Our Programs
Preschool -- Two mornings/weekTuesday and Thursday
"The Monkeys" 9am-12 noon Our two day preschool program is designed to provide your child with a gentle environment to allow them to expand their emerging social skills and fire-up their imaginations. Our teachers will guide them in appropriate behavior and they will be encouraged to interact with others and develop their own personalities. Children will participate in games, stories, and work with different art mediums, all aimed at developing their innate abilities and providing a well-rounded introduction to a lifetime of social, physical and cognitive development. * Must be 2 1/2 yrs by September 1st AND toilet trained (no pull-ups). |
Preschool -- Three mornings/weekMonday, Wednesday, Friday
"The Busy Bees" 9am-12 noon Our three day preschool program is designed for children who have already had preschool experience but will not be going on to elementary school the following year. These children will participate in activities designed to further challenge their cognitive skills and engage in tasks which are developmentally appropriate for their physical and developmental level. Their emergent skills will be further developed while keeping their abilities in mind. * Must be 3yrs by September 1st AND toilet trained (no pull-ups). |
NEW PRESCHOOL SESSIONS FOR 2023
"The Explorers" Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-12:00noon
"The Scribblers" Tuesday/Thursday 9:00am-12:00noon
"The Explorers" Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-12:00noon
"The Scribblers" Tuesday/Thursday 9:00am-12:00noon
Designed for students who will be eligible for transitional Kindergarten in the public schools the following year*, these preschool sessions will operate in a traditional classroom setting and develop concepts and skills to prepare students for tK in the elementary schools. Explorers and Scribblers will provide students with an introduction to the classroom environment and structure while still offering the same variety of activities and choices as our Monkeys and Busy Bees classes. In addition to social and emotional learning appropriate for this age, students will be introduced to school readiness skills such as pre-writing activities, letter and number recognition and awareness as well as gross and fine motor skills, and following directions. The Explorers’ and Scribblers' classroom will be in the Pre-K wing with a class size of 8 students.
*Students must be 3 years old by June 2, 2023, in order to qualify for transitional Kindergarten in SJUSD in fall 2024.
*Students must be 3 years old by June 2, 2023, in order to qualify for transitional Kindergarten in SJUSD in fall 2024.
Pre-Kindergarten -- Two days/weekTuesday and Thursday
"The Extended Day Stars" 8:30am-2:30 pm The Tu/Th Extended Day program is for children who will be going on to kindergarten the following year. In addition to our regular pre-K curriculum, students will stay for lunch and playground time plus two more rotations daily. Currently, our extra rotations include Kindermusik, Tuff Tumblers, Spanish, and Teacher's Choice including science and Zoo Phonics. * Must be 4 yrs by September 1st. |
Pre-Kindergarten -- Three mornings/weekMonday, Wednesday, Friday
"The Owls" 8:30am-12 noon Our MWF Pre-K program is designed for children who will be going on to kindergarten the following year. These children will have programs designed specifically to help them develop concepts necessary for reading, writing, concentration, staying on task, following directions, large and small motor skill development and socially appropriate behavior. Our curriculum includes enrichment activities including “Handwriting Without Tears”. This is not a two year program. * Must be 4 yrs by September 1st. |
Pre-Kindergarten -- Five days/week
"Owls/Stars" M-F 8:30am-12 noon
A combination of the MWF Pre-K, and T/Th Pre-K programs. A tuition discount is offered for enrolling five days/week. Note that 5-morning pre-K does not include our Lunch and Learn afternoon enrichment program unless enrolled in addition.
*Must be 4 yrs by September 1st.
*Must be 4 yrs by September 1st.
Pre-K Afternoon Enrichment
"Lunch and Learn" MWF or Tu/Th 12:00noon-2:30pm
*Lunch and Learn sessions cannot be combined for 5 days
*Lunch and Learn sessions cannot be combined for 5 days
We are pleased to expand our afternoon enrichment for fall 2023. Register now to have your child bring a lunch and stay for the afternoon. They will eat lunch with friends and have more playground time followed by enrichment workshops such as Spanish, hands-on science, KinderMusik, tumbling and more.
Natural EnvironmentOff the busy streets, and tucked under redwood trees |
Christian Based ProgramWe teach children that with God's love, their horizons are unlimited |
A Willow Glen TraditionWoodhaven Preschool has been a Willow Glen mainstay since 1972 |