You are invited to contact our office and schedule an appointment to visit The Academy of Young Scholars in Rock Hill. During your visit we will give you a tour to introduce our facility, programs, staff and policies to you. The tour is a chance for you as prospective parents or guardians to ask questions, tell us about your child, and share any information you think would help us provide the best care for your scholar.
Once you decide that The Academy of Young Scholars is the right place for your child, upon receipt of your registration fee, copies of our parent handbook, policies and registration forms will be given to you. Thank you for considering our private preschool in Rock Hill. The Academy of Young Scholars has high expectations for each child enrolled in the program.
Once you decide that The Academy of Young Scholars is the right place for your child, upon receipt of your registration fee, copies of our parent handbook, policies and registration forms will be given to you. Thank you for considering our private preschool in Rock Hill. The Academy of Young Scholars has high expectations for each child enrolled in the program.
Services
Our primary goal is to assist parents with the development of their child; physically, emotionally, spiritually, and cognitively. Our process includes providing a safe and stimulating environment where nurturing, learning, exploring, and enrichment are integral components. The Academy of Young Scholars curriculum provides each child with active experiences which are extended through language and non-verbal representation.
We talk to each infant - babies who are talked to in meaningful, responsive ways have a larger vocabulary at age two than babies who have had only minimal verbal stimulation. We describe what the baby is doing and looking at as we encourage her to use her senses to explore the world around her. The more she does the more she has to communicate about.
Independence - these mobile toddlers often seem more grown up than they really are. They are fast on their feet, good climbers, starting to become toilet trained, and their memory is improving. They understand many words and can say quite a few clearly. Their self-control is very limited and they are self-centered.
We stimulate language development - making sure our language is very clear, are very specific with directions, articulate words clearly, match language to child's level, teach time and space words, and keep talk and attitudes toward language positive. We provide opportunities for the development of self-help skills - pulling on clothing, feeding self, and toilet training are emphasized in this class.
We introduce cognitive skills to the preschoolers, such as matching, sequencing, and one-to-one correspondence. They hone in on language art skills such as process writing and storytelling. Preschoolers are encouraged to progress as their own pace according to their individual needs and abilities. Centers provide opportunities for children to develop self-confidence, decision making, and self-reliance.
Reviews (5)
Noble Ben Barnes
Jul 02, 2020
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Nicole Jackson
Aug 16, 2019
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Both of my daughters go to this academy. If you are looking for academic growth, emotional growth and physical growth in your child this is the place to go. The children don't stay in their seats all day. They have interactive learning with the teachers. The students are outside a lot and the director is a firm believer of her staff participating outside and inside. The director only places the best teachers in front of the kids and holds a higher standard than most public schools. The staff has to be willing to participate outside as well as inside. The kids get to explore the world outside and
James Barnes
Aug 06, 2019
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I have seen phenomenal levels of development in my son while in attendance at the academy of young scholars! The director Ms Helen Barnes continuously amazes me with her knowledge and experience in the child development process I have witnessed firsthand her dedication and commitment to maintaining this as a school of higher learning (academically, emotionally and physically). The teachers all share, show and exhibit her exact same passion and my son has grown a bond/love for each teacher. Make no mistakes and at least visit to see for yourself.
Jace Fosdick
Jul 24, 2019
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This school has made such a positive impact on my son. They genuinely love the students and that is reflected in the behavior of my son. My son had some issues at previous school where he had been kicked out of PreK twice in the span of several months, this abrupt behavior change was unsettling to me and prompted me to put him in therapy to find out what was going on. Less than one week at TAYS and my sweet loving lil boy who enjoys learning was back to his normal self. The director and all of the teachers here are amazing and I would recommend this school to anyone looking to put their child in
Louh Barnes
Jul 17, 2017
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I need to brag about my sister, because she will never brag about herself. The director of this facility has a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education Administration. She was the Director of the Year at the Goddard School in Fort Mill in 2009. The school is beautiful and she talks about her staff all the time, how wonderful they are. If you are looking for a really great preschool, not a cheap place where they just teach ABC and 123, you should go visit this school. Your child will get a real education and know how to think for themselves. It will be worth your time going to visit.
