Hood College Lab School Campus

Georgetown Hill’s Hood College Lab School is operated jointly by the college’s Department of Education and Georgetown Hill. Established in 1929 by Onica Prall, a Hood College professor, the Lab School serves children and families in Frederick, as well as parents who are employed by Hood College. We offer both full- and part-time programs for Twos through Pre-Kindergartners. The play-based P.L.A.N. curriculum at Hood utilizes evidence-based approaches to early childhood education that spark the natural learner in every child.

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Campus Highlights

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The campus includes three spacious classrooms designed to support play and learning and two engaging outdoor play spaces.
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The Lab School serves as a field placement site for Hood students pursuing teacher certification in early childhood education.
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We participate in several annual events in the community including the Kris Kringle Parade and a Family Night at the Frederick Keys stadium.

Hood College Lab School Campus

302 W. 5th Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 240-220-4480
Email: labschool@georgetownhill.com
Hours: 7am-6pm

Young boy sitting on a blue and yellow seesaw outdoors on a sunny day.
Child hanging upside down from a dome climbing structure, smiling at the camera, with another child visible in the background.
Two young girls at a small table near a window, working with small objects, with colorful scarves hanging on the wall beside them.
Bright preschool classroom with round tables, small chairs, educational posters, and various play stations.
Wider view of the Onica Prall Child Development Laboratory brick building, with surrounding greenery and a fenced playground visible on the side.

Campus Tour

Explore Hood College Lab School and discover what makes Georgetown Hill Early School a joyful place to grow, learn, and belong.

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Programs Offered

Twos

Threes

Pre-K

Lunch Program

Hood College Dining Services offers hot lunch when the college is in session. Check with your Campus Director for details!

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Campus Director

Meet Shelby Monsini

Shelby Monsini has been a dedicated member of the Georgetown Hill community since 2014. With a background in elementary education, Shelby discovered her passion for early childhood education at GHES. Shelby has served as both a teacher and director, working at the Apple Ridge and Clarksburg campuses before landing at the Hood College Lab School location. Shelby cherishes the connections she builds with children and their families, finding immense joy in watching children grow and thrive. Outside of work, Shelby enjoys baking, cooking, spending time with her family and their dogs, and gardening.