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Potomac Glen Day School

9908 South Glen Road, Potomac, MD, 20854-0208 -

School Notes Overview:

Potomac Glen Day School, originally Potomac Child Care Center, was established in September 1992 by Angela Tranquill. In March of ‘94, PGDS was certified by the Maryland State Department of Education as a non-public school. PGDS is located in the Parish House of the Potomac United Methodist Church at the intersection of Falls road and South Glen. PGDS believes a child learns best through experience. There is no right or wrong way to do an activity. Our teachers demonstrate and then the child is free to copy the example or create a new and unique outcome. Our classrooms are set up for a traditional style of learning, where children are being educated while they are having fun. We provide a sound, safe and secure environment that will enable the child to develop both educational and social skills, promote self-concept, and encourage a sense of responsibility and an increasing sense of independence. We are a Christian school that teaches Christian values and the golden rule. We are a school that builds pride and respect for a great nation....

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School Overview:

	Potomac Glen Day School
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Montgomery County, MD
Student Body
Total Students	127 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color	23%	33%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 114 students
	Kind - 13 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:50	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	179 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Potomac Glen Day School, originally Potomac Child Care Center, was established in September 1992 by Angela Tranquill. In March of ‘94, PGDS was certified by the Maryland State Department of Education as a non-public school. PGDS is located in the Parish House of the Potomac United Methodist Church at the intersection of Falls road and South Glen. PGDS believes a child learns best through experience. There is no right or wrong way to do an activity. Our teachers demonstrate and then the child is free to copy the example or create a new and unique outcome. Our classrooms are set up for a traditional style of learning, where children are being educated while they are having fun. We provide a sound, safe and secure environment that will enable the child to develop both educational and social skills, promote self-concept, and encourage a sense of responsibility and an increasing sense of independence. We are a Christian school that teaches Christian values and the golden rule. We are a school that builds pride and respect for a great nation.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20854)	School Zip (20854)	(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate)	46,255 people	5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	79%	32%
Population Average Age	43 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$140,222	$56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	9.1 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	33 years old	40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	94% / 6%	65% / 35%