Preschool Prep Enrollment
Preschool Prep applications will begin processing on November 16, 2027, in the order they are received.
Enrollment will be limited to just 8 students.
Families interested in joining our Preschool Prep program are encouraged to apply early. With only eight spaces available, submit your application as soon as possible to reserve your child’s place in the application queue.
Setting Sail on an educational journey
A gentle, confidence-building start for new learners ⚓️✨
Classes meet twice per week from 9:15–11:15 AM
Preschool Prep is designed for children who are ready to begin their school journey mid-year. Maybe your child needed a little more time to warm up to the idea of preschool, was still working toward potty-training independence, or simply wasn’t quite ready for a classroom in September.
That’s exactly why Preschool Prep exists.
Our two-hour class provides a warm, structured introduction to school without the demands of a full three-hour preschool day. Children have the opportunity to become comfortable separating from parents, following a classroom routine, interacting with other children, and discovering that school is a safe and exciting place to learn.
More Than a Mid-Year Preschool Class
Now in its third year, Preschool Prep is a thoughtfully designed bridge between the home environment and the structured rhythm of the classroom.
The goal isn't simply to prepare children for the next few months. We want to build skills and confidence that will benefit them as they move into Pre-K3, Pre-K4, Kindergarten, and beyond.
Using the Abeka introductory curriculum, students explore early-learning concepts from a Biblical worldview, including:
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Colors
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Shapes
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Simple counting
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Listening and early reasoning
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Fine-motor readiness
Learning happens through songs, stories, movement, play, and hands-on activities that encourage curiosity while developing confidence and independence.
Who Is Preschool Prep For?
Preschool Prep may be a great fit for children who:
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Are 3-year-olds who weren't quite ready to begin preschool in September
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Are newly turned 4-year-olds who have not attended preschool before
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Would benefit from a gentle, shorter school day while building stamina and security
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Are ready for their first classroom experience but may benefit from a smaller, more gradual introduction
A Teacher Who Understands Early Learners
The Preschool Prep classroom is led by a teacher selected specifically for this unique age and stage of development. We look for an educator who is warm, patient, energetic, and comfortable helping young children navigate their very first classroom experience.
Because Preschool Prep is often a child's first step away from home and into a school setting, we believe the right teacher makes all the difference. Our teacher will be supported by the Faithful Foundations team and equipped to provide the same loving, structured, Christ-centered environment families have come to expect from our programs.
Ready for What Comes Next
By the end of Preschool Prep, our goal is for students to be:
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Comfortable with classroom routines and expectations
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Confident separating from parents
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Growing socially and emotionally
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Developing independence and school-readiness skills
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Excited and prepared to transition into Pre-K3 or Pre-K4
Enrollment Is Limited to 8 Students
To preserve the small, supportive environment that makes Preschool Prep special, only eight students will be accepted into the program. Applications will be accepted starting November 1, and we will begin processing those applications on November 16, 2027, in the order they are received.
If Preschool Prep sounds like the right first step for your child, we encourage your family to apply early. With only eight available spaces, submitting an application early gives your child the best opportunity to join this year's class.
Your child's preschool journey doesn't have to begin in September. Sometimes the right time to begin is when they're ready.
Tuition & Enrollment
Tuition: $155 per month
Enrollment Fee: $75 One-time non-refundable fee
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Preschool Prep is a five-month program and requires a full program commitment from January through May. Tuition is billed monthly at $155 and includes a daily classroom snack for each student.
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A one-time $75 enrollment fee is due at enrollment and helps cover your child's curriculum, classroom supplies, and their own Faithful Foundations water bottle.
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Because Preschool Prep is intentionally kept small, enrollment is limited to 8 students. Accepting a space represents a commitment to the full January–May program, and tuition is due for all five months. Families who withdraw before the end of the program will remain responsible for the remaining tuition balance.
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Applications will begin processing November 16, 2027, in the order received.
