Playschool
Build educational excitement! Social skills
(taking turns, listening, sharing) and daily themed activities (ABCs, counting, story times, songs, games, and projects) are emphasized in a welcoming environment. **
**Potty training not required but parents/guardians will be contacted to return to school to assist children after accidents.

Preschool
DCFS LICENSED
Students make academic and social gains through authentic discoveries tailored
for each child. Creativity, independent thinking, confidence and age-appropriate academic topics are taught through hands-on experiences. Relationship building with peers and other adults is highly valued in
a welcoming environment. Every child’s strengths are embraced which prepares them for future school success. **

Spanish Preschool
Young students will hear both English and Spanish in this bilingual environment. They will feel valued as they explore letters, numbers, themes, shapes, colors, and various concepts in a nurturing atmosphere. Problem-solving, real-life connections, and peer relationships are explored through math, reading, social, and science discovery; all while exploring both languages.

Nature Preschool
Nature is an amazing teacher when
children engage in hands-on activities
both inside and out. Multi-sensory, nature-based play experiences are the vehicle for individualized learning, problem-solving, and concept integration in the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center. Low teacher/child ratios promotes social, emotional and academic readiness.

Pre-Kindergarten
DCFS LICENSED
Teachers skillfully create child-specific hands-on experiences that provide for writing, math and reading readiness skills. Social and academic opportunities are provided through independent, small and large group work. Social skills, innovation, and problem solving habits are fostered in a collaborative class culture, creating a strong learning foundation.