Infants of Dunwoody

Specialties

Dunwoody Academy blends play time and «seat work,» helping develop academic skills while allowing children to learn through play.

Reading and writing isn’t the only way kids learn.

Play isn’t just good for your kid’s body. Play actually helps your child’s brain grow and learn.

Whether it’s attacking pretend enemies or playing with the dollhouse, there’s a whole lot going on when young kids use their imagination in play. Pretend play uses many parts of the brain, including language, movement, emotion, and thinking. It also helps kids figure out how things work and how they fit into the world, and it lets them explore new roles. Research has shown that kids who gets lots of pretend playing time are better at complicated thinking (known as «abstract thought») and are more social.

Playing with blocks (or other construction toys) boosts problem-​solving skills in kids.

Board games teach kids about rules, decision making, taking turns, and social skills. The games can also help your child work on important early math skills like counting, as well as color and shape recognition.

Playing outside actually boosts kids’ academic achievement and improves their behavior.

Students at schools that have an outdoor component score higher in critical thinking skills, math, reading, and behavior.

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by: GreatSchools Staff

Meet the Business Owner

LaQuetta B.

Business Owner

In 1986 my daughter, Ginevra Boyes and I founded Infants of Dunwoody.

I have turned over the day to day operations to Tameka Brown and I have taken on more of a consulting role. Tameka has been with Infants of Dunwoody for over 5 years. As Director, she is well accustomed to handling the center on a daily basis. Tameka holds a master’s degree, with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. She is dedicated, focused and committed to providing the best possible care and educational opportunities to the children entrusted to our program. My husband, Ed Brummett retired from the Veterans Hospital in Decatur and continues to handle the accounting and corporate side of the business. We have lived in Dunwoody for 30 years and we are so proud of our contribution to this community.