Programs
Diverse Learning Environments
From Parent & Me to Pre-K, our play-based programs are designed for families throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. Each class is thoughtfully structured to meet children where they are developmentally.
Desert Doves Toddler Program
This class is for our youngest children and is the first experience they have at our preschool to explore and become comfortable in a setting outside of home. The children move between inside centers and outdoor exploration to allow them the time and independence they need to build important social-emotional, cognitive and motor skills.
Hummingbird Preschool Program
This three's class is an emergent curriculum classroom that focuses on the children’s social/emotional development through play-based, developmentally appropriate centers and hands-on experiences. Children explore concepts such as colors, shapes, patterns, science, pre-literacy skills and the world around them through active play in both the indoor centers and outdoor play spaces. The emphasis in art and other experiences is with the process as opposed to the product.
Owl Pre-Kindergarten Program
This class fosters independence, cooperation and a love of learning through play-based, developmentally appropriate centers and hands-on learning. The children learn at their own pace through exploration, extended periods of free choice play, observation and inquiry. There are opportunities throughout the morning for children to play independently, to play in small groups and to be engaged in whole group, literacy, music, writing, sensory and imaginative play activities.
Parent & Me Class
The Parent & Me class gently introduces children to routines, social connections, and a sense of belonging. Parents gain insight into their child's early development while participating in meaningful play. It's the perfect first step toward preschool readiness. This shared parent-child experience supports both the child's growth and the parent's confidence in nurturing curiosity, independence, and meaningful play at home. ​
Extended Day Programs
We offer three extended day programs: Early Birds, Lunch Bunch and Stay & Play. These programs are offered daily as an extension of our regular school mornings. Early Birds is our optional hour of care before the morning classes begin. Lunch Bunch is a time to eat lunch with friends and have a little extra outside play. Stay & Play follows Lunch Bunch and is a time to extend the day with more opportunities for play and discovery with peers. Enrichment classes are also available by semester.