4 – 5 years

Pre-K

The kindergarten launchpad, confident learners, ready to fly.

Whole Child® Academy
Pre-K
4 – 5 years

Pre-K is where the seeds of school readiness bloom. Our curriculum blends structured pre-academics with the deep social-emotional work that makes kindergarten — and every year after — feel like a place where your child belongs.

Curriculum

The six areas in action.

How every developmental area comes alive in the Pre-K classroom.

Cognitive

Early math, patterns, and logic puzzles build reasoning stamina.

Social-Emotional

Classroom jobs, class meetings, and mentoring younger friends build leadership.

Language

Phonics, sight words, and writing their own names and stories.

Creative

Full art curriculum, drama, and music performance opportunities.

Physical

Sports fundamentals, handwriting mechanics, and full-body coordination.

Health & Care

Nutrition, mindfulness, and personal safety are woven into every week.

A Day at the Academy

The rhythm of a pre-k day.

7:00 – 8:30
Arrival & morning centers
8:30 – 9:00
Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30
Morning meeting, calendar & literacy block
10:30 – 11:30
Outdoor time
11:30 – 12:15
Math & STEAM lab
12:15 – 1:00
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00
Quiet time & independent reading
2:00 – 3:00
Writing workshop & specials
3:00 – 5:00
Enrichment clubs
5:00 – 6:00
Reflection & family reunion
Milestones we nurture

What growth looks like.

  • Writes first and last name
  • Reads simple CVC words and sight words
  • Adds and subtracts within 5
  • Sits and focuses for 20+ minutes
  • Solves social problems independently
Classroom & Care

1:10 teacher-to-child ratio

  • Individual cubbies and writing folders
  • Small-group reading tables
  • STEAM lab access
  • Kindergarten-style circle area
Parent App

Stay connected to every moment.

Your Whole Child® parent app delivers real-time daily reports, photos, and milestone tracking mapped to the six developmental areas — so you never miss a first.

  • 📸 Daily photo & video updates
  • 📝 Teacher notes and mood check-ins
  • 📈 Milestone progress you can watch grow
  • 💬 In-app messaging with your child's teacher
Today · Pre-K
Elena had a great day 🌟
Language +2 new words
Social 🤝 Shared blocks with a friend
Physical 🏃 Ran the outdoor loop 3×
"

The Pre-K classroom feels like a second family. Every teacher knows our child by name and by heart.

— A Whole Child® Academy parent

Ready to see the Pre-K classroom?

Schedule a tour — we'll show you around.

More programs