Our Preschool and Pre-K Programs

Creative, nature-inspired foundation for lifelong learning

Preschool (Ages 2 ½ - 5)

At Creative Arts Preschool, we believe young children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and free to explore. Our preschool program is designed to encourage curiosity, independence, and joyful learning through nature, art, movement, and play.

Each day is thoughtfully structured to offer rhythm and routine, while leaving plenty of room for discovery. With small group sizes, nurturing teachers, and a warm, creative environment, children build lasting confidence and connection at their own pace.

Preschool Program Highlights

  • Small class sizes that allow us to truly know and support each child

  • Gentle potty training support and flexible schedules

  • Daily nature walks that spark curiosity and connect us with the seasons

  • Art-based learning that builds creativity, confidence, and fine motor skills

  • A strong focus on social-emotional growth, friendships, and communication

  • Time for play, movement, and meaningful choice throughout the day

  • A calm, encouraging atmosphere where children learn to love learning

Preschool children playing together under a large tree with golden autumn leaves during outdoor nature play.

Pre-K Focus (Ages 4 - 5)

Our Pre-K program supports older preschoolers in their final year before kindergarten while honoring each child’s individuality. At this stage, children begin to follow multi-step instructions, stay focused longer, and choose to add more detail to their work. We nurture this growth with meaningful activities that build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

We balance creative exploration with early academic foundations, helping children build strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the readiness to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.

Pre-K Program Highlights:

  • Early literacy and letter recognition through play and storytelling

  • Handwriting development using engaging, hands-on activities

  • Early math through nature, movement, and games

  • Strengthening focus, stamina, and attention to detail

  • Encouraging leadership and responsibility within the group

  • Building confidence through self-directed choices and creative problem solving

A Sample Day at Creative Arts Preschool

Each day at Creative Arts Preschool follows a gentle, consistent rhythm that helps children feel secure while encouraging creativity, movement, and connection. We begin the morning with play and time to settle in, followed by a group gathering for circle time, stories, and a themed art project.

After creating, we head outdoors for nature walks and active play on our playground. Children explore nearby trails, notice changes in the seasons, and move their bodies while connecting with the world around them.

Full-day students share lunch together, rest or recharge, and enjoy small-group learning centers that gently support Pre-K readiness. Our afternoons include music, yoga, sports, or nature exploration- with plenty of time for creativity, laughter, and friendship along the way.

Enrichment Classes

  • Children in a music class waving colorful scarves in a warm, light-filled preschool classroom with mirrors and a wooden ballet barre.

    Music

    Children sing, move, and explore sound through songs, fingerplays, rhythm instruments, and short musical stories. Each month follows a creative theme, building confidence and joy through group participation.

  • Preschool children practicing yoga, lying on their backs and forming heart shapes with their arms and legs.

    Yoga

    With playful breathing games, stretches, and storytelling poses, yoga encourages body awareness, focus, and self-regulation. Each class ends with a quiet rest or guided meditation.

  • Children running and playing in a grassy field during outdoor time, with a teacher nearby and trees in the background.

    Sports

    Our sports classes include obstacle courses, skill-based movement games, and outdoor activities that build coordination, teamwork, and a love for active play.

  • Children joyfully participating in a Jazzercise class with ribbon dancing in the preschool classroom.

    Jazzercise

    A high-energy favorite, Jazzercise combines upbeat music with dance, stretching, and cardio movement in a fun, expressive environment. It’s a great outlet for big energy and group connection.

  • Preschoolers creating colorful art together at a classroom table, focused and engaged in hands-on learning.

    Art

    Art is at the heart of our program. Children paint, sculpt, draw, and create every day using real materials and inspiration from nature, the seasons, and their imaginations.

  • Children and teachers exploring the forest on a nature walk.

    Nature Walks

    Daily trail walks offer space for observation, curiosity, and connection with the natural world. Children learn to identify local plants and birds, notice changes in the seasons, and move their bodies with purpose and joy.

Ready to Explore Creative Arts Preschool? We’d love to welcome your family for a visit. Come see our space, meet the teachers, and experience the joy of art, nature, and play in action.

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