Our Programs
Preschool -- Two mornings/week"The Monkeys" Tuesday/Thursday 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. The Monkeys classrooms are in the preschool wing with each of our three teachers having six students in their class for a total session size of 18 students. * Must be 2 1/2 yrs by September 1st AND fully toilet trained (no pull-ups). |
Preschool -- Three mornings/week"The Busy Bees" Monday, Wednesday, Friday 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. The Busy Bees classrooms are in the preschool wing with each of our three teachers having six students in their class for a total session size of 18 students. * Must be 3yrs by September 1st AND fully toilet trained (no pull-ups). |
Preschool -- Five mornings/week
"The Hoppers" Monday - Friday 9:00am-12:00noon
Designed for students who will be eligible for transitional Kindergarten in the public schools the following year*, this preschool session will operate in a traditional classroom setting and develop concepts and skills to prepare students for tK in the elementary schools. Hoppers 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 Hoppers' classroom will be in the Pre-K wing with a class size of 8 students.
*Students who turn 3 years old by September 1, 2024 will qualify for transitional Kindergarten in SJUSD in fall 2025.
*Students who turn 3 years old by September 1, 2024 will qualify for transitional Kindergarten in SJUSD in fall 2025.
Preschool Lunch Bunch
"The Hoppers" and "The Busy Bees" only
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00noon-1:30pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00noon-1:30pm
Children who register for Lunch Bunch will bring a lunch and stay for the afternoon. They will eat lunch with friends and enjoy more playground time. This program is only available for the 3 and 5 day a week children.
Pre-Kindergarten
"The Stars" Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm
"The Owls" Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am-12:00 noon
"The Rainbows" Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:00noon
"The Owls" Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am-12:00 noon
"The Rainbows" Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:00noon
Our Pre-K programs are designed for children who will be going on to kindergarten the following year. Curriculum is designed specifically to help children develop concepts necessary for elementary school readiness including concentration, staying on task, following directions, large and small motor skills as well as socially appropriate behavior.
We develop age-appropriate math and science skills, use the “Handwriting Without Tears” curriculum to encourage writing readiness, and offer enrichment activities such as field trips and presentations to increase independence and nurture children’s interests.
The Stars will stay for lunch, additional playground time, and two enrichment rotations per day. Enrichment may include tumbling, Kindermusik, Spanish, Zoo Phonics, and additional science content.
Pre-K students must be 4 years old by September 1.
Children who are 5 by September 1 are eligible for Kindergarten. It is our experience that children are ready for Kindergarten at that time and we recommend adherence to this statewide eligibility standard. Woodhaven students who have already completed Pre-K will be considered for an additional year of Pre-K enrollment on a case-by-case basis only and will not have priority registration.
We develop age-appropriate math and science skills, use the “Handwriting Without Tears” curriculum to encourage writing readiness, and offer enrichment activities such as field trips and presentations to increase independence and nurture children’s interests.
The Stars will stay for lunch, additional playground time, and two enrichment rotations per day. Enrichment may include tumbling, Kindermusik, Spanish, Zoo Phonics, and additional science content.
Pre-K students must be 4 years old by September 1.
Children who are 5 by September 1 are eligible for Kindergarten. It is our experience that children are ready for Kindergarten at that time and we recommend adherence to this statewide eligibility standard. Woodhaven students who have already completed Pre-K will be considered for an additional year of Pre-K enrollment on a case-by-case basis only and will not have priority registration.
Pre-K Lunch and Learn Afternoon Enrichment
Tuesday/Thursday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Monday-Friday 12:00noon-2:30pm
We are pleased to continue our afternoon enrichment for Fall 2025. Children who register for Lunch and Learn will 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 |