Pre-Kindergarten Program

“We can’t say enough about the excellent care, rich educational program and fun time our kids got from the teachers, support team and the management staff. Our son and daughter have been part of the KCS family for 5 years (our 3rd child will join as soon as she turns 1).”

The pre-kindergarten classroom is a hands-on, discovery-based room that supports each child to learn and develop at his or her own pace. The classroom is arranged into centers that allow children to work individually or in groups, pursue their own interests, and develop independence, creativity and self-esteem. In this program, there is an emphasis on encouraging cooperation, creativity, and involvement in their classroom while learning in a fun, interactive environment.

Preschool vs. Pre-kindergarten

You may be asking yourself what the difference is between preschool and pre-kindergarten at Kirkland Children’s School. Our pre-kindergarten program continues and strengthens the development of higher-level thinking skills. As children progress through pre-kindergarten the focus becomes school readiness. Children are encouraged to become natural problem solvers. Our program strategically engages the child in new activities such as phonemic awareness and other applicable reading & pre-reading activities, individualized handwriting instruction, exploration of science topics through discussion and classroom activities, and continued focus on mathematical concepts. Our pre-kindergarten program teaches children the skills they will need for kindergarten and beyond.