Preschool
Play is the underpinning foundation of all learning in Preschool.Â
Preschool 2-4
Teachers set up an environment of purposeful learning centers and activities. For young children,
Our program covers early literacy, math, science, social studies, music, drama, and physical education in an environment that introduces these topics through play. Learn more.
There is a half-day or full-day option with carpool pickups available at noon and 3:00pm. The Southfield Extended Day program is available until 5:30pm and early drop-off is available beginning at 7:30am. Students using the Extended Day Program remain with familiar teachers and friends. They continue the Preschool experience throughout the afternoon.
A Typical Preschool Exploration Day
8:30-9:30am Outside Play
10:00-11:00am Small Group/Art
11:30am-12:00pm Clean-Up & Closing Circle
12:30-2:30pm Rest Time
2:30-3:00pm Clean-Up/Restroom/Free Play
Transition to Carpool Pickup or Extended Day
A Typical Preschool Discovery Day
8:45-9:00 Music
9:00-9:30Â Circle Time/ Small Groups/ Cooking (Thursdays)
9:30-10:30Â Outside Play
10:30-11:00Â Snack/ Storytime
11:00-11:40Â Center Play & Art
11:40-12:00Â Clean-up/Closing Circle
12:30-1:00Â Story/Lunch/Cleanup
1:00-2:30Â Rest Time
2:30-3:00Â Clean-Up/Restroom/ Free Play
A Typical Preschool Readiness Day
8:45-9:00Â Circle Time
9:00-9:30Â Small Group Learning
9:30-10:00Enrichments: Math (Monday), French (Tuesday & Thursday), Library (Wednesday), Cooking (Friday)
10:00-10:15Â Snack
10:15-10:35 Music
10:35-11:30Â Outside Play
12:20-1:00Â Story/Lunch/Cleanup
1:00-2:30Â Rest Time
2:30-3:00Â Clean-Up/Center Exploration
Preschool Curriculum
Our program covers early literacy, math, science, social studies, technology, music, drama, art, and physical education.