Preschool in Palm Harbor
A play-based start to school. Children learn letters, numbers and colors with their hands, and learn how to be a good friend along the way.
- Where
- 2060 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor
- Approach
- Play-based, hands-on
- Ages and schedules
- Call for this year's classes
- Next year
- Free VPK at age 4
What children practice, corner by corner
Preschool rooms are set up in areas for different kinds of play. Choose one to see the skills behind it, and a question to ask your child at pick-up.
Stories and letters
Read-alouds, songs and rhymes build the sounds and words children need for reading. Letters on the rug and labels on the shelves help children start noticing print, especially the letters in their own names.
Blocks and numbers
Building towers, laying train track and sorting colors are early math: counting, comparing, patterns and shapes. Building together also means planning as a team.
Art and music
Painting, gluing and play dough strengthen the small hand muscles children will later use to write. Songs and movement help them listen, remember and keep a rhythm.
Outside
Running and riding build strong bodies and give big feelings somewhere to go. The covered pavilion and shade trees make outdoor play more comfortable on hot Florida days.
Friends and feelings
Taking turns, using words for feelings and helping a friend are skills children practice throughout the day, with a teacher guiding them one moment at a time.
Curious about the thinking behind this? Read what play-based learning looks like in a preschool classroom.
The shape of a preschool day
Young children do best when the day has a rhythm they can count on. These are the kinds of moments most preschool days include. Ask on your tour for the schedule in your child's room.
Arrive and settle in
Hellos, cubbies, and a quiet activity to ease into the day.
Group time
Songs, a story, and a look at what's ahead today.
Play and learning areas
Small groups spend time with books, building, art and pretend play.
Outside
Running, riding and imaginative play, with shade from the pavilion and trees.
Meals and rest
Ask the office how meals, snacks and rest time work for your child's class.
Afternoon and pick-up
Stories, games and a calm end to the day until families arrive.
Preschool questions
See every parent question, or read how enrollment works.
Does my child need to be potty trained?
Expectations can differ from one class to another. Ask the office what applies to your child's class, and ask the teachers on your tour how the classroom handles toileting and accidents.
Wondering about readiness more generally? Read Is my two-year-old too young for preschool?
How will I hear about my child's day?
Ask on your tour how teachers share updates in your child's room and the best way to reach the teacher or office with a question.
For questions worth asking any school, read teacher qualifications and progress updates.
Is preschool the same as VPK?
No. VPK is Florida's free program for children who are 4 by September 1. Preschool is the class or classes before that year. See all programs.
How much does preschool cost?
Tuition depends on your child's class and schedule, so the office gives quotes directly. Ask about the rate for your days and hours, any registration fee, and what's included.
See how costs work for a list of questions to ask.
How do meals and snacks work?
Ask the office how meals and snacks work for your child's class, including what's provided and what to pack.
If your child has a food allergy or a special diet, tell the office before the first day and ask how the school handles it.
More for preschool families
- Play and Early LiteracyWhat Play-Based Learning Looks Like in a Palm Harbor Preschool
- Choosing CareIs My Two-Year-Old Too Young for Preschool?
- Routines and Family Life6 Tips for Smoother Preschool Drop-Offs
- Routines and Family LifeWhat a Typical Preschool Day Includes
See a preschool classroom in person.
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