Magical Adventures Pre-k

NOW ENROLLING FOR 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR

My name is Carrie Swinferd. I am a certified early childhood teacher & have spent the last 7 years teaching pre-K with Joplin Public Schools. I have wanted to open my own school for some time now, and I have decided to take the step forward, as I see a GREAT need for quality preschool programs in our area.

Magical Adventures is a play-based, Montessori-style pre-k, for children who are eligible for kindergarten the following school year.(3 year olds will be considered as space is available & on a case by case basis)

We will operate on a 36 week calendar, from August through May, with breaks for holidays. Summer and after school programs may become available based on interest.

I have a Bachelors in Early Childhood & am a huge supporter of play-based learning, as playing is the best way for children to learn the skills they need to be successful as they continue on into school. While I am not trained in Montessori, I have always liked many of their ideals, and my teaching style definitely has some Montessori influence.

My experience includes 13 years teaching in public schools & 8 years of homeschooling my own son.

I hold a current Missouri Teaching Certificate.