Welcome to Strong Roots Discover & Play
Mission Statement
At Strong Roots Discover & Play, our mission is to provide children with a safe, joyful, and nature-rich environment where play leads the way. We honor each child’s uniqueness and nurture growth across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains. While academic readiness is important, we believe emotional readiness is the foundation that empowers children to enter kindergarten, and life, with confidence, resilience, and curiosity.
The Strong Roots Approach
At Strong Roots, I believe childhood should be rooted in nature, wonder, and joyful discovery. Here, muddy hands, bare feet, and curious hearts are celebrated. The woodland is our classroom, the seasons are our curriculum, and the children’s voices guide our path.
In my care, children grow and learn in countless ways. They become brave, strong, and courageous as they tackle new challenges- whether it be by climbing, leading the way on a trail, or forming new friendships. Along the way, they strengthen their understanding across developmental domains: social, emotional, cognitive, language, literacy, and physical growth. Each experience builds the confidence, resilience, and skills they need to navigate challenges, embrace new opportunities, and thrive in their own unique ways.
Confidence, resilience, empathy, and self-regulation lay the foundation for lifelong learning, and these qualities are nurtured daily through play and nature-based experiences at Strong Roots.
I strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and joyful environment where every child feels seen, valued, and free to flourish. Each child is unique, and I do my best to meet their individual needs and interests through play-based learning, nature-based education, and engaged supervision. My goal is to spark curiosity, nurture development, and create meaningful experiences that help children grow deeply connected to themselves, to others, and to the natural world.
Just as strong roots help a tree grow tall, Strong Roots Discover & Play gives children the foundation to thrive, explore, and discover the world in their own beautiful way.
Allison Griffith - Owner & Director of Strong Roots Discover & Play, LLC.
Program Information & Tuition
Monday - Wednesday: 8am - 12:30pm ($165 per week)
Thursday - Friday: 8am - 12:30pm ($110 per week)
Enrollment Year Round (Waitlist available)
Included in Tuition:
Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack each day
The use of waterproof gear, fleece-lined and unlined bibs and jackets for all-weather play
At Strong Roots, we value clear communication and consistency so families can plan with ease, and children can focus on what matters most—growing, discovering, and playing.
We also believe in equity and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to explore the outdoors in all kinds of environments, equipped with the proper gear, so that every child can fully engage with nature and learning, regardless of background.
Location
Strong Roots Discover & Play is located at:
600 Peace Pipe Ct,
Lusby, MD
Meet Ms Allison
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Ms Allison
CEO/Founder/Educator
Allison Griffith holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development. The College of Southern Maryland also awarded her with a child care provider letter of recognition, as well as an Early Childhood Development Certificate. The Maryland Child Care Credential Program recognizes individual child care providers who increase their qualifications beyond the requirements of state licensing and registration regulations. She holds a Level 2, Administrator Credential.