The philosophy of the Southfield Preschool and Kindergarten program is based on the belief that children are individuals with unique personalities. Understanding that most young children develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and creatively through similar natural stages and that each child has his/her own timetable for development, preschool teachers strive to make the classroom environments and activities developmentally appropriate. Young children are offered the opportunity to learn about their world through concrete, sensory experiences that are stimulating and challenging.

A child's day in preschool is scheduled to include periods of small group instruction, whole group activities, individual choice, and outdoor play. Preschool children receive instruction in Every Day Math (Readiness and kindergarten) and the Open Court Reading Program (kindergarten) as well as from specialist teachers in Music (Discovery, Readiness, and kindergarten), PE (kindergarten), Art (kindergarten), French (Readiness 4 and kindergarten) and technology (kindergarten). In addition, all classes visit the library weekly. The classes attend school assemblies where appropriate and are part of special programs such as Field Day, flag ceremonies, holiday programs and Civilization Fair.