Kindergarten-ready, and so much more.
Our Pre-K classroom is where academic confidence takes root. A structured, standards-aligned curriculum meets the warmth and individual attention that makes each child feel ready — not rushed — for kindergarten.
The bridge to kindergarten, built with intention
Pre-K is a pivotal year, and we treat it that way. Our curriculum is aligned to Louisiana kindergarten-readiness benchmarks, covering early reading, math reasoning, writing, and science — delivered through engaged, hands-on instruction rather than rote memorization.
Just as important: we build the habits that make kindergarten feel easy. Following multi-step directions, working in a group, raising a hand, managing frustration, and taking pride in finished work. Children leave our Pre-K room not just academically prepared, but genuinely excited for what's next.
What makes our pre-k program different
Kindergarten-readiness curriculum
Aligned to state benchmarks in literacy, math, and science through hands-on instruction.
Guided reading groups
Small-group instruction meets each child exactly where they are as readers.
Math & reasoning skills
Number sense, patterns, and early problem-solving built through games and manipulatives.
Executive function coaching
Focus, follow-through, and classroom routines that transfer directly to kindergarten.
Our daily schedule
A predictable, nurturing rhythm designed specifically for 4 – 5 years.
5:00 – 8:30 AM
Arrival & morning journals
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Literacy block: phonics & guided reading
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Math block: number sense & games
11:15 – 12:00 PM
Outdoor play
12:00 – 12:45 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 2:15 PM
Rest time
2:15 – 3:00 PM
Science or social studies project
3:00 – 5:30 PM
Enrichment centers, snack & pickup
What your child will do every week
Guided reading groups
Leveled small-group instruction tailored to each child's stage.
Hands-on math games
Counting, patterns, and early operations through play, not worksheets.
Journaling & early writing
Daily practice building letter formation and self-expression.
Science & discovery projects
Weather tracking, plant growth, and simple experiments.
What your child will gain
Reads simple sight words and decodes short phonetic words
Writes their name and forms letters with growing control
Counts to 20+ and understands basic addition/subtraction concepts
Follows multi-step directions and classroom routines independently
Demonstrates confidence, curiosity, and kindergarten-ready stamina
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Ready to see our pre-k classroom in person?
Ready to see the Pre-K classroom in action? We'll walk you through our full kindergarten-readiness curriculum.
Or call us at (225) 390-1136