Author: Larry Stromberg

Posted on September 29, 2020October 1, 2020 by Larry Stromberg

Healthy Habits in creative ways!

Book Boats for socially distanced reading, fun songs for feeling safe plus air hugs and high five for greetings. Teachers are wearing masks, have created...

Posted on September 11, 2020September 29, 2020 by Larry Stromberg

Back to School

While the start of our school year looks different this year, it is a great celebration to open our doors again to families this September!...

Posted on August 15, 2020October 1, 2020 by Larry Stromberg

Northern Virginia Magazine Winner

Golden Pond School is proud to be voted one of Northern Virginia Magazine's 2020 Best Day Cares and Preschools! Northern Virginia Magazine ran an online...

Posted on July 24, 2017August 15, 2017 by Larry Stromberg

GPS Soars High with 2017 PALS Scores AGAIN!

We’re thrilled to report that Golden Pond’s rising kindergarten students (4 year olds and junior kindergarten classes) have AGAIN exceeded the top end of the...

Posted on May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 by Larry Stromberg

Cooking with GPS at Whole Foods!

We are proud to announce our new partnership with Whole Foods Ashburn! GPS will be teaching Seasonal Cooking Classes taught the Golden Pond Way at...

Posted on April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Larry Stromberg

Raising Successful Children

Research shows that Executive Function skills predict children's success in life and school more than IQ! Kathie Burrell, owner of GPS for over 14 years...

Posted on March 25, 2017April 2, 2017 by Larry Stromberg

Student Special – August Summer Camp Discount at The Little Gym of Ashburn!

Golden Pond School is proud to provide 8 weeks of Half-Day and Full-Day camp this summer from 7:30am - 6:00pm. We understand families may need...

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Testimonials

Allison A., GPS Parent

It was nice to feel how invested GPS was in our children long before our arrival on the first day. We look forward to a year full of leaning, fun, and growth!

After touring and feeling first hand the nourtouring, hands on and care floating through the school I knew this was the place my child should be. It's been over a month since we have become part of the Golden Pond family and our child is excited, happy, challenged and nurtured. She speaks highly of her teachers and comes home telling me all about the backpack full of artwork she has. The communication between the teachers and myself is just wonderful. Impressive, the time they take to ensure all parents feel touched by a picture share or a friendly email or even text! What more could a parent ask for . I hope GPS continues this pattern and grows . Thank you GPS for all you do from the front desk smiles all the way through!

Rachel B., GPS Parent

My relationship with Golden Pond began 9 years ago when I was a parent looking for a preschool. I didn't want a daycare, I wanted a true preschool. I heard about Golden Pond through a friend, attended one of their open houses and immediately knew this was the school for us. My children and I enjoyed every minute of their time spent in the preschool and Junior Kindergarten programs. So much, that when I began my career as a teacher 5 years ago it was only natural for me to come to Golden Pond. What has attracted me to Golden Pond is their philosophy in educating the whole child through engaging hands-on experiences that really make learning meaningful. I take this philosophy to heart and am proud to work at a school where I can bring this passion, excitement and love of learning into my classroom every day. But Golden Pond is more than its teaching philosophy, it is a family. From the front office to the wonderfully talented teachers, the caliber of women who make up the staff here are what makes this school not only the best place for your child to get a top-notch education but also one of the best places to work.

Eric B., GPS Parent

We love Golden Pond. We toured the usual suspects in the area and came away really impressed with Golden Pond staff and pre-k curriculum. The teacher/student ratio was a good fit us and the classes had a more intimate feel as opposed to a body factory. Our kids are all coming from a background where they have been watched by family, so this would be their first experience in a more structured environment. What we were looking for most was patience in the staff as we knew it would be a rough transition. When we toured we paid special attention to how staff interacted with the kids and we couldn’t have been happier. They assured me that once he got the routine down he would be fine and love coming to school. It was a rough start and I was skeptical, but sure enough, a month or so in, he was happy to go and even a few days a week he asks to stay longer when we come for pick up. He comes home singing, talking about things he’s learned. Unprompted, we see him grab paper and practice writing his name, numbers, and address – even very simple math with his fingers. That’s a testament to his teachers. Special kudos Mrs. Shah, Mrs. Eng, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Horton, and Mrs. Kareem as they are his teachers and the ones we interact with the most, but no kidding, every single person we see during drop off and pick up is great. We’re excited for our oldest to finish pre-k and enroll in the kindergarten program and his two younger siblings to enroll next year. We wouldn’t expect an online review to be family’s deciding factor, but it's a start for at least engaging with admissions and taking tour. Golden Pond should be on your list.

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.