A Reggio Emilia + Montessori + Half Day Preschool Where Your
Child Will Thrive

Ivybrook Academy Cary

201 Wellesley Trade Ln

Cary, NC 27519

(919) 635-9745

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Ivybrook Academy Cary

(919) 635-9745

201 Wellesley Trade Ln

Cary, NC 27519

Get Directions

Observe & Customize

Craft educational plans and opportunities based on each child's individual learning style
Explore & Discover

Utilize the physical environment as a rich resource for exploration, inquiry, and thought
Respect & Collaborate

Model and encourage respect and collaboration in every aspect of daily life
Honor & Document

Value children's voices and showcase their importance through documentation

Discover The Ivybrook Way

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Cary Campus

Private Half-Day Preschool in Cary

Where Voices Are Valued & Compassion Is Cultivated

Taking a progressive approach to early childhood education, Ivybrook Academy Cary is a PreSchool that values students’ individual voices and celebrates their uniqueness. Our multi-sensory, discovery-based approach offers children the opportunity to research and reflect on the world around them.

A strong foundation is critical to a lifetime of learning, and our Cary PreSchool provides students with the tools, motivation, and encouragement they need to thrive today, tomorrow, and long into their future. It is our philosophy that children’s voices should be heard and their ideas should be honored to better motivate them to participate in their learning. We put their interests front and center and encourage them to explore the world around them, ask questions, solve problems, and share their findings.

Ivybrook Academy Cary offers the following programs:

Toddler Preschool
Preschool for 2-Year-Olds
Preschool for 3-Year-Olds
Preschool for 4 & 5-Year-Olds
Private Kindergarten

All of our programs offer half-day schedules, and we offer both morning and afternoon sessions for some of our programs to help accommodate the busy schedules of our families. The future holds so many possibilities, and we are dedicated to providing children with the tools and resources needed to thrive. Schedule a private tour of our Cary PreSchool today!

Our Approach

The Ivybrook team believes that a hybrid curriculum that incorporates a variety of educational approaches is the best way for children to receive the best early childhood education. That’s why our curriculum draws from three approaches: Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. These techniques are woven into all of our half-day programs and provide children with a progressive, well-rounded experience.

Summers Are for Learning

Ivybrook Academy Cary is happy to offer progressive learning experiences year-round! Our academic PreSchool programs are offered for 10 months during the year and, during the summer months, we offer our part-day camps. Our summer program for children ages two through six consists of exciting themes, activities, and opportunities for exploration. Though this program is educational, kids have so much fun, they have no idea that they are learning in the process! Contact our Cary PreSchool to learn about our current summer program offerings.

Schedule a Tour Today!

Ivybrook Academy Cary sets the standard for early childhood education and is a step above other preschools in Cary because we are innovative, progressive, and fully invested in your child’s future. We also understand that families have a lot to consider when seeking a PreSchool for their children. Our private campus tours offer a great opportunity to learn more about us, meet some of our staff, and see how our school impacts students’ lives each day. Reach out to us at (919) 635-9745 to schedule yours today!

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’23-’24 School Year

Our campus tours are designed to provide a comprehensive overview of our school and your child’s specific program so you can feel confident that our Ivybrook Academy Cary is the best choice for your family. Please contact the administrative team at Cary at (919) 635-9745 for details regarding scheduling your private tour or reach out via our contact form and a member of our team will be in touch.

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Growing Toward

Their Brightest Future

The Ivybrook curriculum grows with your child. Each of our programs optimize children’s time away from their families by providing developmentally appropriate learning opportunities customized to each child’s needs. Explore your child’s age group in more detail, or read an overview of our program offerings!

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Our School Leadership

At Ivybrook Academy Cary, we apply a progressive approach to early childhood education and create vibrant communities filled with compassionate citizens. Our Cary campus leadership welcomes new families with open arms and is excited to collaborate with you on enriching your child’s development.

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Drucker Family Owners
Kathleen Dreifus Principal
Mara Martinez Assistant Principal
Brittany Landon Curriculum Coordinator

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