Preschool Program

Ages: 2 years 9 months to 3 years 10 months

Ratio: 10 children to 1 teacher (up to 20 children with 2 teachers)

The preschool years are a time of imagination, growing friendships, and a natural excitement for learning. At My Little Best Friends, we provide a nurturing, engaging environment where children build confidence, strengthen their independence, and develop the foundational skills that prepare them for future success.

Our teachers build strong, trusting relationships with each child while encouraging curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and social development through hands-on learning experiences and purposeful play. We recognize that every child learns differently and work closely with families to support each child's individual growth and development.

Our Preschool Program provides a consistent, engaging experience for every child. Regardless of classroom placement, each child benefits from the same high-quality curriculum, daily routines, and supportive environment while participating in developmentally appropriate activities that encourage growth in every area.

Two Preschool Classrooms

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Hands-On Learning

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Play Based

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Two Preschool Classrooms ✳︎ Hands-On Learning ✳︎ Play Based ✳︎

A Day in Our Preschool Classroom

Every day is thoughtfully planned to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence, and independence while providing opportunities to learn, explore, and grow through hands-on experiences, meaningful interactions, and purposeful play.

  • Morning meeting and group learning experiences

  • Hands-on learning centers and discovery activities

  • Early literacy, math, and science exploration

  • Art, sensory play, and creative expression

  • Music, movement, and dramatic play

  • Story time and language-rich experiences through English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL)

  • Outdoor play and gross motor development (weather permitting)

  • Opportunities to strengthen independence through classroom routines and self-help skills

  • Friendship building, cooperative play, and problem-solving with peers

Supporting Development Every Step of the Way

During the preschool years, children develop greater independence as they build friendships, strengthen problem-solving skills, and become active, confident learners. Our teachers provide engaging, hands-on experiences that support every area of development, including:

Social & Emotional Development

Developing self-confidence, building meaningful friendships, practicing cooperation, learning empathy, and strengthening problem-solving and conflict resolution skills through positive interactions with teachers and peers.

Language & Communication

Expanding vocabulary, strengthening communication skills, and developing early literacy through conversations, storytelling, books, songs, writing experiences, and group discussions.

Physical Development

Building gross and fine motor skills through outdoor play, movement activities, creative art projects, manipulatives, and hands-on experiences that encourage coordination, balance, and independence.

Cognitive Development

Encouraging curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and early academic skills through play-based experiences in literacy, mathematics, science, discovery, and problem-solving.

What Makes Our Preschool Program Special

  • Hands-on, play-based learning experiences

  • Caring, experienced teachers

  • Daily communication through Brightwheel

  • Language-rich environment with English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL)

  • Developmentally appropriate learning materials and classroom centers

  • Outdoor play and gross motor activities (weather permitting)

  • Opportunities to strengthen independence, responsibility, and self-help skills

  • Early literacy, math, science, and discovery experiences

  • Supportive guidance for toilet learning when children are developmentally ready

  • Individual cubbies for personal belongings

  • Smooth transitions as children prepare for our Pre-K Program