Refinery Preschool (also presented as Lyrical City Preschool) is a Christian early childhood centre in Downtown Brea serving children from about 6 weeks through 5 years, with classrooms for infants through pre‑kindergarten and a play‑based program that incorporates faith‑based lessons.
Refinery Preschool is a Christian early childhood centre serving infants through pre‑kindergarten in Downtown Brea. The program serves children approximately 6 weeks to 5 years of age and is licensed by the California Department of Social Services (facility numbers listed on site).
The centre follows a play‑based, developmentally appropriate approach and integrates weekly or daily faith‑based elements such as Bible stories and songs. Curricula named on the site include Frog Street for infant programming and Funshine Express for preschool and pre‑K classrooms. Communication with families is handled through mobile apps (Brightwheel and Procare were referenced).
Teachers are stated to meet California requirements (minimum ECE units cited) and to hold CPR/health and safety certifications. The site notes adherence to state health and safety regulations and mentions secure entry systems and trained staff. Snacks for children over one year are provided; parents supply meals. Additional family resources and downloadable forms are made available in a parents section.
Care is individualized to each infant with a monthly theme and activities targeting cognitive, physical, social‑emotional and language development; the Frog Street curriculum, music and movement, circle time and daily Bible songs are included.
The pre‑K room prepares children for kindergarten using the Funshine Express curriculum, combining hands‑on academic introductions in math, science, art and literacy with play‑based learning and weekly biblical lessons; children are expected to be fully potty trained.
The preschool classroom uses the Funshine Express curriculum with two monthly themes, hands‑on and play‑based activities (art, blocks, play dough), circle time and a focus on early literacy and independence; potty training is emphasized at this stage.
The toddler classroom uses the Frog Street curriculum with monthly themes, play‑based activities to support motor and language skills, music and movement, and daily Bible stories and songs.
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