Preschool & Pre K 3 - 5 years
Preschool is a key stepping stone in helping your child transition smoothly into prekindergarten and beyond. At Bright Beginner’s Academy, we believe children learn best through exploration and discovery. Our Preschool and Pre-K classrooms combine structured learning with creative play to help children strengthen communication, social, emotional, and academic skills. From story time and STEM activities to art and dramatic play, every day is filled with opportunities to learn and grow.
Daily Schedule
6:30AM - 9:00 AM
Arrival, Welcome Play, Breakfast
Children arrive and join in on exploration play. Breakfast is served between 8 - 8:30AM followed by a potty break/diaper check.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Morning Stretches & Circle Time
Teachers guide students in morning stretches.
Circle time consists of: welcome songs, weather, days/months/seasons songs, letter/shape/color of the week review, & counting activities.
9:15 AM - 10 AM
Reading & Activity
Reading time includes group story time, letter and color of the week review, followed by a center activity related to the day's story and/or the week's letter or color.
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Morning Snack
Morning snack is served at the multi-purpose room and is followed by a potty break/diaper check.
10:15AM - 10:30 AM
Songs & Movement
Little learners have so much energy and joy so this time is designated to shake off some energy as a group through music and dance.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Math & Activity
Preschool & Pre-K math time includes group counting activities on the carpet and shape of the week review, followed by a center activity related to the day's learning.
11:15AM - 12PM
Outdoor Time
It’s time to get some fresh air! Children mostly play on their own using their imagination or do a group activity led by their teacher.
12 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Time to wash our hands and eat a delicious and nutritious lunch, followed by a potty break/diaper check.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Nap time
Nap time! Most children will nap, but if they happen to never fall asleep or wake up early, they are more than welcome to do quiet time activities such as looking at a book or puzzles!
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Snack
Afternoon snack is served at the multi-purpose room and is followed by a potty break/diaper check.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Science/Exploration Play
Children are encouraged to play with science manipulatives or join a teacher-led exploration center.
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Outdoor Time
It’s time to get some fresh air! Children mostly play on their own using their imagination or do a group activity led by their teacher.
4:30 PM - 5PM
Group Review
After a busy day, it is time to talk as a class about all of the activities that we did that day, and to discuss the activities planned for the following day! We will also sing songs or read a book as well.
5 PM - Close
Free Play and Pick Up
At this time, children are given the space to explore and play in the activity centers on their own.