4 year old program(Pre-K)
As a Pre-K student at Shining Stars, your child will receive:
- Educationally based activities in our eight developmentally appropriate learning centers, designed to prepare them for kindergarten success.
- Opportunities to develop positive relationships with peers, fostering social skills and cooperation.
- Daily opportunities to learn alphabet and letter sounds, numbers, quantities, simple math, early literacy, and writing skills that challenge and engage them.
- A curriculum designed and implemented to meet and exceed the Arizona Early Learning Standards set by the Arizona Department of Education.
- Detailed daily reports via our app, bi-annual in-depth progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences to track developmental milestones and facilitate communication.
- Opportunities for project-based learning, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experiences that promote creativity and self-expression through art, music, and dramatic play.
- Activities that enhance fine and gross motor skills, preparing them for physical activities in kindergarten.
- Exposure to diverse perspectives and cultures, fostering a sense of global awareness.
- A nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages curiosity, exploration, and a love of learning.
Your Pre-K student’s health, happiness, and well-being are our primary responsibility.
Our caregivers are trained to support every stage of your four-year-old’s development, from increased gross and fine motor control to an enhanced passion for discovery. We focus on building a strong foundation for future academic success and fostering a lifelong love of learning. We also emphasize emotional regulation and conflict resolution.