Program Features

Kids Adventures Academy at Wayside

Established in 2015, Kids Adventures Academy at Wayside has been proudly serving families in the community. Our preschool program operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and follows the MCPS Administration Office schedule for snow days and emergency closures. We welcome children ages six weeks to five years old.

Curriculum
Our program uses The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that emphasizes exploration and discovery as key methods of learning. This approach enables children to develop confidence, creativity, and essential critical thinking skills for lifelong success.

Enrichment and Activities
In addition to our curriculum, we offer a variety of enriching activities, including monthly trips to the library, music, Spanish, sign language, yoga, Soccer Shots, and in-house special events. Most of our specialist-led activities are included in the tuition price and are optional for children. Our four-year-old classroom enjoys monthly field trips during the school year, and we host special family events each month.

Transition Support
Kids Adventures Academy understands the importance of supporting children and their families through transitions. We collaborate closely with Wayside Elementary School to provide the best transitional assistance for our students. To support children transitioning to kindergarten, we organize visits to a kindergarten classroom. Additionally, parents have the opportunity to meet the principal of Wayside Elementary School during one of our parent events.

Snacks

At Kids Adventures, we provide a light breakfast and two healthy snacks each day. Our light breakfast options vary and include cereal, bagels with cream cheese, hot oatmeal, oatmeal bars, pancakes, boiled eggs, and yogurt. For both morning and afternoon snacks, we offer a fresh fruit or vegetable paired with cheese or a dry snack. Snacks change daily to keep things interesting and nutritious.

Sample Menu