Ascension Nursery School and Kindergarten holds certification from the Maryland State Board of Education. The school received an award for being the Outstanding Baltimore County Childcare Center by Abilities Network in 2004. Teachers and Class Size in order to promote individualized attentions for each student, our class sizes are limited, and each class is staffed by a lead teacher and an assistant teacher. Students also receive specialized instruction from our school music teacher and a science/art teacher. Our lead teachers are highly qualified college graduates and our assistant teachers have completed Early Childhood Education coursework. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment addressing the needs of the total child through developmentally appropriate teaching strategies and age appropriate learning experiences which encourage social, emotional, spiritual and academic growth. The school arranges for special programs presented by community resources, such as visits from the Baltimore Zoo. The 4 year-old and Kindergarten classes participate in popular field trips to performances at Goucher and visits to local nature centers. Parents are invited to participate in special events in each classroom as well as parent/teacher conferences.
