Ivybrook Academy Summerville

What happens when you blend Montessori with other powerful early childhood philosophies?

We take the foundational principles of Montessori, like independence and hands-on discovery, and blend them with the collaborative creativity of Reggio Emilia and the personalized pathways of Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

By combining these proven philosophies, we create an individualized curriculum that meets each child exactly where they are, honoring their specific learning style and creative expression.

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.

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.

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!

This was such a wonderful week at Ivybrook Summerville! Our chicks hatched—5 in all! We even had a full grow chicken visit us today (thank you Ms. Debbie), and the Maple class made their very own walking robot!! Thank you to Ms. Kelcey and all you parents & students for such a successful art show! And a lot of our kiddos got to plant their own seeds or add to our school garden. Weeks like these create such meaningful memories for students and teachers alike. 🤍🐣🎨✨🤖💗🪴

At Ivybrook, we focus on the process AND the final product. The true learning happens in the messy, joyful moments of discovery.

What can a week of summer camp look like at Ivybrook?

🌋 It looks like discovering what causes a volcano to erupt.
🦸‍♂️ It looks like building force fields and testing whether magnets can make a superhero fly.
🤖 It looks like using everyday materials to build a robot.

It is hands-on, imagination-driven, and rooted in real scientific thinking.

Ready for summer? It's not too late to register for this year's summer camp fun!

https://www.ivybrookacademy.com/academics/summer-camp/

Summer Camps are around the corner corner! https://registration.ivybrookacademy.com/ Ages 2-6, 9a-12p 854-300-4500
Join us! ☀️😁💦🪾🥁

Preschool is the introduction to what learning feels like.

That first experience is foundational and impactful. Research in early childhood development consistently shows that the quality of a child's earliest educational environment impacts academic achievement, emotional development, and social skills well into the school years.

At Ivybrook Academy, we want that foundation to be built on joy. By blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, our individualized curriculum meets early learners exactly where they are, so that learning is an exciting, welcoming adventure.