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Peacocks are On the Rise!

Get to know our story, our mission, and the opportunities waiting for every student.

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Building Opportunities for Every Student

Our Mission

Preschool-age children have active imaginations and learn through play. Our teachers foster learning by nurturing children’s natural curiosity and our programs are designed to support children’s development through imaginative play, exploration and active learning. During structured activities, children increase their skills in communication, math and problem-solving. Teachers help children stretch their language skills by asking thought-provoking questions and introducing new vocabulary during science, art, snack time, and other activities. Children engage in a wide range of hands-on activities that challenge them to observe closely, ask questions, test ideas, solve problems and improve their physical abilities. Children develop healthy social and emotional skills, like managing their feelings, learning to express themselves appropriately and developing positive relationships with their peers.

Learn More About Us

Named for nearby Maymont Park, this 20-room school opened April 1, 1957, for Junior Primary-grade 6 pupils from Randolph and West End. Dedicated May 25, 1958, it used Sidney School as an annex until 1961, when Sidney was moved to special classes. Maymont was a middle school in 1970-71 and an annex to Amelia School starting 1971-72. In September 2010, Maymont became an RPS Preschool Center.

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Last Chance to Shape our Future!

October 14, 2026

Last Chance to Shape our Future!

We would love to see you and your family tomorrow (October 15) at Richmond High School for the Arts from 5:30–7 p.m. for an evening of conversation and planning for the future of our schools. Learn...

RPS Direct: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

October 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Pride at the Center: Ingrid, our first-ever student writer for RPS Direct, is currently a senior at Richmond High School for the Arts. Upon graduation, Ingrid plans to attend college, where she wil...

RPS Direct: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

October 13, 2026

RPS Direct: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Jason's Monday Message: I hope you all had a restful weekend! We have a lot to celebrate this week, from the incredible work of our School Nutrition Services team to the people, cultures, and tradi...

RPS Direct: Friday, October 9, 2026

October 9, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, October 9, 2026

Freedom to Turn the Page: October 4 - 10 is Banned Books Week, and to celebrate, RPS middle school students joined peers from across the region for a special Banned Books Week Celebration hosted by...

Maymont at a Glance

Maymont Preschool is home of the Peacocks!

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18

Full-time teachers

152

Students enrolled in grade K-5th

8:1

Student to teacher ratio