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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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Share Your Voice: Take Our Clear Backpack Survey

September 23, 2026

Share Your Voice: Take Our Clear Backpack Survey

RPS students, families, teachers, and staff are encouraged to complete our Clear Backpack Survey. What's working well? What could be improved? Your feedback will help us better understand your expe...

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

September 23, 2026

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Futures at the Center: A school building can say a lot without saying a word. It can tell a student, You are safe here. You are valued here. You belong here. You matter. Or, when a building is agin...

RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

September 22, 2026

RPS Direct: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Dear RPS Families: I hope you all had a restful weekend! And to those who celebrated Yom Kippur, I hope you had a meaningful fast, and I wish you a good and sweet new year! This morning, I’d like t...

RPS Direct: Friday, September 18, 2026

September 18, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, September 18, 2026

Celebrating Inclusion: Please join us in congratulating Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond High School for the Arts, and Mary Munford Elementary School for being recognized by Special Olympics ...

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