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Welcome to Walden Childcare & PreSchool
Walden Childcare & PreSchool is conveniently located in Sugar Land, Texas serving the Fort Bend area communities for over twenty years.
Our individualized education is provided in a nurturing environment. We address the development of each student by focusing not only on their intellectual capabilities, but also on their creative thinking, problem solving, and social skills. Each student is challenged to attain their greatest potential. This helps spark lightbulb moments for them that lead to a lifelong love of learning.
Parents too will find that being involved with Walden Childcare & PreSchool is more than a partnership in raising their children.
Our Technique
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Our Technique
Our goal is to prepare our students to make good choices for themselves. At Walden School, we offer a unique curriculum that provides a learning environment suitable for each student’s development. In our safe, fun and stimulating learning environment with personal hands-on attention, and top-level play.
Our Staff
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Our Staff
Our trained, highly qualified and caring staff takes a hands-on approach to learning and provides a quality curriculum led by dedicated teachers to each of our students. All of the staff at Walden School strives to develop each student’s positive attitude toward learning, combined with high self-esteem, confidence and independence. The staff is committed to providing personal attention and professional education to stimulate continuous improvement, growth, and achievement for all of our students.
Our Difference
Our Difference
We believe that all children are empowered to make good choices when they are provided with a nurturing, playful and consistent environment. At Walden School, we offer a specifically planned, stimulating environment which provides our students with the opportunity to develop foundational habits, attitudes, skills, and ideas necessary for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. Our environment contains specially designed sensory materials for development that allow our students to learn through exploration that will prepare each of them for their future.Outdoor Exploration
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Outdoor Exploration
Outdoor play is a regular part of the school routine. We find it very essential that our students are provided with hands-on, outdoor experiences to enhance awareness, understanding and a sense of responsibility toward each other and our environment. Our outdoor area is filled with trees, flowers and classroom planter boxes.
Outdoor activities also naturally help young children develop essential motor skills like coordination, agility, balance, and dexterity. Our students are encouraged to explore outdoor environments that put their abilities to the test and constantly develop new skills through trial and error. We encourage active outdoor fun with the use of tricycles, climbing structures, balls, and imaginative games.
Music and Movement
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Music and Movement
At Walden School, we feel that music and movement are essential parts of early childhood curriculum. Studies show that music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together. Exposing young children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words. Our students get to have a good time as they learn songs, instrumental play, and movement throughout the day.
Artistic Expression
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Artistic Expression
Not only is art fun for children, but art also helps them develop on many fundamental levels such as creativity, motor skills, focus, collaboration, and many more. Art increases the capacity of memory, attention and concentration. Completing art projects and learning to express themselves in new ways helps children gain confidence and perseverance. At Walden School, we believe that art should emphasize the process, and not the end product. We strive to maintain the joy our students find in creating something of his or her own. In our school community, students are given the freedom to explore their imagination through a variety of art media. Art introduces students to varied avenues of self-expression and allows them to use the more creative side of their brain. We congratulate all of our students as they use their artistic abilities to express themselves.
Meet our Management Team
Barrie Beasley
Director
My name is Barrie Beasley and I am the director at Walden Childcare & PreSchool. I have my Associates in Early Childhood Education and Development and my Bachelors in Psychology. I have been working in early childhood education for over 15 years. I have experience working with infants, toddlers and teaching Preschool, PreK, and elementary age children. I am very passionate about education, especially in early childhood. I believe school should be a positive and supportive experience for all children.
Meet our Teachers
34 Years of Experience
18 Years of Experience
2 Years of Experience
21 Years of Experience
2 Years of Experience
1 Years of Experience
3 Months of Experience
15 Years of Experience
Our School
Mission and Philosophy
We believe that the goal of childhood education should not be to fill your child with facts, but rather to cultivate your child’s own natural desire to learn. We offer a specifically planned, stimulating environment which affords children the opportunity to develop foundational habits, attitudes, skills, and ideas necessary for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
Walden Childcare & PreSchool is truly unique in the way where we take pride in enabling our students to discover their true potential. Our students are able to become more confident, more creative and better able to make their own independent choices – qualities which help lead to success in life.
