Pre-Kindergarten - Westlands

Strong Start's Pre-K program is the perfect environment to prepare your child for kindergarten.  Children aged 3Y - 5Y ​​develop confidence and skills to attend school on their own, while being exposed to holistic and interactive learning opportunities.

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Our well-rounded curriculum covers Art, Literacy, Math, Science and Physical Education. Our class lessons are curated to fit each child's needs and support children's physical, language, cognitive and social-emotional development.

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Pre-K programs are hosted at Strong Start's open and safe learning environments in at our site in Westlands.

What to Pack for Your Child:

1. Snacks & refreshments

2. Lunch (if attending full day classes)

3. Extra change of clothing

4. Comfortable shoes

5. Art smock (if you have one; it's okay if you don't - all paints are water based and washable)

6. Child essentials (underwear, potty, wipes, etc)

7. Weather appropriate clothing (i.e. sunhat, rain jacket, boots, sweater, etc)

PRE-K Classes:

Monday - Math & Science

Tuesday - Literacy & Art

Wednesday - Math & Science

Thursday - Literacy & Art

Friday - Physical Education

Timing Schedule:

9:00am - 9:15am:       Circle Time

9:15am - 9:45am:       Phys Ed

9:45am - 10:00am:    Reading 

10:00am - 10:15am   Snack Time

10:15am - 11:00am:   Subject Based Activities

11:00am – 11:15am:   Recess

11:15am - 11:45am:    Subject Based Activities

11:45am - 12:00pm:  Tidy Up & Goodbyes (Half Day Students)

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12:00pm - 1:00pm:    Lunch & Free Play (Full-Day Students)

1:00pm - 1:45pm:       Mindfullness (Growth Mindset)

1:45pm - 2:45pm:       Music, Art & Movement

2:45pm - 2:55pm:       Tidy Up & Closing Circle

2:55pm - 3:00pm:       Goodbyes & Pick Up

Classroom Etiquette:

1. This is an outdoor based class! Please dress your child appropriately for the weather! 

Winter/Rainy Weather Recommendations: 

Socks (2 pairs), sweaters, rainboots, jackets, hats

2.  If your child or nanny displays any cold, flu or covid symptoms, please keep them at home! If your child or nanny come to class with any cold, flu or covid symptoms, they will be separated from the group and asked to go home.