PreKindergarten - The Meridian School

Where Learning is Playful, Purposeful, and Full of Possibility

At The Meridian School, our PreKindergarten program is where wonder begins. Designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and instill a love of learning, our play-based, inquiry-driven curriculum invites children beginning at four-years-old to explore the world around them.

We believe in honoring each child’s unique path of development and utilize a curriculum that is both emergent and thematic, allowing teachers to build on student interests while ensuring essential early learning milestones are met. Through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and thoughtful guidance, students develop foundational skills across all domains.

What Sets Us Apart

Whole-Child Development

At Meridian, we nurture every aspect of a child’s growth: cognitive, social, emotional, and physical. Our play-based curriculum is built on respect, curiosity, and joy.

Cognitive Development

Children explore early concepts in literacy, math, and science through hands-on, inquiry-based experiences. Weekly specialist classes, including Art, Creativity Lab, Health and Fitness, Library, Music, Science Lab, and Spanish, expand their learning and strengthen connections across subjects.

Social & Emotional Growth

Educators help children recognize and name emotions, solve problems, and develop empathy and compassion. Through guided lessons and play, students develop key executive function skills such as planning and emotional regulation.

Relationships and Community

We prioritize collaboration, kindness, and respect for others. In our supportive classroom environment, children form strong peer connections, embrace differences, and grow into confident, compassionate communicators.

Physical Wellness and Outdoor Play

Daily movement, outdoor exploration, and time in nature support healthy physical development. These experiences help develop gross motor skills and foster habits that promote lifelong wellness.

A Day in the Life

Hours: Full-day program, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (with optional Extended Day until 5:30 PM)
Staffing: Two lead PreK teachers, two associate teachers, a dedicated learning specialist (PreK-2nd), and a school psychologist
የልዩ ባለሙያ ክፍሎች: Weekly instruction in specialist subjects from expert faculty
Daily Activities:
- Thematic literacy, math, and science explorations
- Outdoor learning and play
- Mindfulness and fine and gross motor development
- Experiences that nurture empathy and stewardship for the world

Our PreK classroom features its own dedicated learning space connected to our vibrant K-5 campus, ensuring that our youngest students benefit from the intimacy of early childhood education and the inspiration of a larger school community. Here, children feel secure, seen, supported, and ready to step into kindergarten and beyond with confidence and joy.

student and teacher at desk