Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in Lithia, FL

Pre-K / VPK Program

The Village Early Learning Center has been a leader in Florida’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten initiative since the Florida VPK program was implemented in 2002. At The Village ELC, PreK students acquire a strong foundation of skills on which they build their future academic success. Building upon the basics, students are consistently presented with new opportunities and challenges that encourage social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and ensure that they are well-equipped for success when they enter kindergarten. Village PreK students learn from credentialed teachers in a spacious and engaging environment. Beyond the classroom, students expand their creativity and hone their problem-solving skills as they enjoy generous outdoor play areas, learn from a professional art teacher in an outdoor art studio, and develop a love for nature in garden classrooms. Enrichment activities, such as soccer and computer coding classes are available to students that attend our half and full-day prekindergarten / VPK programs.

Preschool

Preschoolers are natural researchers! Teachers in the Preschool classroom serve as co-researchers with their young students, setting up provocations that help students develop their own understanding of how the world works. Teachers in the classroom document the progress of the students and share anecdotes, photos, and videos of classroom activities with parents through the Brightwheel parent communication app. Our exclusive Village Early Learning Center curriculum encourages exploration and embraces all the different ways that children excel. Aligned with standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), our Reggio-Emilia inspired teaching strategies help children develop their own unique gifts.

Pre-K/VPK

Our PK4/5 program uses VESS Thinking Strategies to foster creativity and problem-solving. By blending research-based tools with unique learning setups that honor each child's passions, we challenge students intellectually to achieve deep understanding and out-of-the-box thinking.

Three's

Our PK3 Program builds confident, curious learners through collaborative play, early literacy and math, and VESS thinking strategies that foster autonomy, communication, and a genuine desire to learn.

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten)

We are a longtime provider of Florida’s VPK program. Our school was purposely designed and our classrooms thoughtfully curated with materials and learning centers that meet the needs of children 5 and under. Plus, before- and after-care is education-based, offering more essential skill development. We’re only closed for 9 holidays per year. Join us during school breaks and all summer. And get peace of mind with live streaming video and healthy, delicious food included. Note: Child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten)

We are a longtime provider of Florida’s VPK program. Our school was purposely designed and our classrooms thoughtfully curated with materials and learning centers that meet the needs of children 5 and under. Plus, before- and after-care is education-based, offering more essential skill development. We’re only closed for 9 holidays per year. Join us during school breaks and all summer. And get peace of mind with live streaming video and healthy, delicious food included. Note: Child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.

VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten)

We are a longtime provider of Florida’s VPK program. Our school was purposely designed and our classrooms thoughtfully curated with materials and learning centers that meet the needs of children 5 and under. Plus, before- and after-care is education-based, offering more essential skill development. We’re only closed for 9 holidays per year. Join us during school breaks and all summer. And get peace of mind with live streaming video and healthy, delicious food included. Note: Child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Voluntary Pre-K

Florida VPK prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond by using educational materials corresponding to various stages of development. Eligible children must live in Florida and be four years old on/before September 1 of the current school year. Incorporate customized learning instruction and opportunities for language and literacy; physical, social and emotional development; mathematic and scientific inquiry; and creative expression through the arts. Assess baseline learning levels to monitor progress in attaining skills. Equip parents with resources to assist their children. Harness a great opportunity for kids to perform better in school and throughout life.

Preschool

Ninety percent of a child’s brain is developed by age five! That’s why preschool—with critically important cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional stimulation—impacts a child’s development long-term. Preschool helps produce higher high school graduation rates, reduced instances of crime or teen pregnancy, greater socialization and earning potential throughout their lives. Offering full-time and part-time options, LGLA helps your three-year-olds master age-appropriate activities, gain gross- and fine motor skills, and learn to socialize and follow rules. Take part in opportunities for learning and exploring. Gain more control over movements and skills. Strengthen group interaction and socialization. Boost emotional development, problem-solving, and school readiness. Prices are subject to change.

Voluntary Pre-k

Florida VPK prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond by using educational materials corresponding to various stages of development. Eligible children must live in Florida and be four years old on/before September 1 of the current school year. Customize learning instruction for language and literacy; physical, social and emotional development; mathematic and scientific inquiry; and creative expression through the arts. Monitor skills progression after assessing baseline learning levels. Equip parents to assist their children via learning resources. Help kids to perform better in school and throughout life.

Voluntary Pre-K

Florida VPK prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond by using educational materials corresponding to various stages of development. Eligible children must live in Florida and be four years old on/before September 1 of the current school year. Incorporate customized learning instruction and opportunities for language and literacy; physical, social and emotional development; mathematic and scientific inquiry; and creative expression through the arts. Assess baseline learning levels to monitor progress in attaining skills. Equip parents with resources to assist their children. Harness a great opportunity for kids to perform better in school and throughout life.

Preschool

Ninety percent of a child’s brain is developed by age five! That’s why preschool—with critically important cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional stimulation—impacts a child’s development long-term. Preschool helps produce higher high school graduation rates, reduced instances of crime or teen pregnancy, greater socialization and earning potential throughout their lives. Offering full-time and part-time options, LGLA helps your three-year-olds master age-appropriate activities, gain gross- and fine motor skills, and learn to socialize and follow rules. Take part in opportunities for learning and exploring. Gain more control over movements and skills. Strengthen group interaction and socialization. Boost emotional development, problem-solving, and school readiness. Prices are subject to change.

VPK Half Day

Free half-day pre-K program for eligible Florida children who will be 4 by September 1 of the program year.

