Welcome!

The 2007-2008 school year celebrates our 54th year! Highlands Preschool was organized in 1953 as an independent preschool. This means that we are not affiliated with, or supported by, any church, government or other organization. In 1967, Highlands Preschool was granted official 501c3 non-profit status. This is a unique combination for a preschool - independent of any parent organization, with education as our primary focus rather than profit. This allow us to dedicate ourselves to giving preschoolers of all backgrounds a positive first learning experience to prepare them for kindergarten.

A Child Learns By Doing

Our philosophy of education centers around "play." Through play, many important behavior and social skills are learned and practiced: the development of independence and self-esteem, sharing, taking turns, accepting limits, using self-control and following directions.

Your child will learn by exploring and experiencing open-ended art projects, stories, songs, games, music, dramatic play, free play, outdoor play and circle time. The curriculum is woven seamlessly into these fun and lively activities so your child is always learning through active play.

Our curriculum surpasses national standards. The depth and extent of the curriculum are appropriately adjusted by age level, and include the exploration of:

  • Letters and Numerals: how they are shaped differently, how letters have different sounds and how they are put together to form words; how different numerals show different amounts.

  • Shapes, Colors and Sounds: through activities such as matching, patterning, graphing and charting.

  • Science and Math: hands-on learning by measuring, weighing, estimating, counting and experimenting.

  • Language Skills: through stories, songs, poems, guessing and acting out.

    Please visit our Curriculum page for a more in-depth outline of curriculum activities by age level.

    Quick Facts

  • Our staff has over 40 years of combined teaching experience.
  • Our large indoor and outdoor play areas promote development of large and small motor skills and encourage creative play - no matter what the weather!
  • We are proud that Highlands Preschool has over 50 years of service in the community.

    We look forward with great enthusiasm to another successful year, and will enjoy sharing this preschool experience with your child!


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