Prekindergarten Program
(4-5 years old)
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Low- to No-Cost Pre-K Available
In select centers and states, some families are eligible to access our brain-building, friendship-focused, Public Pre-K programs! Find out if you qualify.
What will your prekindergartner’s day look like?
- Group time
- Storytime
- Play
- Meals and snacks
- Naps
- And lots of unstructured playtime!
Pre-K Curriculum
In Pre-K, your child will develop skills in language, math, science, Spanish, and so much more—all at their own pace.
- Building academic, physical, and social-emotional skills
- Creating learning experiences that work for all abilities
- Welcoming English-language learners and children of all backgrounds
- Practicing early math with simple addition and subtraction
- Moving for at least two hours a day to develop essential physical skills
- Using words to solve conflicts, with teacher guidance when needed
- Practicing kindness and respect in daily interactions with their class buddies
- Creating stories with a beginning, middle, and end
- Practicing writing skills, from scribbles to writing their full name
- Using different art materials to create and express unique ideas
- Playing instruments and exploring rhythm and sound
Explore the Pre-K classroom.
- Writing their names on their artwork helps little ones practice the ABCs.
- Using letters and drawings expresses experiences and feelings.
- Developing empathy helps children to understand others’ emotions.
- Talking about families teaches similarities and differences.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Did your child miss the kindergarten cutoff date?
If your child completed prekindergarten but did not meet the cutoff date for kindergarten, you’re in the perfect spot! TK is where they will practice their KinderCare Pre-K curriculum.
Not sure Pre-K is right for your child?
If your little one is just barely 3-years-old, explore our Twos Program (Discovery Preschool).
If you have an older 3-year-old or a barely 4-year-old, consider our Preschool program.
Financial Support Options
- Federal assistance programs
- Part-time scheduling options
- Military discounts
- Employer benefits
- Tax credits
- Sibling discounts
- Promotional offers
How to Enroll
- Find a location nearby.
- Take a tour!
- Contact the center director to enroll.