Stone Bridge High School Early Childhood Education

Lil’ Bulldog Preschool

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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

Our Mission Statement:

Lil' Bulldog Preschool is a LAB based learning preschool for high school students. High school students are trained to prepare a variety of lessons to complement a weekly theme; the children are exposed to story time, literacy & language, social skills, math, science, fine motor skills, and art activities. These creative learning experiences are designed to meet the children's developmental needs based on the Core Knowledge Curriculum. Students enrolled in the Lil' Bulldog Preschool program must be toilet independent (does not require any restroom assistance) by the first day of school.  

If you would like to be added to our email list that will alert you when the LCPS registration process has opened, please complete the Lil' Bulldog Preschool Information Form 

Age Group: The 2025-2026 SY Early Childhood Education Learning Lab program serves students from ages 3 to 4 (born between Oct 1, 2020, to Sept 30, 2022).

Teacher Name: Gabriella Pratt

Days and Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Program Operating Date: ECE programs shall operate from October 15, 2024 to May 15, 2025

Fees: Lab fee is $825.00 for the school year. Installment plans are not offered.

Contact Information

Gabriella Pratt

gabriella.pratt@lcps.org

571-252-2200

43100 Hay Road

Ashburn, VA

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.