About Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool
Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool is a state licensed, home-based nature preschool in Earlysville, serving families from Charlottesville, Ruckersville and Earlysville. Part of the family home is used only for the preschool, with a separate entrance, a playroom, an art and craft room, and four wooded acres that hold chickens, ducks and a vegetable garden. A 3-year-old and Pre-K program run together, based on Montessori philosophies and Virginia's Birth-Five Learning Guidelines, at a ratio of 6 students to 1 adult with a maximum of 12. The morning session is currently full and families can join the wait list. Parents bring a healthy snack daily, and an $80 deposit holds a space. Joey Summer Camp runs in the summer. Ms. Alison taught in Australia, the UK and the USA for 22 years. Rated 5.0 from 11 Google reviews, all at five stars.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesPre-K class
YesWaitlist
YesMontessori
YesSummer camp
Yes
No information yet on infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, early drop-off or late pickup, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (434) 973-8736
- 3157 Earlysville Rd, Earlysville, VA 22936
- Website
- View on Google Maps
Questions parents ask about Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool
What ages does Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool serve?
Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool takes preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool cost?
Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool does not publish its tuition online. Call (434) 973-8736 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (434) 973-8736 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
Are meals included at Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool?
Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
Does Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool run a summer camp?
Yes. Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.
What teaching approach does Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool use?
Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool offers the Montessori method. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Does Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool have a waitlist?
Yes. Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.
Is Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.
Where is Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool and how do I contact it?
Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool is at 3157 Earlysville Rd, Earlysville, VA 22936. Its phone number is (434) 973-8736. It has a 5.0-star rating from 11 Google reviews.
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