Our Story
I am Mary Christian, proud owner and director of Ivy Primary Prep. We are an early education center for ages 18 months to 6 years. As a first-generation American, I had the opportunity to experience two different education systems, which has served as the root of my inspiration. After graduating with an MBA, I co-founded a digital agency which I successfully operated and managed for over ten years. As a first time parent looking to enroll my toddler in preschool, I had a hard time finding an early education program that offered both a primary focus on academics with a combination of play. As a mompreneur with education always being a passion of mine, It was in that moment I decided to fill a void by opening Ivy Primary Prep.Our Philosophy
Our Approach
Our Response to COVID
Our Teachers
Our Facility
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Education is not singular. At times, we hang on to how things have been done in the past, and underestimate new research that shows benefits of combining academics and play to further development. At Ivy Primary Prep our philosophy is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where our students are comfortable and eager to learn. We want to foster an academic environment that encourages our students to learn by exploring and asking questions. Our curriculum is built on a foundation of academics and play.Our Approach
We value student teacher engagement by maintaining a 5:1 ratio. Our teachers are able to identify our students' learning styles and capabilities to alter the lesson plan based on their individual needs. There are eight learning styles which we work hard to accommodate in our classrooms. Whether our Little Ivy is a visual, creative, or logical learner, our teachers are able to engage the students with appropriate activities suitable for their learning style. Ivy Primary Prep will be the stepping stone for your child’s academic success.
Our Response to COVID
Our Response to COVID
As a mother, I can relate to parents first hand with the safety concerns revolving around COVID and safely returning back to classrooms. An important fact about Ivy Primary Prep is that we’re not a school adjusting to COVID, we’re a school built during COVID. Apart from following CDC guidelines, our entire design process was focused around building a safe facility for our students and faculty members. From our fresh air ventilation systems, to each classroom having its own entry/exit doors, and sanitizing our facility daily, we are ready to safely open our classrooms.Our Teachers
Our Teachers
My name is Miss Katey and I am a teacher at Ivy Primary Prep. I am extremely passionate about helping each child meet their goals and build their confidence in the classroom. My classroom will always be filled with love, respect, and happiness.
I graduated from High Point University with a degree in Education and a Minor in Special Education. I enjoy going to the beach, coffee, movies, and being with friends and family. I love what I do and I wouldn’t change it for the world! I’m looking forward to teaching your children and watching each of them learn and grow here at Ivy Primary Prep!
Our Facility
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To continue meeting one another and to answer your questions, we invite you to attend an in-person school tour to become educated on our boutique preschool philosophy and the admission process.
