Collins Elem Pre-K

About Collins Elem Pre-K

Pre-kindergarten has been consistently shown to set a strong foundation for early learners and the public pre-k program at Collins Elem Pre-K might just be the right choice for you and your family. Pre-kindergarten programs like at Collins Elem Pre-K are hosted in a school-like environment, often on the same campus as students can later attend kindergarten, and emphasize development of core skills and readiness for the years ahead. Students at pre-ks will an enriching environment for strong spatial, vocabulary and other skill development as well as a raft of peers to learn with. There are many benefits to a part-time schedule, too, and the part-time program at Collins Elem Pre-K gives your child the opportunity to take advantage of them. Children at Collins Elem Pre-K receive structured education and play with others for a large chunk of the week but are in your care for the rest. Your child will have the chance to bond with other students and staff outside of your home but won’t face long days away from their most comfortable environment. Collins Elem Pre-K additionally takes a play-based approach to children's development and learning, facilitating education through interactive, hands-on activities that get children moving. Play-based environments structure their spaces to encourage students to move with independence, passion and explore at their own direction. Staff in these environments encourage and galvanize students to lean into their interests and build their own worlds in cooperation with their peers, and students gain cooperative, social and emotional skills as a result of these communal activities.