9 Smart Owl Facts

You Should Know

Fact #1

The Smart Owl is owned and operated by Ashley Washington, a 2010 Spelman College graduate, loving mother, and licensed K-6 teacher specializing in Early Childhood Education. Her teaching background is in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade. Besides offering the priceless gift of flexibility to parents, Ashley promises school readiness through learning, socialization, and fun. Our children are prepared for school. Are yours? (smile)

Fact #2

The Smart Owl School is a place where:

Fact #3

The Smart Owl is accessible to all children that meet the age requirements on a non-discriminatory basis, affording equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry

We celebrate diversity. We are a warm community of engaged learners, talented and caring teachers, and devoted families. Our goal is to instill a love of learning, an open mind, and a kind heart in each child.

We nurture and challenge, support and encourage, listen and engage. We care about what all children think, how they feel, and what they have to say about their world. We provide our children a rich and stimulating environment that supports their growth in every way. Frankly, we are passionate about all children six weeks to 12 years old. It’s what we do; it is who we are

Fact #4

We are coined "every parent's BFF?" because our innovative approach to childcare screams "We Care!"

The Smart Owl School provides Smart Owl Parents the most innovative solutions that erase barriers to acquiring quality childcare when they need it most.

This family-friendly approach creates happy parents and happy children, too! The Smart Owl Parents are now able to live their best life, personally and professionally, knowing that their children are living their best life too!

Fact #5

Our roots promote growth

The Smart Owl School is rooted in providing children with experiences that enable them to question, explore, create, and grow. We strive to help each child develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually and fulfill their potential in a structured yet nurturing environmen

Fact #6

We are committed to maintaining a healthy balance between a non-competitive, supportive environment and a challenging experience.

Children develop a strong sense of values and a positive image of themselves and school. Our students are encouraged to be curious, independent and responsible, and to enjoy learning. We seek to give children the best possible preparation for their ongoing education, as well as for a rewarding life.

Fact #7

Our mission is to provide an excellent place for Smart Owl Kids to grow and have fun under one roof with the flexibility and conveniences busy parents need to thrive, personally and professionally.

Fact #8

We function in concert with our philosophy

We think learning is an enthusiastic experience. 

We stress the importance of learning and help children realize that finding the answer or asking the question is more valuable than the answer itself. We encourage children to try things for themselves, to explore and draw conclusions without fear of failure. We provide opportunities through which children come to value themselves, other people, ideas, skills, responsibilities, and hard work. 
We see children as individuals and as members of a group We encourage them to develop in their ways. We want children to know the satisfaction and excitement of their creativity and expertise and know the group’s shared joy and inspiration. We expect children to appreciate the unique qualities and contributions of themselves and others. We strive for a diverse community of children and staff.

Fact #9

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We are a warm community of engaged learners, talented and caring teachers, and devoted families.

Our goal, simply put, is to instill in each child a love of learning, an open mind, and a kind heart.

The school is open to any child on a non-discriminatory basis, affording equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry.

The Smart Owl celebrates diversity. We nurture and challenge, support and encourage, listen and engage. We care about what all children think, how they feel, and what they have to say about their world. We provide our children a rich and stimulating environment that supports their growth in every way. Frankly, we are passionate about all children six weeks to 12 years old. It’s what we do; it is who we are.

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The Smart Owl is a high achieving, happy, vibrant, and forward-thinking school where children excel academically and socially.  Our eager children have a real thirst for learning, and our excellent staff is committed and dedicated to ensuring that each child achieves.
Mrs. Washington, Director & Licensed K-6 Teacher​
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