TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN | Age 5

  • Are 5 years old

  • Miss the September 1st kindergarten cutoff (turn 5 by December 31st)

  • 5 Day Program M-F

  • Half-Day 9:00am - 11:30am

  • Full-Day 9:00am - 3:30pm

  • Lunch Bunch 11:30am - 12:30pm

  • Our 5-Day Transitional Kindergarten Program is designed for children who are 5 years old, miss the September 1 kindergarten cutoff, or would benefit from an additional year before entering kindergarten. Building on the strong foundation established in our Pre-Kindergarten program, this structured program continues to strengthen early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills through purposeful, developmentally appropriate instruction while emphasizing mastery of concepts and increasing independence. Through hands-on learning and meaningful classroom experiences, children develop the confidence, perseverance, and social-emotional skills needed for a successful transition to kindergarten.

  • No. Transitional Kindergarten offers more advanced instruction, longer learning blocks, increased expectations for independence, and a stronger kindergarten-readiness focus.

  • Yes. Instruction is differentiated to meet children where they are while continuing to build literacy, math, and problem-solving skills.

  • Yes. The program is designed specifically to prepare children for kindergarten expectations through daily instruction, structured routines, and increasing independence.

  • Your child may be a good fit for Transitional Kindergarten if they:

    ☐ Are 5 years old
    ☐ Miss the September 1st kindergarten cutoff (turn 5 by December 31st) or would benefit from an additional year before kindergarten
    ☐ Are ready for more structured learning
    ☐ Can follow classroom routines and expectations with growing independence
    ☐ Are developing early literacy and math skills and ready to strengthen them
    ☐ Benefit from additional time to build confidence, focus, and stamina
    ☐ Are growing in social-emotional skills such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and peer collaboration
    ☐ Would thrive in a kindergarten-preparatory environment

    If you’re unsure whether Transitional Kindergarten is the best fit, our team is happy to talk through readiness and placement options with you.