4 to 5 years
Pre-K
A full year to get ready for kindergarten: letters and sounds, numbers, and the confidence to raise a hand.
- 1 teacher to 10 children
- 20 children in one room
- 5, 3 or 2 days a week
About the pre-K room
Pre-K is the year before kindergarten, and our goal is a child who walks into school ready and excited. We work on letters and sounds, counting and simple patterns, writing their name, and following two-step directions. Just as important, we practise the school skills nobody teaches on a worksheet: opening a lunch box, asking for help, waiting a turn and handling a small setback. In spring we meet with you about kindergarten and share what we have seen.
Openings: Touring now for next fall
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Letters, sounds and numbers
Short, playful lessons every day, then practice in games and centers. No drilling, no homework.
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School-day skills
Lining up, listening in a group, packing their own bag. Small things that make the first week of kindergarten easier.
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A clear picture for you
Checklists in fall and spring show where your child is strong and where to give a little more practice at home.
A look at the day
What the day holds
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8:30
Morning meeting
Letter of the week, calendar and a short read-aloud.
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9:00
Small groups
Teachers work with four or five children on letters, sounds or numbers.
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10:00
Outside
Big yard, ball games and garden jobs.
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11:30
Lunch
Children open their own containers and clean up their spot.
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1:00
Projects
Rest for those who need it, then building, art and science projects.
How you will hear about the day
- Photos and notes in the parent app
- Kindergarten readiness checklist in fall and spring
- A spring meeting about the move to kindergarten
What to bring
- A small blanket for rest time
- A change of clothes
- A backpack they can open and close themselves
Label everything with your child's name. We keep a cubby for each child.
Tuition
Pre-K tuition
Breakfast, lunch and two snacks are included. Some school districts offer free pre-K hours; ask us how families combine them with our day.
The lower number is our core day (8:00 to 5:00). The higher number is our extended day (6:45 to 6:00).
| SCHEDULE | PER MONTH |
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| 5 days a week | $1,290–$1,420 |
| 3 days a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) | $900–$990 |
| 2 days a week (Tue, Thu) | $640–$710 |
Free to join. No deposit until you accept a spot.
Questions about pre-K
Ask us anything on a tour, or call Marco Ruiz at (608) 555-0143.
Will my child be ready for kindergarten?
That is the whole goal of the year. We share a readiness checklist in fall and spring, so there are no surprises.
Is there homework?
No. We may send home a book or a simple game to play together, but never worksheets.
What if my child has a late birthday?
Talk to us. Some children do a second year of pre-K, and we will give you an honest view, not a sales pitch.
Other programs
Come see the pre-K room.
Book a tour in person or by video, or join the free waitlist. We reply within one business day.