Ivybrook Academy in Glen Mills
Expanding Possibilities & Changing Futures
Brighter futures begin at Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills, where we take an innovative approach to early childhood education.
We believe that with the right resources and encouragement, children can:
- Find their voice
- Embrace their individuality
- Become compassionate citizens
- Prolong their attention span
An optimal early learning environment offers opportunities for:
- Exploration
- Creation
- Problem-solving
- Collaborative work with others
This deepens children's understanding of the world through meaningful social interactions, frequent reflection with peers and adults, and organized educational assignments and tasks.
Our Educational Approach
At Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills, we honor and value children’s voices and celebrate their uniqueness by:
- Creating and implementing learning plans based on observations of the child
- Using the physical environment to stimulate and engage them
Our curriculum is dynamic and versatile. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of different age groups:
- Toddler Preschool
- Preschool for 2-year-olds
- Preschool for 3-year-olds
- Preschool for 4-year-olds
Our Glen Mills Preschool also offers a Summer Camp program featuring fun themes designed to help children learn while having fun!
Collaboration Fosters Compassion
Our approach to pre-schooling combines innovative techniques with time-tested methods to foster creativity and critical thinking.
We incorporate various techniques and traditions, including:
- The Montessori Method: Encourages self-directed learning and hands-on activities
- The Reggio Emilia Approach: Promotes exploration and expression
- The Discovery Program: Includes creative expression, library studies, and music and movement
Emphasizing collaborative learning environments, we promote small group work, encouraging teamwork and shared tasks.
Engage Their Minds, Watch Them Grow
Our school values strong partnerships between families and educators. Our half-day program maximizes:
- Impactful learning experiences
- Developmentally appropriate time away from family
We strive to provide consistency and stability to prepare children for their school years better. Our entire team is dedicated to giving your child the tools they need to thrive.
About Our Admissions Process
Ivybrook Academy - Glen Mills, recognizes the beauty of educational inclusivity and makes admissions decisions without regard to race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, age (40 and over), sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, and retaliation and provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them for religious or medical reasons, as required by law. Reasonable physical accommodations and program accessibility to clients with disabilities will be provided (e.g. hearing, speech, vision, mobility impairments). All protected classes and persons with disabilities or with Limited English Proficiency are integrated into programs and activities.
About Our Campus Hiring
Ivybrook Academy - Glen Mills is an equal opportunity employer and everyone is welcome here. We recognize that diversity can only make us better. Ivybrook Academy - Glen Mills makes employment decisions without regard to race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, age (40 and over), sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, and retaliation and provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them for religious or medical reasons, as required by law. Reasonable physical accommodations and program accessibility to staff with disabilities will be provided (e.g. hearing, speech, vision, mobility impairments). All protected classes and persons with disabilities or with Limited English Proficiency are integrated into programs and activities.