Preschool Room

33 months - 5 Years

  • A child wearing a yellow shirt and denim overalls stands on a concrete block outdoors with arms extended, smiling.
  • Child with paint on face and clothes, smiling, yellow bow in hair, outdoor setting.
  • Child reading "Hop on Pop" by Dr. Seuss at a table, with sunlight in the background.
  • Child creating a colorful paper collage with glue at a table.

Preschool Program

As children mature, their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities grow rapidly. At Gaetz Kiddie Kare, Inc., our Preschool Program builds upon the foundation laid in our toddler program by continuing to nurture self-confidence and esteem, while expanding social skills such as independence in problem-solving, following directions, and self-sufficiency.

We thoughtfully design our curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond, focusing on essential literacy and math skills through engaging, hands-on activities. Our approach encourages creativity, imagination, and critical thinking, fostering a strong foundation for academic success.

Social and emotional growth is a core focus; we promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in a warm, supportive environment. By combining structured lessons with play and exploration, we help preschoolers build meaningful relationships and develop a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Experience Curriculum

This award-winning, research-based curriculum is designed to enhance your child’s learning through hands-on, engaging activities that build creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

    • They’ll be participating in fun, interactive lessons that are designed to build key skills for their future.

    • We’ll be using research-based activities that support each child’s individual learning style and development.

    • You’ll see more purposeful play and projects that encourage your child to explore and discover the world around them.

  • We’ll also be sending home regular newsletters to keep you informed about classroom themes and offer simple ideas for extending learning at home. It’s a great way for you to stay involved in your child’s educational journey.

What We Focus On
  • Social Skills: Taking turns, using kind words, and sharing.
  • Self-Sufficiency: Independence in hand washing, dressing, and toileting.
  • Imaginative Play: Dress-up and themed activities fostering storytelling and critical thinking.
  • Movement & Music: Dancing, circle games, and outdoor play to build gross motor skills and rhythm.
  • Fine Motor Skills: Sorting, puzzles, play dough, and manipulative toys to enhance control and focus.
  • Small Motor Activities: Cutting, tracing, printing names/numbers, freehand drawing, and manipulative games.
  • Reading & Math: Kindergarten readiness with rhymes, sequences, letter/sound games, and environmental signs.
  • Creativity: Acting out stories, problem-solving, movement to music, art, and dress-up.
  • Large Muscle: Activities promoting balance, coordination, hopping, skipping, stamina, rhythm, and body awareness.
  • Social & Emotional Development: Feeling vocabulary, body/space awareness, and problem-solving with words and compromise.
Staying Connected

We use the Brightwheel app to keep families involved every step of the way. Receive real-time updates on your child’s day, including meals, naps, activities, and even photos.

Brightwheel also makes it simple to message with our team and manage billing—all in one place.

Empowering Healthy Habits

We participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), following USDA nutrition guidelines to serve well-balanced, age-appropriate meals.

Meals feature whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and lean proteins. We also teach children about healthy choices through fun, hands-on activities.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.