VPK Extended Day

Extended-day option for VPK-eligible children. Child must be 4 by September 1 of the program year.

VPK Half Day

Free half-day pre-K program for eligible Florida children who will be 4 by September 1 of the program year.

VPK Extended Day

Extended-day option for VPK-eligible children. Child must be 4 by September 1 of the program year.

Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.

Preschool Pathways

Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.

Preschoolers

Preschool education introduces Preschoolers to more advanced subjects—math, science, reading, technology, art, and shared and independent play

Preschoolers

Preschool education introduces Preschoolers to more advanced subjects—math, science, reading, technology, art, and shared and independent play

Voluntary Pre-K (VPK)

The state of Florida offers free pre-kindergarten for all 4-year-olds who reside in Florida and were born on or before September 1 each year. The school year program offers 540 instructional hours. VPK gives each child an opportunity to perform better in school, prepares every child in Florida for kindergarten, and builds the foundation for their educational success.

Preschool

As children transition from the Nido program to our Preschool program, they enter a phase of the curriculum that builds upon on their expanded vocabulary. Collaboration and communication become the cornerstones of all activities. Within this framework, children are prompted to engage in small peer groups, fostering the exploration, design, and presentation of their projects. This approach encourages learners to formulate hypotheses, investigate processes, and draw conclusions, empowering them to articulate and defend ideas, building confidence in their ability to formulate individual opinions and become the authors of their own learning journeys. Explorations are based upon long term projects throughout the year, allowing students to build upon previously mastered concepts, deepening their ability to learn. Through these interdisciplinary projects, children engage in foundational learning skills such as math, science, social studies, and language arts in meaningful ways.

Voluntary Pre-K (VPK)

The state of Florida offers free pre-kindergarten for all 4-year-olds who reside in Florida and were born on or before September 1 each year. The school year program offers 540 instructional hours. VPK gives each child an opportunity to perform better in school, prepares every child in Florida for kindergarten, and builds the foundation for their educational success.

Preschool

As children transition from the Nido program to our Preschool program, they enter a phase of the curriculum that builds upon on their expanded vocabulary. Collaboration and communication become the cornerstones of all activities. Within this framework, children are prompted to engage in small peer groups, fostering the exploration, design, and presentation of their projects. This approach encourages learners to formulate hypotheses, investigate processes, and draw conclusions, empowering them to articulate and defend ideas, building confidence in their ability to formulate individual opinions and become the authors of their own learning journeys. Explorations are based upon long term projects throughout the year, allowing students to build upon previously mastered concepts, deepening their ability to learn. Through these interdisciplinary projects, children engage in foundational learning skills such as math, science, social studies, and language arts in meaningful ways.

Pre-K Program

Pre-K Program

Prekindergarten Program

Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. We are a contracted provider with Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK).

Preschool Program

Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.

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Pre-K Program

Preschool

Preschool program featuring educational play and social experiences that helps children develop a lifelong love of learning.

Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.

Preschool Pathways

Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.

VPK - Ready, Set, Go

Our Ready, Set, Go program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to enable learning experiences where your 4-year-old’s creativity can thrive. Everything your child learns is reinforced and extended throughout the year to get them ready for school.

Preschool - I Can Do It

Our I Can Do It program inspires your child to discover their own sense of creativity, independence, and critical thinking skills in an environment filled with opportunities to grow and explore. Children’s accomplishments drive them to develop a life-long love of learning that starts right here.

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Pre-K Program

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Pre-Kindergarten

As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Pre-K Program

Pre-K Program

Pre-Kindergarten

As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Pre-K Program

Pre-K

At Creative World School, we think of young children as inquisitive and naturally curious about their world. Children’s questions provide a foundation for learning and are the basis of our Learning Journey™ Pre-K curriculum. We believe in providing children with concrete experiences through field studies, which prompt them to ask thoughtful questions and lead to real investigations. This cycle of inquiry taps into children’s intellect and promotes engaged learning.

Preschool

Children’s questions provide a foundation for learning and are the basis of our Learning Journey™ curriculum for Preschoolers. At Creative World School, we think of children as inquisitive young scientists, naturally curious about their world. We believe in opening up new worlds of learning to children by exploring new topics with them and asking thoughtful questions that inspire them to wonder about their world. Each month brings a fresh inquiry topic for the Preschoolers to explore.

Pre-K

At Creative World School, we think of young children as inquisitive and naturally curious about their world. Children’s questions provide a foundation for learning and are the basis of our Learning Journey™ Pre-K curriculum. We believe in providing children with concrete experiences through field studies, which prompt them to ask thoughtful questions and lead to real investigations. This cycle of inquiry taps into children’s intellect and promotes engaged learning.

Preschool

Children’s questions provide a foundation for learning and are the basis of our Learning Journey™ curriculum for Preschoolers. At Creative World School, we think of children as inquisitive young scientists, naturally curious about their world. We believe in opening up new worlds of learning to children by exploring new topics with them and asking thoughtful questions that inspire them to wonder about their world. Each month brings a fresh inquiry topic for the Preschoolers to explore.

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Pre-K Program

Brighter Days offers a variety of programs for ages 1-12years.

Pre-K Program

Brighter Days offers a variety of programs for ages 1-12years

Pre-K Program

Academy of Brandon offers specific programs for ages of 6weeks-12years

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Pre-K Program

Our Inclusive Classroom (3–5 years) supports neurotypical children and those with disabilities. Using the Frog Street curriculum, we focus on social, cognitive, and language development through hands-on activities. Every child receives individualized support in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

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