Acorns Pre-K
Our final year before big school, for 4–5 year olds. Joyful, hands-on learning that builds early literacy, number sense and the social confidence to walk into kindergarten smiling.
At a glance
Ready for school, still a child
4–5 yearsStarting September
1 : 10Teacher ratio, max 20
8:30–15:30Extended day available
$1,640per month, lunch incl.
What children learn
Four threads through the year
Language & literacy
Phonics through play, story-making, name writing and a class library children run themselves.
Maths & thinking
Counting, patterns, measuring rain and building bridges that hold three teddies.
Friendship & feelings
Naming emotions, solving squabbles and taking turns being helper of the day.
Daily rhythm
An Acorns school day
Times are a guide — a great conversation or a rainbow outside always wins.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 08:30 | Free-flow play Children choose: block corner, home corner, puzzles or the reading nook. Teachers notice and extend. |
| 09:30 | Morning circle Songs, weather watch, today's helper and a big question to wonder about together. |
| 10:00 | Snack & stories Fresh fruit, crackers and a story chosen by the children — often read twice. |
| 10:30 | Garden & mud kitchen Wellies on! Digging, planting beans, puddle measuring and pies made of mud. |
| 11:45 | Lunch together A hot lunch cooked on site and eaten family-style, with children pouring their own water. |
| 12:30 | Rest & quiet time Little ones nap; older children listen to audiobooks or do quiet puzzles on cushions. |
| 14:00 | Studio: art & making Paint, clay, collage and loose parts — the process matters more than the product. |
| 15:15 | Outdoor adventures Back outside for running, sprinklers in summer, leaf piles in autumn and big-body play. |
Visit Little Oaks
Come and see us in action
Tours run Tuesday to Thursday, take about 45 minutes and little ones are very welcome to come along and play.