Where Summerville Families Find the Perfect Preschool Rhythm
In Summerville, life moves at a friendlier pace. Neighbors wave, weekends fill with festivals, and family time is treasured.
At Ivybrook Academy Summerville, we’ve designed a preschool experience that fits seamlessly into that rhythm.
Our campus is just minutes from neighborhoods like Cane Bay, Nexton, and Legend Oaks, with easy access for busy morning drop-offs. Parents often tell us they love being able to settle into a quiet work session knowing their child is in a joyful, enriching space.
Here, we blend Montessori–Reggio learning with a half-day schedule that keeps children engaged, curious, and balanced.
If you’re looking for a preschool where your child can grow academically, socially, and emotionally while still having plenty of time for family connection, you’ll feel right at home here at Ivybrook.
Where Summerville’s Young Learners Shine
A Private Preschool That Meets National Education Standards — Rooted in Summerville SC
When you walk into Ivybrook Academy Summerville, you’ll notice it’s not just the sunlight across the reading nook or the hum of busy hands at the art table, it’s the feeling of being welcomed like family.
We believe every child deserves to be heard and their uniqueness celebrated. That’s why we bring an innovative Montessori–Reggio–Multiple Intelligences approach to early learning right here in Summerville.
Bright Futures Begin Here — In Rhythm With Your Family
We know there’s no one-size-fits-all in early education. Every child grows differently, and every Summerville family has its own rhythm. Our half-day programs let your child learn, explore, and create while leaving time for slow afternoons at home, visits to the Park, or baking cookies with grandparents.
Our Preschool Programs in Summerville
We welcome children ages 18 months through six years, with each classroom designed to meet developmental and social needs at that specific stage.
Programs include:
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Toddler Preschool
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Preschool for 2-year-olds
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Preschool for 3-year-olds
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Preschool for 4-year-olds
Here, every stage is celebrated and every milestone is shared with you, because your child’s growth is a journey we take together.
Why Half-Day Works
Half-day isn’t “less.” It’s a right-sized day that gives your child rich, focused learning without the fatigue of all-day care. Mornings or afternoons are filled with purposeful play, hands-on projects, outdoor adventures, and social connection, with plenty of time left for unhurried family life.
Summer in Summerville — Half-Day Camp
Our theme-based Summerville summer camp turns June and July into months of joyful discovery. Kids may be experimenting with bubbles, creating nature art, or putting on a puppet show, and they won’t even realize how much they’re learning.
How We Approach Learning
Our Summerville curriculum blends:
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Montessori independence-building
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Reggio Emilia creativity and collaboration
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Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences to honor each child’s strengths
We meet your child where they are and help them grow from there, socially, emotionally, and academically.
Come See for Yourself
The best way to know if Ivybrook Academy Summerville is right for your family is to visit. When you tour, you’ll meet our warm, experienced teachers, explore our child-centered classrooms, and see the joy in action.
Request a tour online here Contact - Summerville or call us at (854) 300-4500 to schedule your visit.