Preschool

Where Curiosity Takes Off

Learning through play for ages 3 to 4

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Early Development

Curiosity Becomes Learning

Preschoolers ask a hundred questions a day, and our classrooms are built to answer them. Children this age are ready to learn alongside others, take on new challenges, and express who they are. Our teachers turn that natural curiosity into the building blocks of reading, math, and friendship, without ever making learning feel like work.

Nurturing Care

Personalized Attention for Every Child

Some preschoolers arrive reciting the alphabet; others are still warming up to circle time. Our teachers meet each child where they are, stretching the ones who are ready for more and encouraging the ones who need a little runway. Every child gets to feel capable here.

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Developmental Milestones

Writing their name, counting to twenty, telling whole stories. Our teachers know what's emerging and celebrate it with you.

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Learning Through Play

Blocks become math, pretend play becomes language, and art becomes fine-motor skill. Play with a purpose, planned by teachers who know why it works.

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Supporting Parents

Daily updates keep you close to what your child is learning and loving, and your child's teacher is always glad to talk.

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What You Can Expect

Secure classrooms, state-required ratios, and a busy, joyful room where your child is known by name.

As They Grow

Where the Journey Goes Next

Every stage comes right on time. When they're ready, the next classroom is right down the hall.  

Why Our Families Trust Us

Izzy Paul
Lakestones Academy - Cartersville
"We toured several other schools before finding Lakestones, and none of them ever felt like the right fit for our family. From the moment we met Adrienne and toured Lakestones, we immediately felt at home! Our daughter absolutely loves her teachers (shoutout to Ms. Hope!), and it gives us so much peace of mind knowing how loved and well taken care of she is throughout the day. Receiving updates and pictures throughout the day truly makes our day and gives us so much reassurance knowing she’s happy, learning, and having fun while we’re away from her. They do such a great job incorporating learning, outdoor play, and fun into her days, and they even provide lunch and snacks. As busy parents, it’s so nice not having to worry about packing a million things for school every morning because they truly do it all! We couldn’t be happier with our experience and are so thankful to be part of the Lakestones community."
Reha Prasad
Lakestones Academy - Cartersville
"We have had such a wonderful experience with Lakestone Academy in Cartersville! My 1-year-old is so loved, cared for, and well taken care of every day. As a parent, it gives me so much peace of mind knowing that she is in a safe, nurturing, and happy environment. A very special thank you to Mrs. Jada and Chelsey! ❤️ They are incredibly caring, patient, and loving with my daughter, and you can truly see how much they care about the children. My little one feels comfortable and happy with them, which means everything to us. We are so grateful to have found Lakestone Academy and truly appreciate all the love and attention they give our daughter. I would highly recommend them to any parent looking for a caring and trustworthy daycare! ❤️"
Lindsay Davis
Lakestones Academy - Cartersville
We chose this school because we wanted a safe, caring environment where our child could learn and grow. Although we’ve only been here for two days, we’ve already had a great first impression of the teachers and staff. Everyone has been welcoming and helpful, and we appreciate how comfortable they’ve made us feel. We’re excited to see how much our child grows and learns throughout the year. I would tell another family that it seems like a warm and caring place where the staff truly wants the best for the children. ❤️
Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Will preschool get my child ready for pre-K and kindergarten?

Yes. Preschool is where children build the early literacy, math, and social foundations that pre-K builds on, letters and sounds, counting and patterns, taking turns and working in a group. Just as important, they build the confidence to walk into a classroom feeling capable, which is what makes everything after it easier.

That's the wrong split, and we mean that kindly: for young children, play is learning. When preschoolers build, sort, pretend, and create, they're doing early math, language, and problem-solving. Our teachers plan the play with intention, so a morning that feels like fun to your child is actually a full morning of learning.

With patience and a plan. The first weeks are about helping your child feel safe and building trust with their teachers, and tears at drop-off are completely normal at the start. We'll partner with you on the goodbye routine that works for your child, and your daily updates will show you how quickly the tears turn into waving goodbye.

Letters and their sounds, counting and patterns, colors and shapes, and how to tell a story, plus the skills that don't show up on flashcards: sharing, waiting their turn, solving a disagreement, and sticking with something hard. It's the full foundation for pre-K, built through hands-on play.

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