Journey Pre-school

Laying the foundation for tomorrow

Program Type
Family Child Care
License Number
259287

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Lunch
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Schedules
1, 2, 3 and 4 days per week
Language(s) Supported
English
Ratio
1:6 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Subsidized Care
Accepted
Philosophy
Montessori-inspired
Child-Led and Play Based

Our Teachers

Jennifer Nicholls has a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies and a Master’s degree is Early Childhood Education. She has been teaching preschool for the past 9 years. Ms. Jenn is passionate about early childhood education. She believes a quality early childhood education sets up a child for life success. Her program emphasizes social and emotional learning while also teaching the basics needed to prepare children to enter K successfully. She is a proud mother of 5 beautiful children. She also loves to hike, read, and play music on her piano or ukulele.

Silvana Corbett has over 20 years experience in child care. She is Brazilian and speaks Portuguese with the kids as well as does a singing time in that language. Silvana has earned her 90 hours of childcare certification.

Jamar Myers is our teacher aide. He is full of energy and excitement. It is amazing to have a male represented in early childhood. He is attending University and majoring in Business.

Verified parent feedback and reviews

4.9 (50)
4.9 Overall
4.9 Outdoor Time
4.9 Atmosphere
4.8 Child Communication
4.9 Physical Space
4.9 Program Communication
5.0 Learning Environment
4.9 Provider Interaction

Reviews

5.0 Feb 27, 2025
Great program!
5.0 Feb 18, 2025
excelente place for kids
5.0 Dec 04, 2024
5.0 Sep 04, 2024
5.0 Jun 28, 2024
5.0 May 30, 2024
Excellent school, plan to continue using in the future!
5.0 Mar 06, 2024
5.0 Dec 06, 2023
5.0 Nov 29, 2023
5.0 Nov 23, 2023
The best place for a child
5.0 Sep 29, 2023
5.0 Sep 04, 2023
5.0 Aug 31, 2023
5.0 Aug 25, 2023
The best place I could have found for my children, I am more than happy and satisfied with the place. It's excellent. My Jenn is the best
5.0 Jun 14, 2023
5.0 Jun 06, 2023
Miss Jenn and Miss Silvana and Jamar are wonderful. My child is excited to go to school every day and has shown remarkable progress in both the types of things she likes to improve/ learn as well as the things she is more hesitant to work on. We love Journey Preschool :)
4.0 Feb 09, 2023
She is very helpful and nice with children
5.0 Dec 01, 2022
We are so happy with the care our child receives at Journey! The 4-star ratings reflect only that we would be happy with even more outdoors time and even more communication about our child's progress.
5.0 Jun 09, 2022
Ms. Jenn is the best! Hope we get in next year!
5.0 Mar 11, 2022
Mrs. Jenn is awesome!
5.0 Mar 10, 2022
Ms. Jenn is the best!
5.0 Dec 10, 2021
We love Ms. Jenn! She is beloved by us and our child.
5.0 Dec 09, 2021
Jenn is the best!

Testimonials

“My child thrived with Ms. Jenn. We are huge fans!”

“Ms. Jenn has created a warm and loving atmosphere where the kids thrive and learn”

“My child wasn’t speaking or interacting with other children. After one year at Journey, she was speaking and getting better at social interaction. We cannot say enough good things about Journey Preschool.”

Philosophy

Welcome to Journey Preschool! We are so happy you are joining us this school year. Our philosophy follows the great principles of Maria Montessori. The work we do is tailored to each child’s age, language, and developmental needs. Our program accepts children of all abilities, cultural backgrounds, and languages. The principles we follow are:

1-Foster independence and choice

  1. Use movement along with cognition

  2. Employ courtesy and kindness in all we do

  3. To learn from and with our peers

  4. To grow in social and emotional learning

About our program

Journey Preschool participates in Maryland Excels for quality early childhood at level 5

Ms. Jenn is credentialed with the department of education at a level 6

Journey Preschool is currently an accredited program through the National Association for Family Child Care

Journey Preschool is participating in the Maryland Alliance for Pre-K programs

Rhythm of the Day

  • 9:00 am
    Center Time
  • 10:00 am
    Circle Time
  • 10:30 am
    Snack
  • 10:45 am
    Yoga
  • 11:00 am
    Outside Time
  • 12:30 pm
    Lunch Time- Mighty Minute
  • 1:00 pm
    Books and Bellies (Rest time)
  • 1:30 pm
    Language Learning
  • 1:45 pm
    Science Experiments
  • 2:00 pm
    Snack/ Large Group Discussion
  • 2:15 pm
    Small Groups
  • 3:00 pm
    Music Time
  • 3:30 pm
    Dismissal
  • 3:30-5:00 pm
    AfterCare

2023-2024

  • August 28
    First Day of School
  • Sept 4th
    No School
  • Nov 22-24th
    Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 22nd-31st
    Winter Break
  • Jan 1st
    No School
  • Jan 15th
    No School
  • Feb 19th
    No School
  • March 25th-29th
    Spring Break
  • May 27th
    No School
  • June 7th
    Last Day of School

Admissions

Email [email protected] Sent a link to Playground app to fill out enrollment paperwork Can ask to be placed on waitlist if no spots available

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
Jennifer Nicholls
Program Director