That Builds Strong Minds
preschool | 33 Months to 6 Years | Serving Branford & Wallingford, CT
Knowledge and skills that prepare your child for Kindergarten
Your child is fully equipped with all the knowledge and social skills needed for Kindergarten! They have trusted teacher guidance, resources, and more.
Your Child’s Formal Programming Includes:
- Lettering and writing skills
- Number recognition
- Reading and literacy
- Social skills driven by character development and a culture of kindness
- Readiness assessments combined with regular parent-teacher conferences
Children practice Kindness and Mindfulness Daily
By telling stories and inviting your child to interpret their meanings through talk, play and in drawing, they gain awareness. The focus of these exercises is to develop compassion, and the character traits of kindness, consideration, and mindfulness.
Impressive Indoor Play Area and Outdoor Play Twice a Day
Your child flips through books in the library, builds with blocks, investigates cupboards in the little kitchen, and engages in a music lesson or dramatic play. They happily explore the ocean-themed classrooms with jellyfish and sea turtles. There’s ample occasion for fresh air too, with structured outdoor playtime twice a day.
Stay updated with a convenient phone app
Check in with teachers and see what your child is up to with the Tadpoles© app. You never miss a beat when it comes to their accomplishments and highlights. Receive lots of updates with pictures of your child’s big smile, and adorable videos!
Structured Brain-boosting Activities and Lots of Play
Your preschooler broadens their horizons with all kinds of problem-solving, investigative, and creative projects. Still with plenty of time to explore and play!
Examples of the types of engaging, teacher-guided activities that develop their cognitive abilities are:
- Dramatic Play
- Arts & Crafts with guided themes to improve self-expression
Preschool is a time of discovery, where children begin connecting what they already know with new concepts and experiences. As they prepare for the transition to kindergarten, they build the knowledge and social skills needed for success in the classroom and beyond. With trusted teacher guidance, engaging resources, and a nurturing environment, our preschool program helps children grow with confidence.
Through hands-on activities and meaningful lessons, children strengthen essential kindergarten readiness skills, including lettering and writing, number recognition, and early reading and literacy development. They practice following routines, making thoughtful choices, and planning ahead, all while gaining independence.
Just as important, we focus on character development and creating a culture of kindness. Through daily opportunities to practice mindfulness, compassion, and positive social interactions, children develop strong social-emotional skills and confidence. Regular readiness assessments and parent-teacher conferences ensure we are supporting each child’s individual growth.
Every day in our preschool classroom is intentionally designed to prepare your child not only for kindergarten, but for a lifetime of learning, achievement, and kindness.