Broad Run High School

Early Childhood Education

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The LCPS Early Childhood Education Learning Labs are hands-on learning experiences designed for children ages 3 to 4 and staffed by dedicated LCPS employees and early childhood education students. Learning Labs offer children a nurturing environment and unique school experience for each and every child's development.

For detailed information about the ECE courses, as well as other available courses, please refer to the LCPS Program of Studies

Age Group: 

The learning lab program serves students from ages 3 to 4 (born between Oct 1, 2019, to Sept 30, 2021). All learning lab children must be potty-trained and independently capable of using the restroom on their own.

Teacher Name: Ms. Cassie Essex

Days and Times: Monday-Thursday; 9:55 am to 12:30 pm

(ECE programs shall operate from October 15, 2024 to May 15, 2025)

Fees: $750

Contact Information

571-252-2316

Cassie.Essex@lcps.org

21670 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147

Curriculum

Schools will use the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence as the prescribed curriculum for the learning lab. This curriculum will be used to support Virginia's Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). Virginia's Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). Birth-Five Learning Guidelines articulate the skills and knowledge young children need to demonstrate by the end of preschool to succeed in kindergarten. 

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  • The Early Childhood Education Learning Lab is open to families residing in Loudoun County. 

  • The enrollment process is through a centralized lottery system.

Note:  This child day program is NOT a state-licensed child-care facility (nor is it a preschool). This is NOT an accredited preschool program. This child day program is operating as a program exempt from licensure with basic health and safety requirements but has no direct oversight by the Department.