Kids Learning Academy is for children walking to pre-Kindergarten. Taught by our experienced staff of pre school educators, your child will grow in an environment that is suited to his/her needs.

Kids Learning Academy offers your child a wonderful introduction into the school environment in a half-day or Full day program that is geared toward preparing your child for kindergarten in a literature-rich environment and hands on activities.

Kids Learning Academy also contains a physical education curriculum which introduces children to gymnastics and dance, and teaches them the core skills needed for basic ball handling, skipping, jumping, kicking skills and MORE! Kids Learning Academy is offered Monday through Friday You can choose 1,2,3,4 or 5 days divided into certain age groups designed to meet your child at his/her level.

A variety of extended programs are available between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM A registration fee of $50 is required to hold your child’s spot.

A supply fee of $100 is paid in two payments of $50 each, due in September and January. Registration and supply fees are paid annually, and could be subject to proration based on your child‘s date of enrollment.

Learning primarily occurs over five domains: cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and sensory. When children develop skills in one domain, learning occurs in other domains as well. At A Kids Gym Preschool, we recognize the value of cross-dimensional learning and provide an atmosphere for this to happen naturally. The classroom schedule allows ample time for a variety of both teacher- and child-directed activities. Learning centers open the doors of learning, and allows each child to explore and play. Early literacy skills are enhanced through story-time and small teacher-directed activities. All curriculum follows the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines of Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Your child’s learning will be maximized as we provide a loving, supportive environment.

Our goal is to inspire in each child a lifelong love of learning. We strive to equip each child with the social, emotional, physical and mental capacities he will need to become a successful student. Our curriculum focuses on whole-child learning, and is based on NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Whole child learning incorporates all domains of learning into each activity.

We strongly believe that positive discipline begins well before a child’s behavior ever exceeds acceptable limits. From the onset, age-appropriate behaviors are identified and clearly communicated. Teachers discuss sharing, taking turns, and appropriate play limits with each child. It is essential that we maintain an environment that encourages children to explore, take risks, and make mistakes that are so vital in the learning process. To do this, a teacher’s priority becomes “catching a child doing something right,” and then praising that effort with smiles, hugs and attention. A teacher’s job also consists of identifying potential trouble spots and eliminating them. With proactive planning and communication on a daily basis, we try to instill a positive sense of responsibility and accountability in each child. Clear limits give children confidence, and allow them to successfully interact in the classroom environment.

When inappropriate behavior does occur, it is important for a child to know why that behavior is inappropriate. The teacher will immediately communicate to the child and redirect that behavior in a positive direction. These communications are handled respectfully and firmly, and are NEVER intended to embarrass or belittle a child. Specific behaviors are identified as inappropriate, never the child him/herself. This approach will affirm the value of each individual child. Time-away is used as a last resort, with emphasis on removing the child from the situation and doing something else. A Kids Gym will NOT permit and will NOT use any abusive disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, spanking, grabbing, shaking, yelling, or embarrassing a child. A Kids Gym reserves the right to discontinue enrollment, with or without notice, based on a child’s behavior.