Mahanay Elem Pre-K

About Mahanay Elem Pre-K

Mahanay Elem Pre-K is a public pre-kindergarten program serving the parents and families of Houston. As a pre-k, Mahanay Elem Pre-K provides a structured, stable learning environment that replicates the best of the formal school years ahead and is hosted on the same campus where they may even be able to attend kindergarten once they graduate pre-k. Pre-k provides more resources and opportunities for students to explore the world around them, as well as a bevy of peers and socialization opportunities. Part-time care at Mahanay Elem Pre-K similarly gives Houston children and parents the split days that can work out well for all parties! Students will accelerate their learning in an environment outside of their own home surrounding by peers, staff and stimulation. Parents can benefit from the hours apart to get things done. Part-time care can prepare students well for what’s next, too, by introducing them to the group setting without also adding long days. Mahanay Elem Pre-K teaches a play-based curriculum that values self-directed, interactive, intuitive learning by and for children. Students at play-based schools get the opportunity to participate in theme-based, hands-on activities with staff that facilitate and direct the discovery process. Through these hands-on activities, students develop social, cognitive and emotional skills built through the cooperation process with their peers. A play-based approach also can spark a love of learning that will be foundational for students throughout their early years of formal school.