Alpharetta | Johns Creek | Cumming, GA | South Forsyth County Preschool, Daycare & Childcare Center
at McGinnis Woods Country Day School
At McGinnis Woods Country Day School, we offer the best in private preschool and daycare programs. We focus on individualized age-appropriate learning for children starting with children as young as 6 weeks. Watch your children flourish over the years in our daycare and childcare for infants, toddlers and Private Pre-K 3T, 3, 3/4 classes.
What can a private preschool offer your child and family?
At McGinnis Woods the Preschool administration advances each child developmentally as they are ready for the next challenge. Eager children make developmental strides by experiencing and doing guided by their caring teachers.
McGinnis Woods' Preschool and daycare classrooms promote curiosity, learning, confidence, and success. Children receive a balance of group activity, center time, free play, and outdoor playtime. Kids receive individual attention, one-on-one interaction, music, and daily curriculum and conversation - including Spanish!
Our secure and nurturing childcare environment also encourages parental involvement. Enroll your child as an infant and watch their confidence bloom through the toddler and early PreK years.
Meet our Preschool Administrators
Preschool Director
Maria Rosdahl is the Director of the Preschool. She joined McGinnis Woods in September 2021. Ms. Maria hold degrees in Early Childhood Development and Developmental Disabilities. She enjoys working together with parents and teachers to ensure the ever changing educational, emotional, and nutritional needs of every child are met each day.
She holds over 10 years of experiences in the child care industry both as a teacher and Administrator. Her favorite age group is the Jr. Toddlers, because it is so fun to watch them explore the new world around them!
Preschool Assistant Director
Jason Santimore, Assistant Director, joined McGinnis Woods in 2017. Before joining the McGinnis Woods staff, was a director at a preschool in Midtown for many years. He has a degree in Speech Communications and also worked as a nuclear reactor operator on a nuclear powered cruiser during his stint in the Navy.
After leaving the Navy, he began working in childcare and has never left. Mr. Jason brings a fun loving spirit to our school. He most enjoys working with the 3 and 4 year olds, as he loves to see their faces light up when they understand new concepts.
Brandi Bounds, Assistant Director
Brandi Bounds, Assistant Director, joined McGinnis Woods in November 2019. Before joining the McGinnis Woods team, she was a director at two local preschools in Alpharetta. She has worked in childcare since 2010 working in many different capacities; including teaching toddlers-preschool aged children, as an assistant director and director positions.
Brandi enjoys working with the children, their parents, and staff to build relationships which lead to a close partnership between home and school. Ms. Brandi recently married the love of her life and enjoys spending time with family and friends while kayaking and spending time outdoors.
NAEYC Accredited Childcare Program
McGinnis Woods Country Day School is an NAEYC accredited program for ages Infant - 5 years old.
Bright from the Start Licensed
McGinnis Woods Country Day School is licensed by Bright from the Start for Infants through PreK and also our after school programs. Bright from the Start is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia’s children and their families.
Want to Know More?...or Ready to Apply?
We'd love to talk to you! Visit us at a scheduled Open House, or request a tour of our Preschool and Daycare/ Childcare center facilities. Also feel free to call us at (770)-664-7764 or email the preschool at preschool@mcginniswoods.org.