Ivybrook Academy Greensboro

Ivybrook Academy Greensboro A Reggio Emilia + Montessori
Half-Day Preschool

Sharing doesn't come naturally to a three-year-old. Neither does waiting, compromising, or understanding a situation fro...
09/07/2026

Sharing doesn't come naturally to a three-year-old. Neither does waiting, compromising, or understanding a situation from someone else's point of view.

These are learned skills, and preschool is where that learning begins.

At Ivybrook, our educators guide children through real social moments as they happen. When two students want the same material, that is not a disruption. It is a learning opportunity. Children are coached to use their words, to listen, and to work toward a resolution that considers everyone involved.

Over time, these guided experiences build the empathy, communication, and self-regulation skills that research consistently links to long-term academic and personal success.

Every child learns differently. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences is one of the frameworks that shapes o...
08/31/2026

Every child learns differently. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences is one of the frameworks that shapes our curriculum at Ivybrook Academy.

Some children process the world through movement. Others through music, spatial reasoning, or interpersonal connection. Traditional classrooms tend to favor linguistic and logical-mathematical learners. Our blended curriculum is designed to honor all of them.

In practice, this means a single concept might be explored through building, drawing, group discussion, and hands-on experimentation within the same classroom.

08/25/2026

🌟 We’re Off to a GREAT Start! 🌟

What a wonderful beginning to the new school year at Ivybrook Academy! 💛

From Open House and welcoming families into our classrooms, to our staggered entry and first exciting days of school, we’ve loved watching the children settle in, explore, connect, and begin their year with confidence. 🌱✨ We couldn’t be more excited for all that’s ahead!

Parents are excited and so are we! Here’s to an incredible school year filled with joy, discovery and wonder! 📚

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The learning environment at Ivybrook Academy is intentionally designed to teach.Child-height shelves invite students to ...
08/17/2026

The learning environment at Ivybrook Academy is intentionally designed to teach.

Child-height shelves invite students to choose their own work. Defined areas for reading, building, and creating give children ownership of how they move through the classroom.

Every element is placed with purpose, designed to build independence, encourage focus, and support a child's ability to self-direct. When the environment does its job, children feel confident enough to take the lead in their own learning.

08/13/2026

✨ We’re off to a great start! ✨

Our team came together for a meaningful week of training, connection, and preparation for the year ahead. We are so grateful for the passion, energy, and commitment this team brings to our school and our students. 📚✏️ It’s going to be another AMAZING year!

Is your child ready for preschool? Here is what readiness looks like.Most parents focus on whether their child can sit s...
08/10/2026

Is your child ready for preschool? Here is what readiness looks like.

Most parents focus on whether their child can sit still, follow directions perfectly, or separate without a single tear. While those milestones matter, they do not paint the full picture of early childhood development.

Here are a few true signs they may be ready:

‣ Interest in peers: They are beginning to show a genuine curiosity about other children.

‣ Basic communication: They can express their foundational needs through words, signs, or gestures.

‣ Emerging independence: They are starting to explore the world on their own terms, even in very small ways.

‣ Familiarity with rhythm: They have some experience following a daily routine, even a loose one at home.

If your child is not quite there yet, that is perfectly okay. Readiness is not a deadline. Every child arrives on their own unique timeline, and a thoughtful preschool environment is designed to meet them exactly where they are.

Preschool for toddlers at Ivybrook Academy looks like this.For our youngest learners, the work of preschool is sensory a...
08/03/2026

Preschool for toddlers at Ivybrook Academy looks like this.

For our youngest learners, the work of preschool is sensory and physical. They are pouring water between containers, learning to put on their own shoes, and discovering that one tool makes a mark different from another.

Every later academic skill, from handwriting to mathematical reasoning, starts here, with the hands.

Discovery enrichment is built into the fabric of every day.We believe that a complete early childhood education requires...
07/27/2026

Discovery enrichment is built into the fabric of every day.

We believe that a complete early childhood education requires consistent, daily exposure to a wide variety of disciplines. That's why our curriculum allows every child to experience:

‣ Spanish for early language acquisition.

‣ Music to build rhythm and literacy foundations.

‣ Movement to support focus and gross motor development.

‣ Art for open-ended, authentic creative expression.

‣ Literacy in individualized and small-group settings.

At Ivybrook, enrichment is the standard for how young children naturally learn, grow, and experience the world.

Preschool readiness is not just about your child. It is about you, too.Most parents underestimate the emotional shift of...
07/20/2026

Preschool readiness is not just about your child. It is about you, too.

Most parents underestimate the emotional shift of this milestone. Sending a child to school for the first time is a major transition for the entire family.

Signs you are ready:

‣ You have processed that the first few drop-offs may be hard but your child will find their new routine
‣ You trust your child to have experiences you won't witness
‣ You are clear about what you want them to gain (not just supervised)
‣ You are excited to see your child at pickup, bubbling with excitement about their own day

Touring a preschool is one of the best ways to know if you're ready. You learn as much about yourself as you do about the school.

Address

1505 Westover Terrace
Greensboro, NC
27408

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30am
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30am

Telephone

+13363031327

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