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STORY
We opened Shepherd Park Children's Academy (SPCA) in order to provide a high quality child care option for children living in the Washington DC Metropolitan area.
SPCA evolved from a Child Development Home to a Child Development Center in 2023. SPCA’s Early Education program for children ages 5 weeks to 3 years old is specifically designed to nurture the physical, emotional and cognitive needs of young children.
Our Preschool program utilizes the Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies, a leading research-based, whole-child preschool curriculum built for early childhood educators.
In addition to our infant, toddler and preschool programs, we offer an inclusive early learning environment for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. When one of our own students was diagnosed, we envisioned a center where children of ALL abilities could be nurtured and thrive.
Now our dream center is a reality, nestled in the beautiful Shepherd Park community.
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WE BELIEVE
WE BELIEVE in fostering innovation, embracing teamwork, and striving for excellence. We respect and support families. We commit to service at all levels. We respect and appreciate diversity. We actively listen and seek to understand. We communicate openly and productively.
WE BELIEVE that family is the most important and influential factor in a child’s life. For this reason, a partnership with the family unit is established early on in a child's journey at our center.
WE BELIEVE in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) through-age appropriate projects. We offer special enrichment programs such as yoga, dance, movement and music.
WE BELIEVE that children begin learning about diversity and inclusivity as early as 6 months. Therefore, we ensure that children learn about the world through the eyes of all races and abilities in the books they read and in the learning experiences in which they engage.
WE BELIEVE the acquisition of a second language at an early age not only advances cognitive development, but also develops sociocultural competencies. Our bilingual staff offers the children exposure to other languages.
WE BELIEVE health and safety is a top priority. We follow strict cleaning protocols that exceed industry standards, and all our teachers are CPR certified.
WE BELIEVE IN ALL CHILDREN
We proudly offer special needs programming for children, ages 18 months - 5, who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.