It's a great day to learn, play and EXPLORE!
We have moved! We are excited to bring Little Explorers to Churchville! We ask that you please be patient as we update our website with all of our new information and photos. You can also find more updates on our Facebook page. Have a question? Just ask!
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Little Explorers Story
Come Learn & Explore With Us
At Little Explorers, we’re proud to provide a safe, happy and healthy learning environment for your child. Owned and operated by a licensed and dual certified early childhood and special education teacher, Mrs. Holley believes in building a strong foundation for little learners that will carry with them throughout their schooling. By following our mission, vision and values, we create a welcoming learning environment for all children. With a small in-home setting your child will be sure to have plenty of time to learn, play and explore.
Our Mission
We believe in providing our students with the tools they need for future happiness and success in school. Our unique program incorporates a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s best interests in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning. We know play is an essential part of children's development and provide endless opportunities for this to occur while also preparing them for what's ahead.
About Us
Program, Location and Hours
Our Program
We are a small in-home pre-k with a 1:8 student teacher ratio for ages 3-5. We offer both full day and half day options. Depending on your family’s schedule, our half day or full day program might be the right fit for you. No matter what your child needs, each of our programs will provide the support and tools necessary for optimal growth.
Location
We are located in Churchville, Maryland in Harford County. We are in close proximity to Belcamp, Havre de Grace, Bel Air and Aberdeen
Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday September to June.
Full day-8 A.M to 4:30 P.M
Half day-8 A.M to 12 P.M
Requirements
Our requirements to enroll include:
3 Year old's
Must be 3 by September 1st
Recommended to attend half day but is not required.
Must be fully potty trained.
Must attend all 3 days.
4 and 5 Year old's
Recommended to attend full day but not required.
Must be fully potty trained
5 year old's did not meet the age requirement to enter kindergarten (5 on or after September 2)
Must attend all 3 days.
Enrollment fee must be payed in full within a week of the time of enrollment to hold your child's spot.
About Our Teacher
Hello,
I am Mrs. Holley proud owner and teacher at Little Explorers. When people ask me "why be a teacher!?" I ask them why not!? How many people can say they make a difference every single day? I'm passionate about giving my students the foundation and learning experience they deserve regardless of abilities or qualifications. The early years in a child's life are the most important years in their development. If I can help those years be meaningful, exciting and beneficial to their growth then seriously, why not!?
Creating a bond with my students and their families means a lot to me. I believe trust, partnership and communication are key to your child's success so I work hard to honor that in my teaching. We are in this together!
Background and Experience:
Mrs. Holley is a licensed childcare provider as well as a certified teacher in the state of Maryland with a dual bachelors degree in Early Childhood and Special Education and her masters degree in Early Childhood. Mrs. Holley has previously taught full day pre-k and kindergarten for the public school system before leaving to fulfill her dream of owning her own business. Prior to becoming a teacher, she worked in the school system in special education with students in pre-k to 5th grade. Collectively, she has been working with children for over 10 years.
Contact Us
Interested in learning more about Little Explorers or want to schedule a tour? Please feel free to get in touch, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Testimonials
See what former families say:
"My son had Mrs. Holley for Pre-k almost 5 years ago. To this day he still talks about her and we occasionally visit her. Before Pre-k, he never went to Preschool or daycare, so I was worried that he wouldn't do well. Mrs. Holley made sure that he was comfortable and kept him on track with his learning. After he was no longer in her classroom, he would stop by to give her a hug and say hi every day. He was honored to be her ring Security in her wedding. How many teachers do you know that would do that. We absolutely love Mrs. Holley. She exudes with love and care for every child that she teaches. I wish more teachers were like her. You can't go wrong with her." -Anna C.
"I just want to say that out of all the teachers of my 3 kids you are the best one. I'm not just saying that either. The teaching style you have is awesome you focus on the positive and truly enjoy what you do and it shows. Communication with you is fast and helpful. Finding different ways to help my son enjoy learning has helped. You think outside of the box and try different ways to keep my son motivated." -Angela H.
"You are truly amazing. After raising 4 girls I honestly did not have a clue where to start with a child with a learning disability. Your patience and welcoming personality allowed her to develop into such an awesome young lady. My job at the time was so overwhelming and needy and I didn't feel like I was giving her all she needed. You were sure to step in and even though she was not yet able to get evaluated for her learning disability, you gave her the one on one attention she needed, the extra affection she was missing and the nurturing environment you created in your classroom helped her to develop due to the abundance of visual aids. You have made such an important impact on Ciara's life and I thank you for always being apart of the village it takes to raise her." -Gillian R.
"If your on the fence...Just ask I can give person testimony on just how amazing Brittany Holley is and how passionate she is about teaching and caring for all children. She was Lily's Pre K teacher and continues to be such a blessing in our lives. Even today she checks in with her. Brittany really LOVES the connections she makes with every student and their families. Some see teaching as a Job...she sees it as being an extension of your family <3 A teacher is someone who Plants a seed that will continue to grow FOREVER! <3" -Michelle G.
"What an excellent school! My son loves it here and Mrs. Holley is so good to him and has learned so much from her! What a wonderful teacher!" -Rayleen G.
"Brittany is beyond the best thing that happened to my family, especially during COVID. She is amazing and so genuine. When you walk into her home and into her dedicated area for care, it is hard to separate her own home from her center because she pours the same amount of love into both. It is warm, safe, welcoming, fun and BRILLIANT! She changes her space with the seasons and the holidays and my daughter loved every piece of it. Her curriculum taught my daughter the necessary skills she needed and provided her the cognitive learning required to enter Kindergarten. If you are even questioning bringing your child here you are wrong! It is a YES!! My daughter misses her daily and talks about her often. Bring your child to Little Explorers. You won’t be disappointed!" -Ericka A