3 – 5 years · Kindergarten prep

Pre-K that sends kids to kindergarten ready.

For ages three to five, our Pre-K room builds strong reading and math foundations through the Frog Street curriculum, nurturing the focus, independence, and confidence that set your child up to thrive in kindergarten.

A Pre-K child exploring science goggles at Bright Haven

What your child will learn.

Pre-K is where the building blocks click into place. The Frog Street curriculum weaves reading, math, and STEAM into play your child loves.

Curriculum by Frog Street. Aligned to Head Start (ELOF) and NAEYC standards.

Reading & phonics

Letter sounds, blending, sight words, and writing their name.

Early math

Counting, patterns, shapes, and simple problem-solving.

STEAM discovery

Science, art, and hands-on projects that spark big questions.

Feelings & friendship

Sharing and focus, guided by Conscious Discipline.

Language & stories

Vocabulary, listening, and telling their own stories.

Kindergarten ready

Self-help skills and the routines kindergarten expects.

Life in the Pre-K room.

Painting, reading, building, and dreaming big. A few real moments from our Pre-K days.

A Pre-K child at Bright Haven
A Pre-K child at Bright Haven
A Pre-K child at Bright Haven
A Pre-K child at Bright Haven

A day in Pre-K.

A steady, predictable rhythm helps big kids feel secure and ready to learn.

  • 6:30aWarm welcomeArrivals & quiet choice time
  • 8:30aBreakfast & morning circleCalendar, weather & the day's theme
  • 9:30aFrog Street learning centersReading, math & STEAM in small groups
  • 11:30aOutside playBig movement & fresh air
  • 12:30pLunch & quiet restA calm reset for busy minds
  • 3:00pSnack, writing & storiesLetters, journals & read-alouds
  • 5:30pHappy pickupsDaily recap of what they learned
Pre-K children in Little Artist aprons at Bright Haven

Everything your child needs to thrive.

No matter which room your little one is in, these come standard at Bright Haven.

Meals & snacks

Fresh breakfast, lunch, and two snacks prepared on-site, with care for allergies.

Daily app updates

Photos, meals, naps, and milestones sent to your phone throughout the day.

Safe, secure space

Keypad entry, background-checked staff, and daily health checks.

A Pre-K child painting at Bright Haven

Small groups, known by name.

Our Pre-K stays small on purpose, so every child is truly known, gets called on, and gets help the moment a project or a friendship needs it. That is how a child walks into kindergarten confident.

  • Small groups, so your child is known and not lost in a crowd
  • A consistent teacher your child sees every morning
  • Reading and math foundations that make kindergarten easy

Enrolling our 3-year-old was a big step, and the staff made the transition so smooth.

Mary Ras, parent of a 3-year-old

Pre-K questions.

What ages is Pre-K for?

Our Pre-K room is for children ages 3 to 5, and it prepares them for kindergarten.

What curriculum does Pre-K use?

Pre-K uses the Frog Street curriculum, a research-based program aligned to Head Start (ELOF) and NAEYC standards, with STEAM and Conscious Discipline built in.

Are meals included?

Yes. Fresh breakfast, lunch, and two snacks are prepared on-site every day, with care for allergies and dietary needs.

Will my child be ready for kindergarten?

Yes. Pre-K focuses on reading and math foundations, plus the focus, independence, and self-help skills kindergarten expects, so children start school confident and prepared.

See the Pre-K room for yourself.

Come tour Bright Haven, meet the teachers, and watch a real Pre-K day in action.

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