Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day

By | May 5, 2021

Contact Name:
Joanne Hurt

Email:
jhurt@wonderslearning.org

Phone:
(301) 654-5339

Organization:
Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day

Organization Website:
http://www.wonderslearning.org

Brief Program Description:
Wonders' mission is to create and advance high quality, diverse educational communities that teach children the foundations of lifelong learning and social responsibility. We are a non profit provider of before and after school programs that create playful learning environments for elementary school age children. Our educators plan a variety of activities that provide students variety and choice. Social-emotional learning is central to our teaching practices and our behavior guidance policies. Wonders is committed to equity and inclusion and believes that no person should have to leave any part of themselves at the door when they attend our programs.

Grade Ranges:
K-5, 6-8

How are most of your sites currently operating?
In-person

Are you planning on offering virtual programming during the summer of 2021? No

Do you have the capacity to provide in-person summer programs in 2021? Yes

  • How many sites could you operate? 2

  • How many children could you serve per site? 40

Do you have the capacity to provide in-person afterschool programs during the 2021-2022 school year? Yes

  • How many sites could you operate? 1 new site

  • How many children could you serve per site? 60

What counties are are you interested in working in?
Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s

What types of programming do you offer?
Homework Support, Science/STEM, Social-Emotional Learning

  • Additional services:

Do you have ESSA approval in any county in Maryland? No

  • If yes, which counties?

Do you provide transportation to your programs? No

Are you interested in partnering with other program providers? Yes

  • Briefly describe the kind of partnerships you may be looking for: We would be interested in partnering with other nonprofits, particularly ones that serve older children.

Additional notes/comments:
We are a licensed child care provider and would expect to obtain a MSDE OCC license to open a new site.