Our classroom environments are a caring, sharing, peaceful and unhurried atmosphere. All of our classrooms are fully equipped with certified and experienced teachers who respect every students’ needs and are dedicated to making a positive difference. Our students get to learn not only how to read and write, but they are also encouraged to think, communicate and express personal ideas all while responding creatively to challenges. We strive to promote an atmosphere where children can help and learn from each other.
Our School – The NAEYC Experience
Walden Childcare & PreSchool is accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children and a Member of the Houston Area Association for the Education of
Young Children.
NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. Together, we work to achieve a collective vision: that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has set 10 standards for early childhood programs that can help families make the right choice when they are looking for a child care center, preschool, or kindergarten. The standards and criteria are also the foundation of the NAEYC Accreditation system for early childhood programs. To earn accreditation, programs must meet all 10 standards.
There are only eight accredited Preschools in the greater city of Houston with two of those being in Sugar Land. Our school is proud to be one of those two in Sugar Land!
Our Staff
Our trained, highly qualified and caring staff takes a hands-on NAEYC approach to learning and provides a quality curriculum led by dedicated teachers to each of our students.
All of the staff at Walden Childcare & PreSchool strives to develop each student’s positive attitude toward learning, combined with high self-esteem, confidence and independence. The staff is committed to providing personal attention and professional education to stimulate continuous improvement, growth, and achievement for all of our students.
Community Service Center
SEARCH’s House of Tiny Treasures (HTT) is a nationally accredited preschool program that provides developmentally focused early childhood education to children, aged 2 – 5 years, who have experienced homelessness. Nutritious meals, education, and intensive art, play, and speech therapy address students’ needs and prepare them to be successful in kindergarten and beyond.
It is our Christmas tradition for our families at Walden Childcare & PreSchool to donate gifts for these children. By investing in these at‐risk children, we are striving to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
We will keep our families updated as we hope to continue this tradition every year.
We love all of our students and families at Walden Childcare & PreSchool !
Here are just some of the wonderful things that say about their experiences at our school.
Testimonials
My wife posted a review recently and I figured I’d add some comments. In general, this school has been the best thing we’ve done for our children. They’re learning at a pace far greater than we ever expected. My wife says the school feels like a family and that is really apparent when every teacher (even teachers from other classrooms) says good morning to your child and knows their name
Over the past year, this school has transitioned to new management, and while there have been bumps, they’ve really made great strides to bring the school into a modern facility. They installed a key-coded door, they now have iPads to provide parents with updates throughout the day and pictures with a secure app, and finally, they have an online portal for payments. These updates also mean they’ve encouraged leaving online reviews, and I feel with the care that they show our kids, a review is the least we can do.
Ultimately, we reviewed and interviewed a lot of schools/daycares, and I’m beyond happy with the decision we made. Crazy enough, this school is actually out of the way from where we work and live, but the drive is totally worth it.
Kids have been going to Walden for over 2 years and love it. Great owner and fantastic teachers. I highly recommend Walden Childcare & PreSchool.
Both of my children have been attending this school for a year. It is family-owned and beautifully run by a loving, caring staff. The kids learn quite a bit and have fun! They are safe and excited to go every day. I thoroughly recommend this school.
As a first time mom, I was so scared to let anyone take care of my little one. After doing much research and visiting many places, it was easy to choose Walden. The teachers and staff are one big family and treat the kids as their own! They are always doing fun crafts with the kids and having little events to keep things interesting! They really put the kids first And I would highly recommend them to anyone!
The teachers are great and really care for the kids! My son loved going to Walden and loved his teachers! If you’re looking for a relaxed and nurturing place to send your child, I would recommend Walden for sure!
We have loved our time at Walden Childcare & PreSchool! Their NAEYC accreditation is what first drew us there but seeing the longevity of many of the families and teachers is what got us to sign. It’s the first school we’ve been to where there isn’t constant turnover. We’ve been there for almost a year now and kids love their teachers! The school is very responsive with their communications. My kids are learning, growing and thriving!
From the moment we stepped through their doors, we knew we had found the perfect place for our child. Enrolling my son in Walden Childcare & PreSchool was the best decision I made. The staff is incredibly loving and treats my son like family. Seeing how happy he is there brings me immense joy.
Great school. My wife did a lot of research on many schools for our daughter and we decided on walden. My daughter loves her teachers and the activities they provide.
