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About Us
A community-centered home for early learning.
NexGen Early Learning Academy was built by educators and parents who believe every child deserves a joyful, rigorous, and safe start.
Our Mission
Empowering children to grow academically, socially, emotionally, creatively.
We provide a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality early learning environment where children build the educational foundations and social-emotional confidence to thrive regardless of background or circumstance.
Our Mission
To shape the next generation of confident, compassionate, and capable leaders beginning with their very first classroom.
What we believe
Four values guiding every day.
Nurturing Care
Every child is welcomed, known, and celebrated as the unique learner they are.
Educational Excellence
Research-based curriculum delivered by experienced, credentialed teachers.
Family Partnership
We grow alongside families through open, daily communication.
Community First
Inclusive, equitable opportunities for every family we serve in DC & Maryland.
Community-Centered
A village around every child.
We're proud to serve working families across Washington, DC and Maryland. Through partnerships with local libraries, museums, and family-support organizations, our classrooms reach far beyond their four walls.
Family workshops, parent-teacher conferences, and culture-rich celebrations keep every family connected to the rhythm of their child's learning.
Meet the Team
Educators your family will love.
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Shayla Whiteside
Director
Early childhood educator with 20+ years guiding young learners and mentoring families.
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Ms. Joelle Carter
Lead Preschool Teacher
Reggio-inspired educator passionate about play-based STEM and storytelling.
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Dr. Maya Thomas.
Director
Early childhood educator with 20+ years guiding young learners and mentoring families.
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Mr. Andre Bell
Infant Program Lead
Certified in infant CPR with a calm, attentive presence beloved by families.
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