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Young School of King’s Contrivance
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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to Young School of King’s Contrivance, located in Columbia! Our school is conveniently located at Rivers Park at King’s Contrivance.
We’re pleased to offer programming for infants through pre-kindergarten at our state-of-the-art school which features five outdoor play areas including a bike path, playing field and multiple playgrounds. We offer flexible full- and part-time schedule options in our programs to meet your family’s needs. Our curriculum is inspired by two internationally acclaimed programs: Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) and the Reggio Emilia approach.
Your child’s health and safety is our top priority. Our dedicated teaching staff completes ongoing professional development and training, including maintaining current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certifications.
We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the day while your child is in our care. Get access to live streaming video of your child’s classroom, plus other real-time updates, with our exclusive mobile app for families, SproutAbout.
We would love to have your child join us. Schedule a tour today to learn more! I look forward to meeting you and your family!
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Meet Our Staff
Gail Brame, Director
Education: Bachelor's in educational studies from Grand Canyon University, Master's in educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University
Certifications: Preschool Child Care Teacher Certification, Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification, School Age Certification, Director Certification
My name is Gail Brame and I have been a member of the Young School team since 2016! I have over 20 years of experience in the field of Education. I have taught all age groups from Infant and toddlers through school age. Through-out my ECE career I have served as an assistant teacher, lead teacher, education coordinator and now serving as head of school. I am passionate about building strong educational teams where the educators share in my beliefs that children are capable and competent.
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Catie Chafey, Assistant Director
Education: Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Technology
Certifications: Preschool Child Care Teacher Certification, Infant/ Toddler Teacher Certification, Medication Administration Certification, and CPR
I have been with The Young School for six years. I came to YS after working in the public school system for about five years, grades K-5. I have an adorable dog named Sebastian whom I love to spend as much time with as possible. I am also very close with my family and love spending time with my niece and nephews. I am so excited to meet you and your family soon!
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