“You know that the beginning is the most important part of any work, especially in the case of a young and tender thing; for that is the time at which the character is being formed and the desired impression is more readily taken”
– Plato

Through consistent classroom practices and routines, young children acclimate themselves to the school environment and the role of a student.  Allowing the child to explore in an organized environment, the classroom is divided into designated areas that focus development in math, science, language, and literacy. The classroom also enjoys learning centers with rotating activities which coincide with specific interests, weekly alphabet letter, or seasonal themes. Through these exercises, children learn to concentrate, coordinate their movements and develop fine motor skills. The sensorial area is designed to encourage learning through all senses. Through seeing, tasting, listening, and touching, children make observations about objects and their environment. The children begin to learn resourcefulness and responsibility through an emphasis on taking care of the classroom and resources.

The children in this age range are capable of absorbing language both written and spoken. Our classroom is rich in oral language opportunities: listening to stories, singing, memorizing scripture, poetry, and nursery rhymes, and conversing with others. The development of writing and eventually reading is introduced in our language area with tools such as traceable sandpaper letters that connect sounds to the symbols of our written language. In a similar manner, children are introduced to math concepts in our math area through tactile manipulatives. Each exercise builds on the previous one, allowing the child to move from concrete examples to abstract principles. Likewise, science, history, and geography are introduced through hands-on activities. Each exercise has been thoughtfully designed with a learning objective allowing the child to build necessary skills for becoming a successful learner in the classical classroom and life beyond.  The students’ experience is further enriched through Bible stories, field trips, and guest speakers.

The introduction of academic subjects through the use of age-appropriate challenging materials prepares children for the vigor of classical education by building foundational skills that will prepare them to be successful throughout their continued learning.

Class Times

Preschool students also enjoy library and art time each week.  After school care is available until 5:00 pm for an additional fee. 

Admissions

We recommend that children ages four to six attend five days per week to experience the full breadth of the program.  All children must be three years old and potty-trained to apply for the program. The admissions process for preschool is an abridged form of the regular admissions process.  Parents are required to complete the online Application for Admission and interview with our admissions committee, but no placement test is required.