Highlands Pre-School

Overview

Highlands Preschool is a parent-run cooperative preschool that provides a play-based early education program in Piedmont. The school emphasizes learning through play and self-directed activities, with teachers preparing daily projects and theme-based lessons.

Approach and curriculum

The program centers on a play-based curriculum that incorporates music, stories, early literacy and numeracy, and science within teacher-led circle times and hands-on activities. The curriculum observes seasonal themes and diverse holidays and customs to create varied learning experiences.

Enrichment and facilities

Weekly movement classes and gym-based activities such as obstacle courses and agility-building games.
Weekly art instruction with a dedicated art teacher and regular hands-on art projects.
Additional enrichment classes and occasional visits from animal experts and other specialists.

Families and governance

Families are expected to participate as classroom volunteers and perform at least two classroom tasks per year; the school is governed and operated by a parent board. Fundraising supports the school’s enrichment programs.

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Families and governance

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Five-day preschool program

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