Everyone treats my children as if they were family. Big smiles, warm welcomes, and praise are given throughout the day and I see how happy my children are to be with their teachers and friends. Would recommend this school 100%. Two children, full time (M-F 8-5 PM), one started in the infant room at 1-year (previously with a at home nanny and noticed slow development with making friends, words, etc.). He has THRIVED. Comes home sharing new words, singing new songs – I know this was the best choice for him to grow. The other child is a newborn, started at 3 months and gets so much love and attention. It warms my heart that the teachers share they have to remember to put her (the baby) down sometimes. There is a great relief knowing that you’re children are being loved and cared for.
Best childcare facility in Sugar Land. It can really hard to find someone that you can trust with your child but they have gone above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable and happy. My children absolutely LOVE their teachers. The school is well organized and very clean and the teachers go above and beyond to make sure your child feels safe and well loved.
Wonderful place for kids, everyone is friendly and helpful, ready to guide the children. My niece has been going to Walden Childcare & PreSchool for over two years and loves it. She is ready to go to school, see her friends and learn new things.
A wonderful school with amazing staff who care deeply for your child. We love Ms. Gina, Aida, and Chaitanya! 10/10 recommend.
Walden is a great school with amazing staff and teachers. The NAEYC accreditation provides a great structured curriculum so the students are well prepared for school.
Been enrolled with our son for two months now starting at 12 weeks old. We have never second guessed our decision to go there. Great place!
13 month update. Still no thoughts of going else where.. the staff here trully loves our son as if he was one of their own.
My granddaughter has been attending this school since we she was two. All the teachers are amazing.
We have loved the time our daughter has spent at Walden Childcare & PreSchool. It makes us smile every time we walk her in and each teacher calls out her name to say good morning. They are kind and care deeply for our daughter. Would highly recommend Walden Childcare & PreSchool!
My wife posted a review recently and I figured I’d add some comments. In general, this school has been the best thing we’ve done for our children. They’re learning at a pace far greater than we ever expected. My wife says the school feels like a family and that is really apparent when every teacher (even teachers from other classrooms) says good morning to your child and knows their name
Over the past year, this school has transitioned to new management, and while there have been bumps, they’ve really made great strides to bring the school into a modern facility. They installed a key-coded door, they now have iPads to provide parents with updates throughout the day and pictures with a secure app, and finally, they have an online portal for payments. These updates also mean they’ve encouraged leaving online reviews, and I feel with the care that they show our kids, a review is the least we can do.
Ultimately, we reviewed and interviewed a lot of schools/daycares, and I’m beyond happy with the decision we made. Crazy enough, this school is actually out of the way from where we work and live, but the drive is totally worth it.
As a first time mom, I was so scared to let anyone take care of my little one. After doing much research and visiting many places, it was easy to choose Walden. The teachers and staff are one big family and treat the kids as their own! They are always doing fun crafts with the kids and having little events to keep things interesting! They really put the kids first And I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Both of my children have been attending this school for a year. It is family-owned and beautifully run by a loving, caring staff. The kids learn quite a bit and have fun! They are safe and excited to go every day. I thoroughly recommend this school.
Kids have been going to Walden for over 2 years and love it. Great owner and fantastic teachers. I highly recommend Walden Childcare & PreSchool.
The teachers are great and really care for the kids! My son loved going to Walden and loved his teachers! If you’re looking for a relaxed and nurturing place to send your child, I would recommend Walden for sure!
We have loved our time at Walden Childcare & PreSchool! Their NAEYC accreditation is what first drew us there but seeing the longevity of many of the families and teachers is what got us to sign. It’s the first school we’ve been to where there isn’t constant turnover. We’ve been there for almost a year now and kids love their teachers! The school is very responsive with their communications. My kids are learning, growing and thriving!
From the moment we stepped through their doors, we knew we had found the perfect place for our child. Enrolling my son in Walden Childcare & PreSchool was the best decision I made. The staff is incredibly loving and treats my son like family. Seeing how happy he is there brings me immense joy.
Everyone treats my children as if they were family. Big smiles, warm welcomes, and praise are given throughout the day and I see how happy my children are to be with their teachers and friends. Would recommend this school 100%. Two children, full time (M-F 8-5 PM), one started in the infant room at 1-year (previously with a at home nanny and noticed slow development with making friends, words, etc.). He has THRIVED. Comes home sharing new words, singing new songs – I know this was the best choice for him to grow. The other child is a newborn, started at 3 months and gets so much love and attention. It warms my heart that the teachers share they have to remember to put her (the baby) down sometimes. There is a great relief knowing that you’re children are being loved and cared for.
