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Spanish Class
at Glenwood Country Day School
At Glenwood Country Day Schol, you have the opportunity to give your child the gift of a second language.
GCDS offers preschool and kindergarten-aged children an experience in an environment that integrates Spanish.
Children are given a wonderful opportunity for learning a foreign language. By teaching students from a young age,
we help them develop a foundation that will help accelerate their ability to learn language skills in later years.
40-Acre
Learning Environment
Outside, everything a child encounters is an invitation to collaborate,
create, and play. Nurturing the innate sense of wonder found in outdoor play
can inspire a child’s lifelong love of learning, establish a strong foundation for
future explorations, and offer them a window into their imaginations where they
are empowered to think freely, pursue curiosity, and grow together.
Enrolling academic classes for children ages 2 through 5 for the 2025-26 school
year on April 1, 2025. The hours are 8 to 4.
Fill out the online application today!
A CHILD'S WORLD at
GLENWOOD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful full of wonder and
excitement on Glenwood Country Day School’s 40-wooded acres!
Fully Accredited
School & Teachers
Glenwood Country Day School is proud to be accredited by the
Maryland State Department of Education
Cultivating Growth
through Nature Play
When children pretend, they are representing what they know about things that interest and
concern them, however, incomplete their knowledge may appear to adults. Encouraging
children to design and create their own outdoor tree forts on our 40 wooded acres supports
critical thinking and problem-solving.
Rethinking the
Classroom Landscape
Creating an environment that connect young
children, families, and communities with
nature.
Make a Splash!
Incorporating water play into our lessons is a wonderful
way to extend learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Open-ended and engaging, water play can be used to explore
everything from social-emotional development to STEM skills.
The perfect outdoor activity, water tables, pumps, buckets,
spray bottles, and more can all be used to reinforce the
key concept of water play: it can be anything you want it
to be!
Our School
We want every child to get excited about learning. That's why at GCDS, small class curriculums are developed around the needs of each child.
Our Approach
Our program is child-centered to integrate physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language, self-help and aesthetic areas for the total development of the child.
Our Programs
Age 2-6 are the most formative years of their lives. GCDS groups children by ability and not by age. Our small, nurturing atmosphere, respects each child as an individual.
Our Teachers
Certified by the Department of Education - all of our teachers have degrees in early childhood development with a desire to instill a love of learning and guide the child's exploration.
Mrs. Poland,
We really appreciate you taking the time yesterday on a holiday to meet Parker! Thank you again for the thoughtful transition. Susan
Mrs. Poland,
The boys had a really good summer. You all did such a great job with selecting amazing camp counselors, coordinating everything, and just ensuring they all had a safe summer.
Thank you, Mikella
Mrs. Poland,
I got a phone call from Sam right after his assessment and he was all smiles and happiness. I couldn't be more relieved. What a complete 180 from getting him out the door to go. I could not be more grateful and relieved that it ended up being a positive experience for him. Thank you!!!! See you next week at the open house! :)
Kristen
Hi Mrs. Poland,
I just wanted to say thank you for a great summer. It was Mads' first time at Glenwood and he loved it! We look forward to returning next summer.
Have a great year!
Danielle
I read to these friends every Tuesday and they are the most polite, caring and attentive children for this age group that I have ever worked with. Jeannie
Love the place, they treat my kids like family. Nick
When Mrs. Poland gave me a tour of GCDS, I felt like she was the owner of the school. Her compassion shown through. Beth
Being a resident of Columbia, it was refreshing to place my child at Summer Adventures Camp. Lee
It was refreshing to have my child at Summer Adventures Camp on 40 wooded acres. Jonathan
Having a class size of only 6 is why my child goes to GCDS. Jennifer
We want to thank you for your hard work in creating engaging lessons and meeting with students every day. As a teacher, I know how difficult it is to facilitate meaningful interaction with students in the current circumstances. Evelyn looks forward to circle time and loves watching your videos every day. Scott and Katherine
I've said it before to Mrs. Poland, but I'll say it again...my kids LOVE camp. I asked Ollie all kinds of questions on Saturday about it and he was getting very excited about everything he was telling me. He loves lunch outside. He also told me this weekend that he hurt his leg, but it was ok, Mrs. Harp would clean it and make it better at camp. Vivian usually dreads the idea of swim lessons, but because of camp, she thinks maybe she could handle swim lessons, and when I ask her if there is anything she doesn't like at camp, she told me she likes everything! Thank you for all of your hard work! Katie
I can't believe we're already signing up for the last week :( We are all so sad to see camp ending after next week. The kids really enjoyed it - they loved the activities and their teachers. Thanks for putting on a great camp, especially considering the pandemic! Erin
Ms. Poland,
Following up with you via email after our parent/teacher conference last night.
We want to thank you and the entire staff at Glenwood Country Day School (GCDS) for enduring the risk of the current pandemic by providing in-person education to our daughter. This summer, she was a rising Kindergarten student with learning delays with her speech. The virtual experience of the Spring of 2020 turned her off from learning and we saw her regress. We made the decision to enroll her in GCDS's Kindergarten program in the Fall of 2020 and it was the best decision we ever made. Our little girl, who was struggling with learning and turned off from the concept of online school, is now flourishing. Every day she is excited to go to school and most importantly her learning and comprehension is on par with other Kindergarten students. The other night, she read a sight word book to us and the look of pure joy and satisfaction on her face was something we will never forget. We are tremendously grateful to you and the rest of the GCDS staff for helping our daughter find her confidence and desire to learn.
With many thanks,
Matt & Tess Wiley Matt and Tess
Thank you for an amazing school year- the kids had a blast and learned so much! You guys are really awesome!
Kristen
Thank you GCDS! When all other schools were virtual or hybrid this year, you made the courageous decision to go fully in person 5 days a week! And we made it through a whole school year with no COVID closings! On behalf of all working parents, THANK YOU!!!!! Darren
Hi Mrs. Poland,
I wanted to let you know we are going to get a head start on our traveling for the 4th of July weekend. So the boys will not be at camp on Friday. I want to thank you & everyone at the camp! The boys are having a BLAST and we will definitely be back next summer!!!
Stay cool,
Kelly
Thanks to you and your great staff for once again doing a great job keeping our kids engaged and safe.
Darren
Hi Mrs. Poland,
My son had a great experience at Glenwood Country Day Camp this summer. It was his first summer at the camp and he didn't know anyone. After the first day, he felt very comfortable and met lots of friends. He enjoyed swimming, crafts, and field time. He can't wait to come back next summer and I'm looking forward to my youngest child being able to enjoy camp at Glenwood as well!
Thank you! Kori
Just a quick note to let you know how much my son is enjoying camp this week. When I picked him up on Tuesday, I asked him how his day was and he replied that it "was the best day ever." I learned that his best buddy (also a camper) told his mom the same thing that afternoon! Yet, when I picked my son up yesterday and asked him the same question, he answered that his day "was even better than yesterday". You all must be doing something right to keep these 7 year old's so happy!
Thanks and keep up the good work,
Beth
Hi Mrs. Poland,
We're all sad that the kids are missing their last day this summer at Glenwood. I wanted to thank you for everything this summer, specifically for your help in making sure Clark's camp experience ended on a good note. We hope you have a great rest of the summer and we hope to see you again next year.
Thanks again! Kori
Madison ranked her teachers…
Kindergarten= 9/10
First=9/10
I asked her what a 10 was and she said.
Mr. Dameon! Kara
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