Pre-School & Pre-K Classes
Preschool Program (3–4 years)
5-day program: M–F (9:15am–1:15pm)
3-day program: M, W, F (9:15am–1:15pm)
2-day program: T, Th (9:15am–1:15pm)
10:1 ratio
Children in the preschool program will receive age-appropriate learning experiences centered around their social, emotional and cognitive growth. Through our play-based system, your child will develop skills which will allow them to discover their unique identity as a learner and also grow their awareness in being part of a class community. Our Preschool 3/4 program model focuses on preparing your child to thrive in pre-k the following year.
Pre-K Program (4–5 years)
Monday-Friday
Session 1: 9:00am–1:00pm
Session 2: 9:30am–1:30pm option (1 spot left!)
10:1 ratio
Your pre-kindergartener will explore our monthly themes as they prepare their independence, social, emotional and cognitive learning skills! Developed by seasoned early elementary educators, this program includes learning goals and expectations of an all-encompassing elementary learning environment. Our program provides elements of structure that integrates foundational academic learning skills, while maintaining an element of play-centered experiences. Your child will explore the preschool version of the Experience Early Learning curriculum AND lessons developed to build foundational literacy skills based on the Science of Reading. With our experience, your child and family can confidently begin their academic career.
Following a group plan, led by a teacher, is a learned behavioral social skill. At Creative Minds, we see this social skill being at the foundation of a successful learner in a school environment. Being a member of a class community requires many social skills involving following a plan and regulating oneself. Intentional learning moments are crafted throughout the day to give children opportunities to develop this important foundational social skill in a safe environment with trained educators.
While our pace may shift in doing a group plan, expected and predictable routines create a safe environment, allowing everyone to complete a goal as a community!
Creative Minds is the perfect place for your future kindergartener!
With so many pre-k options, it may be challenging to pick the best for your child. That’s where our unique and powerful program comes into play.
Contrary to popular belief, kindergarten success has MUCH less to do with ABCs and 123s, and much MORE to do with knowing how to be a student with a new group of friends! At Creative Minds, we are committed to fostering the necessary skills, confidence and independence to help your child THRIVE during their kindergarten year and beyond.
We know because this program has been developed by certificated kindergarten teachers who have seen this magical transition with our own eyes. With decades of experience, we know what REALLY matters.
Pre-Literacy Skills
Activities emphasizing language, letter sounds, rhyme and familiarization the alphabet. Recognizing, building and writing our names paired with intentional read-alouds, songs, and wordplay to build language and literary confidence.
Social-Emotional Skills
Learning how to play fair, follow a group plan, and develop a sense of agency. When students have the tools to navigate social experiences, they feel confident to take on the big kindergarten transition with pride and awareness.
Independence
From separating from family for the first time, eating in a group and opening their lunches to independently getting their backpack on and asking for help when needed, independence is KEY when your child transitions into a big, busy kindergarten classroom of 18 + friends and 1 teacher.
Foundational Math Skills
Counting, exploring numbers, comparing, and categorizing are all an embedded part of our curriculum that helps set the stage for further math learning with a true understanding of the Base 10 System.
Motor Skills
Motor skills are embedded across our program. Gross (big) movement skills will help your child develop physically, navigate their space at school, and understand their body in a space. Fine (small) motor skills help strengthen hand muscles and refine movements so your child will be ready to write, draw and manipulate without fatigue, zip their own backpack, and more.