Great school. My wife did a lot of research on many schools for our daughter and we decided on walden. My daughter loves her teachers and the activities they provide.
Best childcare facility in Sugar Land. It can really hard to find someone that you can trust with your child but they have gone above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable and happy. My children absolutely LOVE their teachers. The school is well organized and very clean and the teachers go above and beyond to make sure your child feels safe and well loved.
Wonderful place for kids, everyone is friendly and helpful, ready to guide the children. My niece has been going to Walden Childcare & PreSchool for over two years and loves it. She is ready to go to school, see her friends and learn new things.
A wonderful school with amazing staff who care deeply for your child. We love Ms. Gina, Aida, and Chaitanya! 10/10 recommend.
My granddaughter has been attending this school since we she was two. All the teachers are amazing.
Been enrolled with our son for two months now starting at 12 weeks old. We have never second guessed our decision to go there. Great place!
13 month update. Still no thoughts of going else where.. the staff here trully loves our son as if he was one of their own.
Walden is a great school with amazing staff and teachers. The NAEYC accreditation provides a great structured curriculum so the students are well prepared for school.
We have loved the time our daughter has spent at Walden Childcare & PreSchool. It makes us smile every time we walk her in and each teacher calls out her name to say good morning. They are kind and care deeply for our daughter. Would highly recommend Walden Childcare & PreSchool!
Program & Tuition
Our Classrooms
(6 weeks – 21 months)
(21 months – 3 years)
(3 years – 5 years)
(5 years – 12 years)
(6 weeks – 21 months)
The infant environment is designed to meet each infant’s individual needs. Children under the age of one are free to sleep when they are tired and are fed when they are hungry. Around age one, the infant teacher begins to work with the parents to get the child on a regular eating schedule and ensure one nap per day to prepare the child for the Toddler classroom. They grow up too fast!
We believe that here, they are also able to develop long lasting relationships through music, movement, art, and much more. During this critical period, we assure that all care-givers are constantly working with the parents hand in hand to help the child feel as comfortable as possible. Each parent has access to a daily written report about their little one’s day as well as encouragement to help support the growth taking place.
Infant Curriculum
- Foster the development of trust and organic growth
- Support the development of sensory, language, and expression
- Increase independent skills, eye-hand coordination, observation skills and concentration skills
- Develop physical movement (both gross and fine motor skills)
- Support children’s understanding of order, and cause and effect relationships
- Development math and science skills through touch, taste, sight, hearing, and smell
- Encourage creative activities with simple art materials and musical instruments to allow self-expression
- Teaching of acceptance through the use of multicultural puppets and toys to introduce concepts
(21 months – 3 years)
Our children 21 months to 3 years are nurtured in a prepared environment at Walden Childcare & PreSchool. The classroom provides an environment that encourages them towards freedom and movement. We believe that through movement and exploration, toddlers are exposed to the broader world that helps them gain self confidence to engage in interactive play.
Toddler Curriculum
- Enrich the child’s vocabulary and language for overall communication
- Refinement of both fine motor skills and gross motor skills
- Development of cognitive skills by exploring books and various activities to increase their ability to concentrate and work independently
- Teach functional independence by taking care of oneself with a strong focus on bathroom independence
- Provide experiences that stimulate sensory and perceptual skills
- Understanding early mathematical concepts through hands-on materials for touching, stacking, sorting, and handling objects
- Exploring and discovering the world around us through the five senses
- Seeking comfort and confidence in the environment through the use of “trial and error”
- Encourage to express creativity and through art and personal meaning
(3 years – 5 years)
Primary Curriculum
- Encouragement of independence, self-confidence, self-esteem, and most importantly, self-control
- Development of the necessary concentration, coordination and working habits needed for successfully performing at advanced levels in the language, grammar, math, geography, science, and social studies
- Building of language with an emphasis of beginning, middle, and ending sounds of words
- Development of composition skills through reading and gathering information
- Refinement of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to strengthen the hand for writing
- Learning of numerical symbols with the proper quantity
- Encouragement of visual skills to recognize patterns and learn to match and sort
- Exploration, imitation, initiation, and pattern completion
- Exploration of dimension, shape, color, texture, weight, aroma, taste, pitch, and relationships through the sensory skills
- Emphasis on cultural aspects, to learn the names, flags, and locations of countries
- Studying of nature with hands-on activities which includes biology, botany, zoology, and physical science
- Encouragement towards independent thinking, reasoning, and problem solving skill
(5 years – 12 years)
We understand how important it is for working parents to make sure their children are in a safe and comfortable learning environment while they are away from school or home.
