Chesterfield Academy's curriculum is based on topical weekly themes. Students learn science, math, language development, arts & crafts and more through topics such as bird watching, summer sports fun and wind and weather.
Children also learn computer skills through the academy's computer lab. There are regular music classes and instruction in baby sign language and Spanish. Parents can also take advantage of the half-day Kindergarten readiness program, which runs in the morning. Care for school-age children is also an option. Homework help is provided and the program is designed to be fun and stimulating.
Gateway Academy offers a private Catholic education for grades pre-K through 8. The school has an advanced curriculum to prepare its students for high school. It has computer and science labs, and also offers foreign language, band, music and fine arts classes.
Cambridge School is a place where working parents can take their young children to learn in a safe and caring environment. It prides itself on being a "green" school and teaching the children about safe environmental practices. At Cambridge, much of the children's day is spent playing, as young children learn many of life's important lessons through play. All teachers are trained in CPR and first aid.
Cambridge offers an infant nursery and programs for toddlers, 2-year-olds and preschoolers. The school also has fun summer camps for children up to age 10.
Parents can take advantage of the holiday and snow day drop-in service for siblings attending the Rockwood and Parkway schools.
St. John's United Church of Christ offers two different styles of worship services on Sundays. It holds a traditional service early in the morning and a more contempory service later. During the week there are many opportunities for activities, including men's fellowship, Christian education, youth groups and music ministry. For more than 35 years, St. John's has offered a Christian-based, hands-on preschool for children ages 18 months to 4 years. Enrollment begins each year in January.
