Potomac Glen Day School
Tel:
(301) 299-9193
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 welcoming school and want EVERYONE at PGDS. You do not need to be Christian to attend and be a member of our community.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 123 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 123 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 13 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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 welcoming school and want EVERYONE at PGDS. You do not need to be Christian to attend and be a member of our community
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Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Potomac Glen Day School is Bullis School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Manor Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Potomac Grades: K-12 | 837 students
0.1 miles
10601 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500 0.1 K-12
837 - PotomacThe Manor Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-3 | 126 students
0.6 miles
10500 Oaklyn Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-7400 0.6 PK-3
126 - Potomac Grades: NS-12 | 470 students
0.6 miles
8224 Lochinver Ln
Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 395-0698 0.6 NS-12
470 - PotomacSt. Andrew's Episcopal Day SchoolAlternative School (Episcopal)Grades: PK-12 | 581 students
0.6 miles
8804 Postoak Rd Potomac
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 983-5200 0.6 PK-12
581 - Potomac Grades: PK-6 | 75 students
0.8 miles
10201 Democracy Boulevard
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-4888 0.8 PK-6
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