The Mayapple School
404 Mount Tabor Road, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
About the The Mayapple School
The Mayapple School, located at 404 Mount Tabor Road in Blacksburg, Virginia, offers creative and place-based education in the New River Valley. Currently full for the 2023/2024 school year, interested parents can email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. The school caters to children ages 3-6, providing a multi-age classroom environment that fosters project-based learning, process art experiences, nature explorations, rich story times, and intentional dramatic play opportunities. The Mayapple School is committed to diversity and inclusivity, admitting students of all races, colors, nationalities, and religions. To learn more about the school's curriculum, philosophy, and daily schedule, visit their website and explore The Mayapple Blog for insights and updates. Welcome to The Mayapple School!
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404 Mt Tabor Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060, United States
Opening hours of The Mayapple School
Monday:
08:30 - 15:00
Tuesday:
08:30 - 15:00
Wednesday:
08:30 - 15:00
Thursday:
08:30 - 15:00
Friday:
08:30 - 15:00
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews of The Mayapple School
"Our family couldn’t be happier with Mayapple and the wonderful teachers who have become invaluable for the growth of both our son and daughter. Having two children of different ages, personalities and interests leave school happy and enriched is testament to the reach and effectiveness of their program, and the educators guiding it. Wholehearted recommendation from every member in this family!"
"It is a monumental challenge to say just how important The Mayapple School has been for our daughter, who had the opportunity to recently attend. She had done well at a previous preschool and was well-adjusted, but just thrived when she attended Mayapple. The creativity and exploration that the kids are afforded seemed to make all the difference, and as parents we loved seeing how the lessons - and there are truly lessons - the kids learned were tailored to what the kids expressed interest in. We felt so strongly in support of the mission of The Mayapple School that I have now served as a board member. The Mayapple School is an amazing place for early childhood education, and we are lucky to have them as one of the great education centers in the New River Valley."
"I feel so lucky to have found Mayapple for my daughters. The school fosters a nurturing and safe environment for children to learn and grow together. Kids regularly call out “nature discovery!” which encourages children to share their discoveries with confidence! I am amazed at the unique curriculum that changes based on children’s interests and stages, which I have witnessed through my daughters’ three collective years at the school. My youngest daughter transitioned from another care center and it has been amazing to watch her blossom. She has grown in confidence and is genuinely excited to go to school every day. I’m truly grateful for the school and the teachers and 100% recommend Mayapple to everyone!"
"At least one of our daughters has attended Mayapple since the fall of 2021. For both children, we have found Mayapple to be a very enriching and supportive environment with a nature-based curriculum focus. When we first visited Mayapple prior to my eldest daughter's enrollment, I knew right away that it would be a good fit for our kids. The classroom itself has a very calm and warm atmosphere. Children are clearly encouraged to use their imagination and are presented with ample opportunity in the form of crafts and items to create and explore. For both of our kids, this has been a perfect environment to learn and grow. Outdoors, though, is really what sets Mayapple apart. The children are encouraged to play outdoors, playing without traditional modern play structures. They often go on nature walks and can identify poison ivy with ease. The teachers are patient and kind, while also encouraging the children to explore their independence. I would highly recommend the Mayapple School for your 3-5 year old."
"My family’s overall experience with Mayapple was disappointing. My 4 year old son started there after leaving a different type of daycare setting. I thought Mayapple would offer more for him so we decided to switch. He started there later in the school year and had a very difficult transition. Within one week of starting I received such a negative and unexpected phone call that it left me in tears. My son had previously never gotten a bad report and was clearly experiencing big emotions he needed help with. The negative comments about his behavior continued, including while he was present, which did not help him feel more comfortable there. The roller coaster of anxiety my family experienced during the short month he was enrolled there was totally unnecessary. After speaking with his previous daycare where he was enrolled for 1 1/2 years they reported no such behavioral issues and said they would love to have him back. Mayapple was obviously not a good fit for him and the mutual decision was made to unenroll him. Mayapple is not the right environment for every child. If your child fits a certain mold and blends into their culture then I’m sure they can succeed. If your child struggles with their transition then they will be given minimal time to adapt and you will be made to feel there is something wrong with them. I would caution any parent to take their time before deciding to enroll there. The broad generalizations made about my child during the short amount of time they knew him is really disappointing. This may not be the normal experience for most parents, but I wish I had known it was a possibility and I would have never chosen to enroll him."
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