Chrysalis Room
Kindergarten Preschool
Ages 2½ to 5 Years
Play-based curriculum encouraging curiosity, social collaboration, and school-readiness through exploration and creativity.
Led by certified Early Childhood Educators
Age Range
2½–5 Years
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
Ratios
Low, Licensed
Snacks
Included Daily
Outdoor Time
Daily, Rain or Shine
- ✓Free-choice & educator-guided play blocks that provide a balance between free-play and activity-based learning
- ✓Daily outdoor exploration, rain or shine
- ✓Enjoyable group dynamics at lunch rather than rigid circle times
- ✓Facilitating social-emotional coregulation
- ✓Daily balanced snacks (fresh fruit, vegetables & grains) at no added cost
Meet Your Educators
Why This Stage Matters
The preschool years are when curiosity, social skills, and early academic foundations develop fastest. Play-based learning lets children build these skills the way young brains are wired to learn best—encouraging early literacy, problem-solving, and developing leadership skills in a meaningful, personal way.
A Typical Day in the Chrysalis Room
8:00 AM
Arrival & Free Choice
Children settle in with open-ended play as friends arrive.
Morning
Guided Learning Blocks
A balance of free-choice and educator-guided activities exploring curiosity-led themes.
Late Morning
Outdoor Exploration
Daily outdoor play, rain or shine.
Lunch
Social Mealtime
A relaxed group lunch that builds social connection, not rigid routine.
Early Afternoon
Rest & Quiet Time
A calm, relaxed period after lunch for rest and quiet activities.
Afternoon
Creative & Collaborative Play
Art, building, and imaginative play that supports school-readiness.
End of Day
Wind-Down & Pickup
Calm activities and a personal hand-off with your child's educator.
Chrysalis Room Photos
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