Metropolitan Day School

4.6(62 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Birmingham, AL

About Metropolitan Day School

Metropolitan Day School is a mother and daughter owned preschool in the Birmingham area, run by Janice Bell McShan, a retired director of early childhood education, and Ava M. Young. Classrooms cover Toddler I for 12 to 24 months, Toddler II for two year olds, Preschool for three year olds and Pre-K for four year olds. Children move through prepared learning stations in math, reading, science, social studies and technology under a creative curriculum. Enrichment classes include Beginning Spanish, Music and Movement and Theatre and Drama. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are planned around nutrition in a peanut-free facility, and vegetarian meals can be arranged. Teachers are CPR and first-aid trained, and the director trains staff in the curriculum and child development. Rated 4.6 from 62 Google reviews, 54 of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: safe environment (13), miss honey (5), engaging activities (3), budget friendly (2), safe care (2), clean facility (2), late fee (2), early learning (2), learning development (2), ms.eva (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Metropolitan Day School

What ages does Metropolitan Day School serve?

Metropolitan Day School takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Metropolitan Day School cost?

Metropolitan Day School does not publish its tuition online. Call (205) 957-6550 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Metropolitan Day School accept child care subsidies?

Metropolitan Day School has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (205) 957-6550 to ask. Alabama's subsidy program only pays providers registered to take part in it.

Are meals included at Metropolitan Day School?

Yes. Metropolitan Day School provides meals or snacks.

What teaching approach does Metropolitan Day School use?

Metropolitan Day School offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Metropolitan Day School licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Metropolitan Day School in DHR's Statewide Day Care Directory at apps.dhr.alabama.gov/daycare/daycare_search to see whether it is licensed or exempt, its last inspection and any violations.

Where is Metropolitan Day School and how do I contact it?

Metropolitan Day School is at 2817 Lomb Ave, Birmingham, AL 35208. Its phone number is (205) 957-6550. It has a 4.6-star rating from 62 Google reviews.

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