Capitol Hill Learning Group (CHLG) was founded in 2006 by two Hill moms who were interested in creating an environment of learning for their children. CHLG began solely as a preschool program and has morphed and changed some over the years. The 2011-2012 school year marked our biggest change, when CHLG's Hybrid Academy was born. The Hybrid Academy will serve Kindergarten through second grade in 2013-14, with a plan in place to expand by a grade level per year up through at least fourth grade. You can read more about CHLG Academy and hybrid schooling under the "classes" tab.
CHLG offers teacher-led classes for children 2.5 to 8 years of age and parent/child playgroups for children 14 months to 2.5 years. CHLG has nine staff members (Martha Herndon, CHLG's Director, Carrie Russell, CHLG's Membership Coordinator, and seven classroom teachers). Parents contribute by assisting in their child's classroom on a rotating basis and by volunteering in other capacities to help keep the school running smoothly. It's a great way to be involved in your child's early social and educational interactions and to get to know other families in the community.
As you know, your children are open and full of wonder. They are curious about the world and anxious to learn. It's important to us to provide a learning environment where children can feel confident and comfortable, and one of the ways we do this is by keeping our class sizes small. Our maximum class size is 10 children, which means more individualized attention for each child.
CHLG is faith-based in the Christian tradition. While we are organized in such a way that there is freedom to talk about God, Jesus Christ and the Bible, we welcome families from other faiths as well as families who do not consider themselves religious. Though our group is not a fit for everyone (and we certainly respect the choice not to participate with us) we are proud of the fact that we have had great support from the community-at-large and continue to have a diverse group of families participating with us. If you have questions about the faith-based aspect of the school please see our FAQ tab.
At CHLG our goal is to allow children to be children while helping them become individuals who understand that they are made in God's image to care for and about others and to use their gifts and talents to serve God and others. We seek to provide a developmentally appropriate program that engages children's minds, encourages their creativity, guides their choices, nurtures their strengths and graciously addresses their unique challenges. We desire that God's love be at the forefront of all that we say and do, and with His help we seek to minister emotionally, physically, and spiritually, both to the children in our care and to their families.
Because of the space Washington Community Fellowship has shared with us (433 9th St, NE), we have been able to create a program that meets the needs of parents in our community with children ranging from fourteen months through eight years of age. Please peruse the rest of our site for more information about class offerings, tuition, and the application process.
Warmly,
Martha Herndon
Director, CHLG
CHLG offers teacher-led classes for children 2.5 to 8 years of age and parent/child playgroups for children 14 months to 2.5 years. CHLG has nine staff members (Martha Herndon, CHLG's Director, Carrie Russell, CHLG's Membership Coordinator, and seven classroom teachers). Parents contribute by assisting in their child's classroom on a rotating basis and by volunteering in other capacities to help keep the school running smoothly. It's a great way to be involved in your child's early social and educational interactions and to get to know other families in the community.
As you know, your children are open and full of wonder. They are curious about the world and anxious to learn. It's important to us to provide a learning environment where children can feel confident and comfortable, and one of the ways we do this is by keeping our class sizes small. Our maximum class size is 10 children, which means more individualized attention for each child.
CHLG is faith-based in the Christian tradition. While we are organized in such a way that there is freedom to talk about God, Jesus Christ and the Bible, we welcome families from other faiths as well as families who do not consider themselves religious. Though our group is not a fit for everyone (and we certainly respect the choice not to participate with us) we are proud of the fact that we have had great support from the community-at-large and continue to have a diverse group of families participating with us. If you have questions about the faith-based aspect of the school please see our FAQ tab.
At CHLG our goal is to allow children to be children while helping them become individuals who understand that they are made in God's image to care for and about others and to use their gifts and talents to serve God and others. We seek to provide a developmentally appropriate program that engages children's minds, encourages their creativity, guides their choices, nurtures their strengths and graciously addresses their unique challenges. We desire that God's love be at the forefront of all that we say and do, and with His help we seek to minister emotionally, physically, and spiritually, both to the children in our care and to their families.
Because of the space Washington Community Fellowship has shared with us (433 9th St, NE), we have been able to create a program that meets the needs of parents in our community with children ranging from fourteen months through eight years of age. Please peruse the rest of our site for more information about class offerings, tuition, and the application process.
Warmly,
Martha Herndon
Director, CHLG
