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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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RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Monday, September 14, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month begins tomorrow, September 15, and runs through October 15. This is a time to celebrate the many vital contributions of Hispanic Americans to Richmond, the Commonwealth, and...

RPS Direct: Friday, September 11, 2026

September 14, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, September 11, 2026

When We Raise the Bar, Students RiseWith strong support and high expectations, RPS multilingual learners are making big gains! In Richmond, 39.2% of multilingual learners passed, compared to only 3...

RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

September 8, 2026

RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

I hope you all had a restful and joyful holiday weekend! Last Monday, I noted that we were up again – for the 3rd year in a row! — on all four SOLs. I also alluded to the fact that we had additiona...

RPS Direct: Thursday, September 3, 2026

September 3, 2026

RPS Direct: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Building a Solid Foundation: Recognizing how important it is to build a strong foundation in literacy early, Mrs. Conklin, a kindergarten teacher at Westover Hills Elementary School, wanted to make...

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