{"id":271,"date":"2011-09-24T05:01:18","date_gmt":"2011-09-24T05:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocpreschool.org\/?page_id=271"},"modified":"2026-08-06T10:02:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T18:02:57","slug":"pre-kindergarten-class","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocpreschool.org\/?page_id=271","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Kindergarten Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pre-K Program<\/h2>\n

Our Pre-K program is designed to prepare children for a confident and successful transition to kindergarten. Through a balance of purposeful play, hands-on learning, and individualized instruction, children develop the academic, social, and emotional skills they need to thrive in elementary school and beyond.<\/p>\n

With a maximum class size of 15 students<\/strong>, our teachers are able to provide personalized support while encouraging each child to reach their full potential. We foster independence, critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in a nurturing classroom environment.<\/p>\n

Children develop strong early literacy and writing skills through the Learning Without Tears\u00ae<\/strong> curriculum, while building confidence in letter formation, handwriting, and phonemic awareness. They are introduced to high-frequency sight words, early reading strategies, and foundational math concepts through engaging, hands-on activities. Each week, children create teacher-designed readers to proudly share with their families, reinforcing the skills they are learning in the classroom.<\/p>\n

Our curriculum also includes exciting monthly themes that inspire creativity through art, science, literature, and dramatic play.<\/p>\n

Program Highlights<\/h3>\n