As we closely follow the evolving situation around COVID-19, our goal is to keep the GCDS community informed at every step. The safety and health of our students is our top priority.
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. Private tours begin 3/1/21 – ENROLL TODAY!
Increased Efforts
at Glenwood Country Day School
While our staff is always dedicated to ensuring our learning and workspaces are clean and safe,
we have dedicated protocols to support illness prevention across campus. This includes intense
cleaning and disinfecting, which we have been implementing since the beginning of the Covid-19.
All Children Blossom
Individualized Attention
We recognize that children learn differently and our programs are
individualized to meet each child where they are in their development
and learning abilities.
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
Outdoors, with teachers by their side, our preschoolers have the freedom to engage in hands-on
interactions, natural gross motor development, healthy explorations, and imaginative play.
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.
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
I just want to thank you and the rest of your team for a great first day for Emma and Jack. They had a wonderful time and I just want to thank you for caring for them and keeping them safe in these trying times. Krystal
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
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