Join the Essentials Preschool Family!

Children who are 3 years old by September 1st join our Preschool Program. Our instruction is based on the  Learning Without Tears (LWT) curriculum, which supports foundational learning through engaging, age-appropriate methods. We  focus on letter and sound recognition, counting to 20, and foundational preschool concepts. Children also learn self-help skills, such as cleaning up after themselves, and practicing kindness and respect with their peers.

We continue to provide daily updates through the daily reports, Brightwheel App, email correspondence, and in person updates. Every week, your child’s classwork is sent home so you can celebrate their progress and reinforce concepts together. 

Your child will thrive in a loving, structured setting that nurtures academic development and strong character—because we believe learning is just as much about growing hearts as it is growing minds.

Our Pre-K 4 program is for children who are 4 years old by September 1st. We aim to ensure that every child is fully prepared—academically, socially, and emotionally—for a successful transition into kindergarten. We continue the Learning Without Tears (LWT) curriculum where children will learn phonics and early reading, build strong math and number sense, learn through songs, play, and hands-on discovery, & strengthen social-emotional skills.

We believe communication with families is key to success. That’s why we keep parents consistently informed through the daily reports, Brightwheel App, email correspondence, and in person updates.

Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. We stay connected with families and love hearing how our graduates thrive in kindergarten. In fact, 100% of our surveyed families report that their children were fully ready for kindergarten, and every single one would recommend Essentials Preschool to a friend.

Give your child the best start possible—in a place where they are known, loved, and prepared for what’s next.

Our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program is the perfect next step for children who turn 5 years old by summer or September 1st. Whether your child isn't yet eligible—or quite ready—for Kindergarten, we have the perfect place for them. 

In our TK program we encourage children to explore advanced skills in a developmentally appropriate way, using the Learning Without Tears (LWT) TK curriculum. Some of the things we explore are new vocabulary and phonics skills, deeper math understanding through counting and basic addition, exploring science topics (day & night, gravity, the five senses, & more), and learning to cooperate through group play and team activities. 

Whether due to cutoff dates or a family’s choice for extra readiness, this accelerated TK program ensures your child builds confidence and mastery before entering elementary school. As always, we keep families well-informed through the daily reports, Brightwheel App, email correspondence, and in person updates.