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.

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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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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

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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!

Gloria S., GPS Parent

Golden Pond is one of the best in this area!! We looked at so many preschools before deciding on Golden Pond for our daughter (and later our son) – one of the best decisions we ever made for her and our other kids. As soon as we walked in the building, we fell in love with the warm and interactive atmosphere, from the front desk all the way to the classrooms. We also love their brain-based/interactive learning method, and how it really built our kids love of school. That was one of the things we wanted most out of preschool. We have been a Golden Pond family since 2013, and going...!

Kelli A., GPS Parent

My boys have loved their years at Golden Pond School. We came here for the Junior Kindergarten Program specifically and then stayed for Kindergarten because we loved it so much. The teachers are the heart of the school and so is their unique and engaging curriculum. Everything they do is hands on and uses critical thinking. My boys have loved the themes- which are not your typical preschool themes.... oviparous animals anyone? I highly recommend taking a tour- we wish we had sooner!

Brian F., GPS Parent

Lisa Moriarty, Margaret Grace and Golden Pond's entire staff is fantastic! Our two year old son started in August of 2018 after having a nanny for the first couple years of life. Needless to say, the transition was difficult, both on our son and on my wife and I. Every morning, as soon as he would wake up, he would start crying and saying he did not want to go to school. This would persist up until drop off and even into the day with him crying and asking to come home.This persisted for 2 weeks and, I can honestly say, had it not been for the staff at GPS, we likely would have pulled our son out. However, every day Lisa, Margaret or someone on their staff would personally take our son for a walk to calm him down. They would also use other techniques to calm him down throughout the day and reassure him we will be coming to pick him up. His teachers (Mrs. Manthe', Ms. Hink and Ms. Gabriel) all would report back to my wife and I about how his day would go and would provide us with tips on how to make coming to school sound fun! Mrs. Manthe would even call me after hours to ensure he had a good day or provide feedback on a negative day and how we might be able to make it better.Long story short, our Son now LOVES to go to school and he is active and plays with all of the other kids. He loves his teachers and he is excited for school every morning. We cannot recommend or thank GPS and the staff more for all their help!

Angela D., GPS Parent

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST pre- school in Ashburn VA!!! Warm, loving, professional staff! A home away from home! 3 years of excellence with my daughter and I Can’t wait for my youngest to attend in the coming years.....Just say YES to Golden Pond! The rest is easy!!!

Carey V., GPS Parent

We love Golden Pond! For 6 years now we have watched our 2 girls grow and blossom under the care of the Golden Pond way. Our intent was to give our girls the best start possible to their educational journey and Golden Pond has exceeded our expectations. The curriculum, teaching and expertise of early education methods and techniques set both of our girls up for success as they entered elementary school. The teachers and staff make us feel like family, and they in turn have become part of ours. And our girls love to be there everyday, they never want to leave! We know we got this decision right 6 years ago, and we can’t thank everyone in the Golden Pond family for giving our girls the best start ever!

Colleen E., GPS Parent

Golden Pond School is a very special place where teaching young children is treated as a vocation and a privilege. This is not a daycare - it is a school and a community. Teachers are committed, hardworking, caring, and knowledgeable. Facilities and amenities are well stocked and well maintained. I can't overstate what a positive and warm environment it is. A high standard of community-centric behavior is set by the teachers and administration, absorbed and adopted by the students, and even impacts the welcoming parents' group. Our family feels so lucky to have our child enrolled at Golden Pond; we have seen her flourish in everything from cognitive skills to emotional intelligence to table manners.

Karyn P., FCPS Educator and GPS Parent

GPS is the school that all of my teacher friends and I would have made if we could! I knew the minute I walked in with my son that GPS was the school for our family!

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Karyn P., FCPS Educator and GPS Parent

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