4 years to Kindergarten

Pre-Kindergarten (Red Room)

Our Preschool Red room prepares four year olds for kindergarten with structure, friendships, and confident learning. Openings are available now.

Ratio 1:10Red and school-age playground

About Our Pre-Kindergarten (Red Room) Program

In our Preschool Red room, children age 4 through kindergarten entry build the academic, social, and self-help skills that make the kindergarten transition smooth. Our ABC 123 curriculum and 1:10 ratio keep learning personal and strong.

Pre-Kindergarten (Red Room) at Apple Academy Learning Center in Centerville, MN

A Day in Our Pre-Kindergarten (Red Room) Room

Morning Start

Arrival and free play, then breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30 AM.

Group and Stations

Music and movement, 9:00 AM group time, and 9:30 to 10:30 AM work stations.

Outside and Story

Outdoor play and story time before lunch at 11:30 AM.

Afternoon

Rest from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, a 2:45 PM snack, outside play, and structured activities until pickup.

Sample Daily Schedule

Times are approximate and adjust to your child's needs. No time runs later than 6:00 PM.

  1. ArrivalArrival and free play
  2. 7:00 to 8:30 AMBreakfast
  3. MorningMusic and movement
  4. 9:00 AMGroup time
  5. 9:30 to 10:30 AMWork stations
  6. MorningOutside play
  7. MorningStory time
  8. 11:30 AMLunch
  9. 12:00 to 2:00 PMRest and quiet activities
  10. 2:45 PMSnack
  11. AfternoonOutside play and group games
  12. Until pickupStructured activities and music

What Is Included

  • Meals and snacks made fresh on site
  • Playground time on our Red and school-age playground
  • Daily updates and photos through the ProCare app
  • Kindergarten readiness activities
  • Music teacher, Tumble Bus, and special visitors

What Your Child Will Be Working On

  • Letters, sounds, and writing
  • Counting and early math
  • Following multi-step directions
  • Friendships and problem solving

Our Curriculum: ABC 123 Learning Curriculum

Our theme-based ABC 123 Learning Curriculum through Parent Aware covers reading, math, science, social studies, health, creative arts, and music and movement. It supports your child's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development through age-appropriate group and individual activities.

Pre-Kindergarten (Red Room) FAQs

How do you prepare children for kindergarten?

We build letters, counting, independence, and social skills through our ABC 123 curriculum so children enter kindergarten confident and ready to learn.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio?

We keep a 1:10 ratio with long-term teachers so your child is known and supported all year.

Ready to see our center in person?

Book a tour and meet the teachers who will care for your child. We would love to show you around.

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