African/African American
Education Explorers believes children thrive most in an environment that is diverse and inclusive, promotes creativity, open-ended play, and filled with love and care. We strive to provide a safe space for African/African American students to thrive in a culturally responsive environment. However, we are open to all children regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, or sexual orientation.
We pride ourselves in providing a high-quality, play-based program that ensures that all children not only have access to a safe and nurturing environment, but are also taught with developmentally appropriate curriculum that simulates social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth.
We use the following curriculums in our program:
Highscope Preschool Curriculum
SecondSteps Social Emotional Curriculum
Learning Without Tears
We are the only African American owned and led program in Washington County. Our program is also the only African American owned Five Stars rated program in the whole state!!
Our lead Preschool Promise teacher and owner, Zakkiyya Ibrahim, holds a BS in Early Education and a M.ED in Special Education.
Before and after school Tuition scholarships for care beyond Preschool Promise infant and Toddler care for siblings ERDC accepted for care beyond Preschool Promise