HighScope Curriculum Builds Independent Thinkers
Through hands-on, child-led activities, your little learner builds the focus, problem-solving, and confidence they'll carry straight into kindergarten.
STEAM Exploration Sparks Curiosity
Math, science, and creative exploration are woven into weekly discoveries — because at this age, the best learning often looks like fun.
A Diverse Classroom Reflects A Diverse World
Your child learns alongside classmates who reflect the full diversity of Battle Creek — building empathy and connection right alongside academic skills.
Why Parents Love This Program
A 1:8 ratio — better than Michigan's standard of 1:10 — means more individual attention
Early intervention available with a dedicated special education classroom
Brightwheel daily updates keep you in the loop
Healthy meals and snacks keep busy brains energized
A Day in This Program
Picture Your Child’s Day
MORNING
The day begins with breakfast and greeting time, followed by large-group music and movement, then your child’s own Work Time — a full hour to choose activities and follow their own ideas.
MIDDAY
After outdoor time and lunch, children settle into a quiet rest period, with calm activities available for those who don’t nap.
AFTERNOON
The afternoon brings small group learning, more outdoor play, and a Recall Time where your child talks through what they explored that day — reinforcing what they’ve learned.
Your Child Plans The Day — Then Reflects On It
Using the HighScope approach, your Young Pre-K student chooses their own activities during Work Time, then talks through what they discovered during Recall Time. It's a simple daily rhythm that builds planning skills, independence, and real confidence in their own ideas.
Teachers Trained In The HighScope Approach
Our Young Pre-K teachers are background-checked, CPR and First Aid-certified, and trained to guide — not direct — your child’s learning. They know that the best way to prepare a child for what’s next is to let them lead the way.
See How We Prepare Your Child To Lead Their Own Learning