Here at Walden Childcare & PreSchool, our classrooms provide a safe place for each student’s social, emotional, and academic development while encouraging their individual growth. Our experienced and qualified teachers provide ideal educational materials for each age group. Our before- and after-school program for school-age students focuses on what students need and enjoy most: creative play indoors and outside, homework support, and healthy snacks to keep them energized. In a playful space, filled with fun and friendship, students are able to get a jumpstart on the essential readiness skills to begin and thrive in their academic career.
Schooler Curriculum
- Ensuring the classroom experience continues to prepare students for success at each level of the educational journey
- Encouragement of consistent morning routine with opportunities for calming activities, free play, and a whole group activity designed to set daily goals
- Learning and refinement of skills such as collaboration, thinking critically, expressing creativity, and communicating effectively
- Play-based learning (free and structured) to enable students in building a sense of community in the classroom, enhance their creativity, and grow as collaboration
- Providing dedicated time with educational resources for each student to receive homework support
- Outdoor and indoor play to provide students with physical challenges and develop habits for a healthy lifestyle
- Engaging students in fun activities to help build their social skills while exercising after a long day at school
- Essential teaching practices to redefine the learning experience through technology integration, small group instruction, and authentic project-based learning
- Support student emotional and academic growth
- Encouraging a culture of thinking and high expectations to cultivate a growth mindset in students
Tuition Information
Walden Childcare & PreSchool, which has been serving the Fort Bend area communities for more than two decades, is situated in Sugar Land, Texas. Information regarding the tuition fees will be made available soon. To receive comprehensive information and familiarize yourself with our school, schedule a tour with us, and we’ll be delighted to assist you with all your queries.
Parent Involvement
At Walden Childcare & PreSchool, parent involvement is considered crucial
Parents are the link between the home and the school. Our philosophy is to maintain continuity between the school and home through the participation of parents. We have multiple parent activities to build this continuity, including classroom observations, parent education events, holiday events, and parent-teacher conferences.
Parent involvement is greatly appreciated in our school community. We are grateful for the parental time that is donated to running and improving your child’s school.
Parent Portal
Walden Childcare & PreSchool Way
Our teachers foster the desire to learn through the following areas:
In this area, children develop coordination and motor skills while experiencing everyday activities. They become confident while learning good work habits.
Since young children take in their world through their senses, this area helps children distinguish, categorize, and relate new information.
At Walden Childcare & PreSchool, children learn the phonetic sounds of letters before they learn the alphabetical names in sequence. They are encouraged to explore books to find answers to their questions.
Since young children take in their world through their senses, this area helps children distinguish, categorize, and relate new information.
Children learn common land formations, such as islands and peninsulas. Large wooden puzzle maps are used for children to learn countries, climates, and products.
Math is learned through discovery rather than by verbal instruction. Children have tangible items to move as they learn to count. Walden Childcare & PreSchool develops an early enthusiasm for the world of numbers.
Walden Childcare & PreSchool Way
Our teachers foster the desire to learn through the following areas:
In this area, children develop coordination and motor skills while experiencing everyday activities. They become confident while learning good work habits.
Since young children take in their world through their senses, this area helps children distinguish, categorize, and relate new information.
At Walden Childcare & PreSchool, children learn the phonetic sounds of letters before they learn the alphabetical names in sequence. They are encouraged to explore books to find answers to their questions. rephrase
Since young children take in their world through their senses, this area helps children distinguish, categorize, and relate new information.
Children learn common land formations, such as islands and peninsulas. Large wooden puzzle maps are used for children to learn countries, climates, and products.
Math is learned through discovery rather than by verbal instruction. Children have tangible items to move as they learn to count. Walden Childcare & PreSchool develops an early enthusiasm for the world of numbers. rephrase
Schedule a Tour
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16103 Lexington Blvd.,
Sugar Land Texas, 77479 - Mon - Fri 6:30am to 6:30pm