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McGinnis Woods Country Day School

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

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Pre-K

Book Buddies 4th Graders reading to PreK4 Students

Book Buddies & Art Barn Field Trip

September 20, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Book Buddies are back! PreK4A and the 4th graders spent time reading together. It was a magical time for all! Art Barn Field Trip A day combining science and art at The Art Barn is a day well spent! The kindergartners loved interacting with the animals, going on a hayride, and painting!

Category: Elementary School, Field Trips, Forsyth County Private School, Good Citizenship, Hands On Learning, History, Middle Grades, Outdoor Learning, Pre-K

Preschool cookie decorating

February Fun at McGinnis Woods Private School

February 17, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Celebrating February with Candy Grams & Random Acts of Kindness What a great day for Student Council Candy gram deliveries and Random Acts of Kindness Week 2022 kickoff…our super power is kindness day was fun! Preschool Cookie Making Fun The 3 and 4 year olds in our preschool enjoyed cooking class with Ms. T as …

Category: Elementary School, Good Citizenship, Holiday Celebrations, Pre-K, Preschool, School Community

What’s Happening at McGinnis Woods This Week!

January 27, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Have you ever wondered what goes on during the school week? Well, we’ve captured a few photos to show just a glimpse of what has happened this week…PreK Letter People, Day 100 and 101 activities, phases of the moon, an in-house field trip, and a Citizen of the Month celebration!

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Art, Good Citizenship, Hands On Learning, Our Students, Pre-K, Preschool, Remote Learning

High Tech High Touch In School Field Trip

September Highlights: STEM Robotics, 3D Maps, Scavenger Hunt & More!

October 1, 2021 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Is-School Science Field Trip High Touch High Tech visited our 3rd graders and taught the students all about rocks, minerals and fossils. They dug for fossils, made rock rubbings and learned more about the rock cycle. PreK Fall Scavenger Hunt! The PreK students searched for and recorded signs of fall. Robotics / STEM Program These …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, In-School Field Trips, Outdoor Learning, Pre-K, STEM

That Puppet Guy In School Field Trip

That Puppet Guy Visits PreK and Kindergartners

August 21, 2021 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

In-School Field Trip – That Puppet Guy Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy, visited our PreK and Kindergartners and performed his Travelin’ Tales which are puppet stories from around the world. It was a great introduction to learning about maps and globes and so much fun!

Category: Elementary School, In-School Field Trips, Performing Arts, Pre-K

Back to School Social Distancing at McGinnis Woods Private School

Back to School Fall 2020 is Going Great!

August 27, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Back to School for Fall 2020 is going well and according to our comprehensive reopening plan. Everyone has adjusted well to our new safety protocols, and the ClassFusion virtual/online options has been working great. It’s exciting to have everyone learning together whether in-person or via the ClassFusion option. First Day of School Our first day …

Category: Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, Middle Grades, Our Students, Our Teachers, Pre-K, Remote Learning, School Community, Science & Technology, STEM

Pre-K Kindergarten DIY Plant Deliveries

Remote Learning Creativity – Virtual Campfire, DIY Plant Kit Deliveries & Art Projects!

May 2, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

At McGinnis Woods private school, we’ve worked quickly to adapt our “hands-on” learning philosophy to the remote learning environment. Check out some of our recent creative remote learning projects and activities for staying connected while at home (together). DIY Plant Kit Deliveries Last week’s delivery of DIY plant kits and water gauges to each of …

Category: Art, Elementary School, Outdoor Learning, Pre-K, Remote Learning, Special Programs

Pre K Students Learning Hispanic Heritage Month

Pre-K Classes Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

October 21, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Our Pre-K students learned all about soccer great, Pelé, while celebrating Hispanic Heritage month here at McGinnis Woods. Our 1st graders learned about painter Frida Kahlo for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Category: Art, Pre-K

Preschool Students Fingerpainting

Preschool Corner – September 2019

September 28, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Even though the weather is still hot outside we have had a fantastic time celebrating fall here in the Preschool. The teachers have created a ton of wonderful hands on activities and projects for the children. One day, our little preschool “farmers” got to husk corn and plant a fall garden. They also made homemade …

Category: Pre-K, Preschool

Pre K Teachers at McGinnis Woods Private School

Pre K Teachers Make Everyday Special!

September 16, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Who has patience galore, loves answering endless questions, and loves teaching four and five year olds? Our fabulous Pre-K 4 & Pre-K 5 teachers! We are lucky enough to have five of them here at McGinnis Woods. Ms. Abby and Ms. Liz are both teachers in PreK4-A. Ms. Abby is a Georgia native. She grew …

Category: Our Teachers, Pre-K

PreK Field Trip to the High Museum of Art

PreK Field Trip to the High Museum of Art

April 17, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

The PreK students enjoyed their field trip to The High Museum today. The learned all about lines, color and creativity! McGinnis Woods Country Day School is committed to providing enriching field trip learning opportunities for all of our students starting in Pre-K4.

Category: Art, Field Trips, Pre-K, Preschool

prek students take field trip vehicles

Pre-K Students Field Trip to INK

February 20, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

INK – Interactive Neighborhood for Kids – brings imaginations to life! Our PreK students took a field trip to visit INK. They loved exploring the many exhibits and considering future possibilities.

Category: Field Trips, Pre-K, Preschool

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

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Georgia Accrediting Commission Accredited

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SACS CASI Accredited School

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Bright from the Start Accredited Preschool Childcare

Niche Best School 2023

Niche Best School 2023

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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
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8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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5th – 8th
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