words in their curriculum. Perhaps I underestimated the ability of a preschooler. A highlight of each year is the Spring Sing, where the school puts on a very organized singing performance, with great music and scenery. The teacher’s really do love each of their students, and as each child flies up to the next level, their teachers continue to express interest in their progress. My son is entering 4th grade next year, and the teachers still ask about him. There is a real sense of community within Golden Pond. My kids love running into their teachers around town. Bonus: LOVE the carline, especially because this gives the kids exposure to other teachers/staff members.

Amy B., GPS Parent

We toured several area preschools when we moved to Ashburn — many of them quite impressive — but as soon as we finished our tour of Golden Pond, I knew we had found the right place! I have two kids at Golden Pond School and between them we’ve had 3 years of preschool and one year of junior kindergarten as well as after school extended care. Every class and every single teacher has been amazing! The administrative staff and specialty teachers are incredible as well — creating a warm and joyful environment everyday. Their curriculum is so rich and engaging — my children are constantly coming home and telling me interesting facts that I didn’t even know myself (much less expect a pre-schooler to know!). They immerse the children in play-based learning and keep them engaged with a hands-on approach. The teachers strike the perfect balance of being caring and supportive while also fostering independence. They treat each child as an individual, adapting to various needs and personalities. I can’t imagine sending my kids anywhere else. My only regret is that once my son finishes kindergarten at GPS this upcoming year, he will be at the end of his Golden Pond journey!

Caroline S., GPS Parent

I often say that choosing Golden Pond School was the best decision my husband and I ever made for our four children. The positive, hands-on preschool environment fostered a deep love of learning in each of them, and in Kindergarten their reading, writing, and knowledge of the wonderful themes (such as simple machines and underground animals) exploded. The Golden Pond environment and curriculum is a priceless gift that sets the stage for a very bright future for each student. At the end of her 4th year at Golden Pond, my daughter said it best in the card she wrote to her teacher for her Kindergarten graduation... I love my school so much I don’t want to leave my school or my teachers. I am so so so so so so so very very really really sad it’s no more school. It’s done, it’s over. I want to stay at Golden Pond for ever and ever and ever even when I’m a grown up. That is how much I really super duper love school. I love all the teachers in the other times when I was more littler than I am now. I love going to school here at Golden Pond School. I will miss you GPS.

Lori H., GPS Kindergarten Alumni Parent

We found Golden Pond because of their Full Day Kindergarten program. We found this gem tucked in the heart of Ashburn based on some friends recommendations. As soon as we toured the school, we knew immediately it would be the right fit for our family. The facility is gorgeous, meticulously maintained, and staffed with top notch educators who show compassion, and great skill on a daily basis. We truly had the most amazing year, and are continuing to see the success of our son from the solid foundation that Golden Pond set for him. Go and tour the amazing facility with Mrs. Grace, you must see it for yourself!