Pre-Kindergarten Program (Ages 4-5)

The Pre-K student continues learning about the world through a wider and wider lens.

The Pre-K program supports children as they dive deeper into their curiosity and further expand their focus and problem-solving skills. Through their play, children develop emergent literacy (pre-reading and pre-writing skills) as well as math and science concepts. 

Skill Set & Development Focus

• Play and work with other children
• Develop independence with routines and their self-care
• Through their play, develop emergent literacy (early reading and early writing skills) and develop math and science concepts
• “Dive deeper” into their curiosity and further develop their focus and problem-solving skills.
• Kindergarten readiness

Kindergarten Outplacement 

The partnership with families and the NCRC Outplacement Team begins in June after the Preschool year and carries through your child’s Pre-K year. We partner to find right fit schools for your child. Learn More.

Capstone Year

The final year at NCRC provides students with leadership opportunities such as acting as the official greeter alongside the Head of School during morning arrival as well as serving as an example to the youngest Early Learners. 

Pre-K classes also work together to decide on a final leave-it-behind project. Leave-it-behind projects are an opportunity for each Pre-K class to either improve or create something new for all of NCRC to enjoy. 

Program Options

• Early Arrival Program: 8:00 am–8:30 am
• Full-Day Program: 8:30 am–3:00pm
• Later Gators Extended Day Program: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm