Kirk House Preschool is a state‑licensed, non‑profit Christian preschool in Menlo Park that enrolls children from about 2 to 5 years of age and emphasizes a play‑based, hands‑on curriculum supporting emotional, social, cognitive, physical and spiritual development.
Kirk House Preschool is a state‑licensed, non‑profit early childhood school and a ministry of Menlo Church that serves families in Menlo Park. The program enrolls children beginning at age two and continues through the preschool/TK years, with small group sizes and a low child‑to‑adult ratio.
The program uses a play‑based, hands‑on approach with weekly themes to support development across emotional, social, cognitive and physical domains. Daily activities include art, science, music, dramatic play and cognitive materials that support early literacy and math skills; the TK program specifically uses the "Handwriting Without Tears" materials to introduce letters and early writing skills.
The campus includes multiple indoor learning spaces such as an art room, block room and music room, plus outdoor playground areas; the preschool schedules regular outdoor play and small‑group experiences. A typical day includes exploration/free‑choice time, a snack, small‑group circle time for stories and songs, and scheduled outdoor play.
Families provide daily snacks after an initial supply period at the start of the year; the school maintains a no‑nuts policy and provides water and drinking fountains. Staff are described as qualified and experienced; tours (in‑person and virtual) are available through the director.
A daily program for children who are 3 years old by the eligibility date that emphasizes pre‑literacy, fine motor practice, routine building and school readiness.
Optional early drop‑off available before the school day for a small additional fee.
A three‑day weekly program for children approximately 2 years, seven months to 2 years, eleven months that introduces routines, pre‑literacy concepts and social skills, with an optional lunch extension.
A program for children who are 4 years old by the eligibility date that focuses on kindergarten preparation, including letter/sound work using the Handwriting Without Tears materials and expanded fine motor and math activities.
A twice‑weekly introduction program for children who turn 2 years old by the eligibility date through approximately 2 years, six months, focusing on age‑appropriate play, art, music and social activities.
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