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1. Educational Leadership
BELA is founded and led by an experienced educator with more than 10 years of experience serving children and families throughout Prince George’s County and Washington, DC.
At Brooks Early Learning Academy (BELA), we're preparing to open a safe, nurturing, and engaging early learning center where children can learn, grow, and thrive. As we complete our development and licensing process, we invite families to join our Interest List and be among the first to receive opening announcements, enrollment opportunities, and academy updates.
6511 Princess Garden Parkway
Lanham, MD 20706
Coming Soon
Currently in Development & Licensing
Toddler • Preschool
Before & After Care
Serving Children
& Families
My name is Jared Brooks, and I am the proud Founder and Executive Director of Brooks Early Learning Academy. For more than a decade, I have dedicated my career to educating and supporting children and families throughout Prince George’s County, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Throughout my educational journey, I have served as an elementary teacher across multiple grade levels and diverse learning communities. I have also worked as a college instructor, helping educate and mentor future professionals.
I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Bowie State University and am currently a doctoral candidate in Education and Leadership at National University.
My experiences as an educator, mentor, and leader have strengthened my belief that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
“Our goal is not only to prepare children for school, but to inspire a lifelong love of learning and create a strong foundation for their future.
At Brooks Early Learning Academy, we combine experienced educational leadership, play-centered learning, strong family partnerships, and individualized support to help every child build confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for future success.
BELA is founded and led by an experienced educator with more than 10 years of experience serving children and families throughout Prince George’s County and Washington, DC.
Children learn through exploration, creativity, movement, hands-on activities, and meaningful play designed to support the whole child.
Our learning experiences strengthen early literacy, mathematics, communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
We believe strong communication and collaboration between families and educators are essential to every child’s success.
Every child develops at their own pace. We provide support that reflects each child’s strengths, interests, and developmental needs.
Families receive regular updates, photos, announcements, and information about their child’s daily experiences through Brightwheel.
Brooks Early Learning Academy offers age-appropriate programs designed to support children’s academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Ages 12–24 Months
A nurturing program focused on language development, sensory exploration, movement, social-emotional learning, and building independence through meaningful play.
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Ages 2–3 Years
Hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, communication, creativity, early learning skills, and confidence.
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Ages 3–4 Years
A school-readiness program that supports early literacy, mathematics, science, social-emotional learning, and creative expression.
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School-Age Children
A safe and enriching program offering homework support, academic activities, recreation, guided play, and opportunities for social development.
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Limited Availability
Limited Saturday care may be available based on family need, staffing, and enrollment availability.
Coming Soon
Planned enrichment opportunities may include STEM, arts, summer learning, family events, and seasonal activities.
Join our Interest List and tell us which program your family is interested in. We’ll keep you informed about availability, enrollment, and opening updates.
At Brooks Early Learning Academy, we believe children learn best through play, exploration, strong relationships, and engaging educational experiences. Our curriculum supports the whole child while encouraging curiosity, creativity, confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth.
Curriculum updates, photos, documentation, and family communication.
Every child is unique and capable of success.
Play is an essential part of learning and development.
Strong relationships support academic and social growth.
Families are children’s first and most important teachers.
Children thrive when they feel safe, valued, and supported.
Early educational experiences lay the foundation for lifelong learning.
Read-aloud experiences, vocabulary development, letter recognition, phonological awareness, storytelling, comprehension, and early writing.
Counting, number recognition, sorting, patterns, measurement, shapes, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving.
Children build confidence, express emotions appropriately, develop empathy, cooperate with others, and practice independent problem-solving.
Hands-on science, STEM activities, nature exploration, observation, inquiry, and sensory learning.
Art, music, movement, dramatic play, imaginative activities, and opportunities for self-expression.
Early academic skills, communication, independence, curiosity, critical thinking, and habits that prepare children for future educational success.
Our goal is to build a strong educational foundation while helping every child become a curious, confident, capable, and compassionate learner.
Every day at Brooks Early Learning Academy is carefully planned to provide children with a balance of structured learning, creative exploration, physical activity, healthy routines, and meaningful social interactions. While schedules may vary by age group, each child experiences a nurturing environment that encourages confidence, independence, and joyful learning.
Children are welcomed into a safe, caring environment where they begin the day with free exploration and warm interactions with teachers and classmates.
Songs, greetings, calendar activities, storytelling, and conversations that build communication and social-emotional skills.
Children participate in literacy, mathematics, science, sensory exploration, dramatic play, and hands-on educational activities.
Nutritious meals and snacks help children stay energized while encouraging healthy eating habits and independence.
A calm period where children can rest, recharge, read quietly, or participate in peaceful activities appropriate for their age.
Art, music, movement, STEM projects, dramatic play, and imaginative activities encourage creativity and confidence.
Children enjoy active play, nature exploration, gross motor development, and cooperative games in a safe outdoor environment.
Teachers share updates with families through Brightwheel while children leave with positive memories from their day.
We’re currently preparing for our official opening. Join our Interest List today to receive enrollment announcements, licensing updates, and early registration opportunities.
At Brooks Early Learning Academy, the safety and well-being of every child are at the center of everything we do. Our policies, facility procedures, staff preparation, and family communication practices are designed to create a secure, healthy, and nurturing environment.
Your child’s safety
is our highest priority.
Controlled access and clear pickup procedures help ensure children are released only to approved individuals.
Team members complete required background screening and employment checks before working with children.
Staff members receive appropriate CPR and First Aid training to respond confidently in an emergency.
Regular cleaning, sanitation, handwashing, and health practices support a safe learning environment.
BELA maintains emergency plans and practices procedures for fire, weather, evacuation, and other situations.
Families receive timely updates, notices, and important information through Brightwheel and direct communication.
We understand that choosing an early learning academy is a major decision. Families deserve confidence that their child is cared for by attentive professionals in an environment built around safety, respect, communication, and trust.
We believe families deserve clear and straightforward information. Tuition at Brooks Early Learning Academy supports high-quality care, experienced educational leadership, engaging curriculum, family communication, and a safe learning environment.
24–36 months · 2 years old
Our Toddler Program encourages curiosity, independence, and early learning through hands-on exploration in a safe, nurturing environment.
3 years old
Our Preschool Program builds confidence through engaging, play-based learning that prepares children for future academic success.
4–5 years old
Our Pre-K Program prepares children for kindergarten by developing academic skills, independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Kindergarten–Grade 8
Our Before & After School Care Program provides a safe, structured environment where students receive academic support, enrichment, and supervised recreation.
Saturday childcare
Our Saturday Care Program provides flexible weekend care in a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children and families who need additional support.
Registration and supply fees may apply.
Sibling discounts may be available.
Saturday Care is available for $100.00 per day.
Registration, supply, late-payment, or other applicable fees will be confirmed before enrollment.
Program availability is based on licensing, staffing, age group, and classroom capacity.
Join our Interest List to receive official enrollment dates, final tuition information, program availability, and opening updates.
Brooks Early Learning Academy is currently preparing for its official opening in Lanham, Maryland. Join our Interest List to receive updates about licensing, enrollment dates, program availability, tuition, tours, and family events.
Joining the Interest List does not guarantee enrollment or require payment. It allows us to learn more about your family’s childcare needs and keep you informed as BELA prepares to open.
Opening and licensing updates
Final tuition and fee information
Official enrollment announcements
Tour and open-house invitations
Program and age-group availability
Family events and academy news
6511 Princess Garden Parkway
Lanham, MD 20706
Currently in Development & Licensing
