Garrett Park Elementary School is a public school that offers educational services to more than 450 students in kindergarten through grade five. Located in Garrett Park, Md., it is a part of Montgomery County Public Schools, which is one of the largest school systems in the United States and serves nearly 139,000 students in over 195 educational institutions. Established in 1948, Garrett Park Elementary School has a staff of approximately 25 full-time certified teachers and paraprofessionals. The school conducts special classes for students with speech, language, learning and health disabilities. Garrett Park Elementary School maintains a media center that offers a collection of books on various topics, including business, computers, education, entertainment, religion, law, and science and technology.
The Epworth Preschool and Kindergarten is a part-time, part-day preschool program for children ages 2-4 and a kindergarten program for children ages 5-6. The developmentally appropriate program at EPK is approved through the Maryland State Department of Education. EPK offers to its preschool and kindergarten students a warm, supportive atmosphere that fosters creativity and individual growth through experimentation and exploration. Children are unique individuals with varying rates of growth, capabilities and interests, and they will learn through trial and error, pleasure, imitation, participation and exploration. Children participate in developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Music, Art, and Physical Education. Qualified teachers implement the curriculum using materials and equipment that are consistent with the development of children ages 2-5 years.
