Preschool

During a child's time in Peninsula School's Preschool program, the excitement for learning, growing, and building a community begins to blossom. We provide a loving, trusting, and respectful environment where your child's unique needs and interests are celebrated. Here, curiosity takes flight through the power of play! 

Our Commitment to Early Childhood Education
Our dedicated and experienced teachers are passionate about early childhood education. They provide individualized attention and support, helping each child reach their full potential. Our mixed-age classrooms foster social development and empathy as children learn from and collaborate with peers of different ages. In a rich and stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors, your child can blossom through playful learning in an environment that encourages age-appropriate risk-taking.

A Curriculum that Grows with your Child
Our curriculum, guided by the principles of emergent learning, adapts to children's current interests and discoveries. Through play-based activities, social interaction, and creative projects, we cultivate a love of learning and nurture the development of critical social skills. This includes collaboration, communication, and emotional regulation. We empower young voices by using everyday situations to spark discussions about fairness and injustice. We foster a culturally sensitive anti-bias environment where all students feel like they belong, celebrating the richness of cultural backgrounds and integrating those identities into the daily life of the classroom. 

Positive Conflict Resolution
In our classrooms, disagreements are stepping stones to learning, fueled by the spirit of loving kindness. We create a safe space for open communication and emotional awareness. Here, children learn valuable conflict resolution skills like using "I" statements and brainstorming solutions together. Mistakes are seen as opportunities to grow, not reasons for shame. We celebrate each child's unique gifts and encouraging classmates to do the same. This fosters a sense of belonging, appreciation for differences, and teaches children to navigate challenges constructively. By learning these skills early, children build strong, peaceful relationships where everyone feels valued and respected.

Gentle Transition to Kindergarten
Our preschool program provides a gentle and nurturing bridge to kindergarten. We focus on fostering the social-emotional skills, love of learning, and confidence young minds need to blossom. Through play-based exploration, creative projects, and positive interactions, children discover the joy of learning and develop a sense of self-worth that empowers them to confidently explore their world.