Estrella Mountain Preschool

About

Overview

Estrella Mountain Preschool is a non-denominational Christian preschool and a ministry of Estrella Mountain Church that has operated since 2004. The centre focuses on early childhood education in a structured, play-based environment intended to prepare children for kindergarten.

Approach and curriculum

Instruction is play-based and oriented toward school readiness, with classroom routines such as circle time and center activities. The centre maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio (listed as 1:7) and states that lead teachers hold CDAs or college degrees. Chapel and weekly music sessions are included as regular enrichment activities.

Facilities and activities

Indoor air-conditioned play area and outdoor playground with misters.
Weekly enrichment including music classes and chapel time with the preschool pastors.
Field trips and family events such as holiday programs, Spirit Days, and parent events.
Seasonal arts-and-crafts camps and school-break programs for preschool-aged children.

Staff and family policies

The school describes an experienced teaching staff with low turnover. Families are expected to follow policies in the parent handbook and published behavior and potty guidelines; parents provide children’s lunches and class snacks per the published policies. The centre states there is no naptime in the preschool schedule.

Programs

Arts and Crafts Camps (Summer and School Breaks)

Seasonal camps include arts & crafts, outdoor playground time with misters, indoor air-conditioned playground time, snacks, music, and activities tailored for preschool and kindergarten children.

Examples listed: Spring Break March 17–20, 2025 (8:30 am–12:30 pm); Summer Camp May 18–July 30, 2026 (8:30 am–12:30 pm); Fall Break Oct 13–16, 2025 (8:30 am–12:30 pm); Thanksgiving Break Nov 24–26 (8:30 am–12:30 pm). Pricing listed: three-day camps (Tue–Thu) $80/week; four-day camps (Mon–Thu) $100/week.

Four-Year-Old / Kindergarten Readiness Class

Classroom organized similarly to kindergarten with circle time, centers, large- and small-group activities; emphasis on letter, number and shape recognition, sound blending, geometry, math, science, and writing/journaling to prepare for kindergarten.

Options listed: 3 full days (8:30 am–2:30 pm), 4 half days (8:30 am–12:30 pm), 4 full days (8:30 am–2:30 pm).

Mommy and Me Toddler Classes

Interactive caregiver-and-toddler sessions that begin with songs and include parent-assisted arts & crafts, sensory play, music, playground time, and a parent-provided snack; caregiver supervises and assists child throughout activities.

Session dates listed Aug 13, 2025–May 13, 2026; classes meet Mondays 8:30–10:00 (30–36 months only, wait list noted), Wednesdays 8:30–10:00, and Thursdays 8:30–10:00. Tuition noted as $15 per class paid monthly; maximum of 8 toddlers per class.

Three-Year-Old Preschool Class

Classroom focus on building foundations for learning, including social skills, fine and gross motor development, classroom routines, letters, shapes, numbers, counting, and name recognition; no nap for morning or full-day options.

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