Columbia, AL

Dothan Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education for children from infancy through elementary years. The center features specially trained Montessori teachers who follow child-directed learning principles in prepared environments. Their curriculum emphasizes practical life skills, sensorial development, language arts, mathematics, and cultural studies. The facility includes age-appropriate Montessori materials, outdoor play areas, and focuses on developing independence and critical thinking skills. They maintain low student-teacher ratios and provide individualized learning plans for each child.

Primrose School of Dothan follows the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach, blending purposeful play with nurturing guidance from trained teachers. Their research-based curriculum includes literacy, math, science, social studies, and character development. The school features secure facilities with age-appropriate classrooms, outdoor playgrounds, and dedicated learning centers. They emphasize whole-child development through their Harmony & Heart® program that incorporates music, art, and physical activity. The center maintains strict safety protocols, including secure entry systems and comprehensive background checks for all staff.

Ashford Head Start Center provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to children from low-income families in the Columbia service area. The program focuses on school readiness through evidence-based curriculum that addresses cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Services include health screenings, nutritious meals, family engagement activities, and special needs support. The center employs qualified teachers with early childhood credentials and maintains small class sizes with individualized attention. Their holistic approach includes parent education and community resource connections to support overall family well-being.