Ivybrook Academy Midlothian

Painter. Engineer. World traveler.

This summer, your preschooler gets to be all three!

At our summer camps, you can expect:

☀️ Weekly themes built around STEAM, literacy, global culture, and outdoor exploration to balance excitement with meaningful educational experiences.

☀️ Every lesson and activity is tailored to meet the developmental needs of each age group

☀️ Real friendships, real outdoor time, and a routine that prevents the summer slide

Summer is starting! Don't miss an unforgettable summer of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun.

When parents think about kindergarten readiness, they often think about letters, numbers, and early literacy skills. While those skills certainly matter, research consistently shows that social-emotional development is equally predictive of long-term academic success.

At Ivybrook Academy, social-emotional learning is not a separate subject on the schedule. It's in everything we do. Group projects, collaborative play, and guided conflict resolution all give children daily practice in empathy, self-regulation, and communication.

By the time our students leave Ivybrook, they are academically and emotionally prepared for what comes next.

Community in its sweetest form! One of our families reached out this week to ask if they could provide popsicles for everyone after school today. At home, they’ve been learning about the value of serving others, and they thought a popsicle stand would be a great way to do just that. We couldn’t agree more!

What a wonderful way to show kindness to others, and bring people together. We love our school community!

Thank you !

This summer, your child can discover their inner artist!

A week of summer camp at Ivybrook can look like:

🎨 Painting to the rhythm of music and letting the beat guide the brush
🧲 Using magnets to create art
🌻 Learning to paint like Van Gogh and Monet

It is expressive, imaginative, and rooted in the belief that every child has an artist inside them.

Summer is almost here – register your child for a summer of creativity!

School is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

Up until this point, you've been your child’s only teacher.

You've guided their first steps, cheered for their first words, and patiently answered their endless questions. Sharing that role for the very first time is a significant moment for both you and your child.

Our classrooms are designed to be a natural extension of the warmth and security of home, giving children the space to explore the world with independence and confidence while giving parents the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is truly seen.

Summer is almost here! Let us help your child’s mornings with fun, friends and adventure. Monday-Friday, 9-12 for ages 2-6. Limited spots available, link to sign up in bio!

Today’s the day! 🌈

Join us anytime between 4–6 PM for our Spring Family Event! Stop by when you can and stay as long as you’d like for face painting, outdoor activities, treats, our book fair, collaborative art auction, and lots of community fun.

This beautiful art was created by our students throughout the year, and will be on display for our silent auction today. Don’t you think this would be a great addition to your home? We sure do!

Not part of our Ivybrook community yet? We’d love to meet you! Stop by, explore, and see what makes our school so special. All are welcome!

We can’t wait to see you!

The summer slide is real, and it starts earlier than most parents expect.

Research shows that children can lose up to two months of learning over the summer without continued engagement.

We keep young minds active and curious all summer long through hands-on projects, themed weekly sessions, and the same blended Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach that families trust during the school year.

Learning doesn't have to stop when the school year does!

Wishing you all a wonderful day!