Pre‑K. Ready for the next big step.
Four to five years. The year children get ready for kindergarten, and feel ready.
Ready for kindergarten
At Tender Years Academy we understand that kindergarten is an exciting milestone, and we want every child to feel ready to take that next big step.
What kindergarten will ask
Our pre-K program incorporates the kindergarten readiness skills identified by our local school districts, and it is filled with opportunities for children to explore, ask questions and share their ideas.
Reading, writing and numbers
Through engaging, hands-on activities, children strengthen early reading and writing skills, practice recognizing letters and their sounds, learn to write their names, and explore numbers, counting and sorting.
Circle time
Circle time is for group discussions and storytelling, and our classroom activities encourage children to express themselves, listen to others, take turns and work together. Our goal is to send every child off to kindergarten feeling confident, capable and excited for what is ahead.
More programs
- Before your first day
- 6 weeks until kindergarten
Come and see it for yourself
We would love to give you a personal tour of our school. It gives you and your child a chance to explore our classrooms, meet our caring staff and see the warm, nurturing environment firsthand. It is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, see the classrooms in action and imagine your child becoming part of the Tender Years family. Tours take about 30 minutes, and there is no pressure or obligation. We want you to feel comfortable, informed and confident when choosing the right program for your family.
Tours are offered Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Rest time is 12:00 to 2:00 PM. You are welcome to tour then, it will just be quiet.