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McGinnis Woods Country Day School

Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming GA Private School, Preschool & Daycare

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    • Field Trips and Overnight Excursions
    • Special Programs
      • Accelerated Reader Program
      • Special Annual Projects and Programs
      • Specials Teachers
  • Teams & Clubs
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    • Discovery Clubs
    • Enrichment Programs
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Mission Statement

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Our mission is to provide superior academics through hands on approaches, which foster self-confidence and self-esteem which prepare students for the challenges of high school and college and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

We believe…

  • that students should be provided every opportunity to strive for and reach their full potential.
  • in enhancing our students’ love of learning by challenging their creativity and curiosity in a safe and encouraging environment.
  • in a multi-dimensional curriculum that develops each student’s learning style, creativity and analytical thinking with an emphasis on STEM and project based learning.
  • our small class sizes allow each of our students to receive quality, individual attention.
  • in developing and maintaining a close-knit, family atmosphere to enhance our students’ self-worth and inspire an active partnership between home and school.
  • that the school encourages students, faculty and parents to develop a perspective that embraces diversity and expands worldviews.
  • our administration and educators are committed to achieving excellence through professional growth, our students’ education, our mission and our involvement within the community.

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Nature Explore Classroom

Certified Nature Explore Classroom in Georgia

Painting the Trike Parking Lot

Preschool First Day of Fall Celebration & Painting the Trike Parking Lot

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Superior Academics Through Hands-On Approaches

My Alpharetta Readers Choice Awards - Best School 2020

About Us

McGinnis Woods is an Alpharetta private school, preschool & daycare committed to providing a superior academic education while building confidence and self-esteem. Convenient to Johns Creek and Cumming, GA. Learn more »

naeyc Accredited Private School

naeyc Accredited Private School

Georgia Accrediting Commission Accredited

Georgia Accrediting Commission Accredited

SACS CASI Accredited School

SACS CASI Accredited School

Bright from the Start Accredited Preschool Childcare

Bright from the Start Accredited Preschool Childcare

Niche Best School 2023

Niche Best School 2023

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McGinnis Woods School
Phone: (770) 664-7764
Fax: (770) 664-6672
5380 Faircroft Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
elementaryschool@mcginniswoods.org

School Hours

Preschool, Daycare & Childcare
Available from
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Parents are encouraged to keep their child’s day to 8 hours or less.

Pre-K4 – Pre-K5
8:30 AM – 1:30PM
Before and afterschool programs available.

Kindergarten – 4th Grade
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Before and afterschool programs available.

5th – 8th
8:30 AM – 3:30PM
Before and afterschool programs available.

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