Infant Program
6 Weeks to 18 Months
Building Trust, Love & Early Development
Your baby's learning journey begins with a strong partnership between our teachers and your family, with individualized routines for every child.
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Welcome to The Astounding Academy, a premier early learning center in Dunwoody where every scholar is known, valued, and prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
Ages
6wks+
6wks+
Welcome
Welcome to The Astounding Academy
The Astounding Academy is a premier early childhood learning center that provides high-quality education and enriching experiences for children and their families. Our goal is to prepare scholars from birth through Pre-K to enter kindergarten on or above grade level with confidence and a love of learning.
Our Vision
Our vision is to ensure that every day your child spends with us is an opportunity to grow socially, cognitively, emotionally, and physically. Beginning in infancy, each child is provided with learning experiences tailored to their age, developmental stage, and unique learning style, preparing them for a successful future.
Our Mission
We believe in the value and uniqueness of every child and family we serve. As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that prepares children for kindergarten and inspires a lifelong love of learning.
Our Philosophy
We believe that, in the right environment, a child's natural curiosity and creativity lead to endless opportunities for learning, growth, and a lifelong love of education.
Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks
Nourishing meals and snacks served daily to fuel curious, growing minds and bodies.
STEM-Focused Learning
Hands-on science, engineering, and problem-solving woven into every classroom experience.
Highly Trained & Certified Teachers
CPR and First Aid certified educators who know each scholar by name and nurture their spark.
High-Quality Curriculum
Abeka + Learning Beyond Paper, thoughtfully combined for academic strength and joyful discovery.
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Curriculum
Our Curriculum
At The Astounding Academy, we believe every child deserves a strong educational foundation that inspires a lifelong love of learning. We proudly combine the Abeka Curriculum with Learning Beyond Paper, a STEM-based approach that strengthens academic skills while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and independence.
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A room for every age, 6 weeks to 12 years
Young Toddlers
19 to 24 Months
Exploring the World Through Play
As toddlers become more independent, our curriculum encourages curiosity, confidence, and exploration in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Older Toddlers
24 to 36 Months
Growing Independence & Confidence
During this exciting stage, children become more independent and eager to learn, with expanded vocabulary and more structured learning experiences.
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Preschool Program
3 Years
Learning Through Discovery
Our Preschool Program builds the academic and social foundation children need before entering Pre-K, through engaging, hands-on instruction.
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Pre-K Program
4 to 5 Years
Preparing Confident Kindergarten Leaders
Our Pre-K Program is specifically designed to prepare scholars for kindergarten success — academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Afterschool Program
Kindergarten to 12 Years
Learning Beyond the School Day
A safe, engaging, and enriching environment where scholars continue learning long after the school day ends.
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Summer Camp
Camp Astounding
Kindergarten to 12 Years
Adventure, Learning & Endless Fun
Summer at The Astounding Academy is filled with adventure, discovery, and unforgettable memories! Our Summer Camp offers an exciting blend of education and recreation that keeps children actively engaged while preventing summer learning loss. Each week features exciting themes and hands-on experiences that encourage creativity, teamwork, leadership, and exploration.
New
Astounding Literacy Tutorial Program
The Astounding Literacy Tutorial Program is designed to help students strengthen their reading, writing, comprehension, and vocabulary skills in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment. Our program provides small-group and individualized instruction tailored to each child's learning needs, helping students build confidence and achieve academic success.
Through guided reading, phonics, fluency practice, writing activities, homework support, and interactive literacy games, students develop the essential skills needed to become strong, independent readers. Our goal is to close learning gaps, improve classroom performance, and foster a lifelong love of reading while preparing every child for future academic success.
We Grow Good People
Character Is the Curriculum
Our Core Promise
We don't just prepare children for school. We prepare them for life. Families choose us because their children are learning respect, empathy, responsibility, and how to treat others with care and confidence.
What Makes It Different
Most programs talk about academics first and character second. This program flips that. Character is not a lesson or a poster on the wall. It is the curriculum. Manners, compassion, empathy, and service are practiced daily and modeled consistently.
Why families love us
Why Families Love The Astounding Academy
Small Class Sizes
Smaller classrooms allow our teachers to build meaningful relationships with every scholar while providing individualized attention and personalized learning experiences.
Daily Circle Time & Interactive Learning
Each day begins with engaging circle time where scholars develop communication skills, confidence, literacy, calendar concepts, social skills, and classroom routines.
Kindergarten Readiness Focus
Our balanced curriculum prepares children academically, socially, and emotionally through literacy, math, STEM, technology, handwriting, and critical thinking activities.
Hands-On STEM & Creative Enrichment
Scholars participate in science experiments, engineering challenges, sensory exploration, gardening, cooking, art, music, and technology-based learning that inspires curiosity and creativity.
Safe, Nurturing & Secure Environment
The safety of our scholars is our highest priority. Our facility is equipped with surveillance cameras in every classroom and throughout the exterior of the building, providing an added layer of security and peace of mind.
Family-Centered Partnership
Our CPR and First Aid Certified teachers work closely with families through daily communication, developmental assessments, and ongoing progress updates.
57
up to 57 children in our academy
Small
class sizes throughout
6wks+
youngest age welcomed
K–12
afterschool & summer camp
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We proudly use a combination of the Abeka Curriculum and Learning Beyond Paper, a STEM-based curriculum that provides children with a strong academic foundation while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration. Our curriculum is tailored to each developmental stage, ensuring every scholar is prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
Come see the difference
small class sizes make
Tour our Dunwoody campus and meet the teachers who'll know your child by name from day one.
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