Letters & Numbers
🅰️ Building Letter Recognition: 🔠 Phonics & Sounds: ✏️ Fine Motor Fun: 🗣️ Expanding Vocabulary: 🅰️ Building Letter Recognition: Meet Alexander Alligator and the rest of the animal alphabet friends! Your child will delight in discovering each letter through fun, engaging visuals that make learning ABCs memorable. 🔠 Phonics & Sounds: Every letter is brought to life with familiar words like apple, astronaut, and acrobat, helping your preschooler connect sounds with letters — a crucial step in early reading. ✏️ Fine Motor Fun: From tracing dotted lines to gluing objects onto letter shapes, your child will develop essential hand-eye coordination and pre-writing skills. 🗣️ Expanding Vocabulary: Each lesson introduces playful, easy-to-understand words that reinforce letter sounds while expanding your child’s growing vocabulary. 📚 Why It Matters: Letters & Sounds for 3s isn’t just about learning the alphabet — it’s about sparking a love for literacy while building foundational skills that last a lifetime. Ready to watch your little one light up with excitement for learning? 💫
Listening Skills
🐻 Character Connections: Learning empathy and imagination through stories.
🦋 Language & Vocabulary: Expanding understanding through new words in context.
🎧 Listening & Comprehension: Following along and recalling key story details.
💬 Group Discussion: Sharing thoughts, predicting endings, and expressing ideas.
🌟 Moral Lessons: Discovering kindness, patience, and friendship through storytelling.
Arts & Crafts
🌈 Color Recognition: 🔷 Shape Awareness: ✂️ Fine Motor Skills: 🖌️ Creative Techniques: 🧠 Language & Comprehension: 📅 Seasonal & Thematic Art: 🌈 Color Recognition: Children learn to identify and apply eight basic colors—red, yellow, blue, green, purple, orange, black, and brown—through vibrant art projects and guided practice activities. 🔷 Shape Awareness: Preschoolers explore four foundational shapes—square, circle, rectangle, and triangle—by incorporating them into craft projects, reinforcing spatial awareness and early geometry concepts. ✂️ Fine Motor Skills: Activities like coloring in the lines, gluing, taping, and applying glitter strengthen hand-eye coordination and precision, laying the groundwork for writing readiness. 🖌️ Creative Techniques: Engaging projects such as finger painting, sponge painting, and 3-D object creation foster artistic expression while promoting sensory exploration. 🧠 Language & Comprehension: Thinking questions and group discussions encourage children to verbalize their creative choices, reinforcing language development and comprehension. 📅 Seasonal & Thematic Art: Projects inspired by academic themes, Bible teachings, and seasonal celebrations connect artistic exploration with classroom learning, enriching the overall preschool experience. Why It Matters: Arts & Crafts isn’t just about making pretty pictures. It’s about building foundational skills that extend beyond the art table. Through hands-on activities, children learn to follow directions, practice fine motor control, and express their creativity in ways that bolster early learning. From tracing shapes to identifying colors, every project in the Arts & Crafts curriculum is a stepping stone to kindergarten readiness. Ready to see your child’s creativity take flight? 🎨
How Our Program Aligns with Oregon’s Early Learning Standards
🧠 Approaches to Learning: Oregon Standard: Children demonstrate curiosity and eagerness to learn through exploration and play. Our Approach: We design our curriculum to foster curiosity by incorporating hands-on activities, sensory exploration, and open-ended questions. For instance, our different centers allow children to investigate and interact with the materials, encouraging inquiry and discovery.
🤝 Social-Emotional Development: Oregon Standard: Children develop positive relationships with adults and peers, and manage emotions appropriately. Our Approach: Through structured group activities and guided interactions, children learn to express their feelings, understand others' emotions, and build friendships. We encourage children to express themselves and discuss emotions, leading to the development of empathy.
📖 Bridging Standards with Excellence At Faithful Foundations, we seamlessly align the Abeka curriculum with Oregon’s Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines, creating a well-rounded program that not only meets but exceeds state standards. By integrating structured academic concepts with engaging, hands-on activities, we set the stage for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten and beyond. Our approach ensures that every child receives a solid foundation in essential skills while nurturing a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
🗣️ Language and Communication: Oregon Standard: Children understand and use language to express thoughts and needs. Our Approach: Daily storytelling, singing, and conversational activities enhance vocabulary and communication skills. We encourage children to narrate their experiences and participate in discussions, promoting active listening and expressive language.
📚 Literacy: Oregon Standard: Children demonstrate awareness of books and print, and begin to recognize letters and sounds. Our Approach: Our literacy-rich environment includes a variety of books, letter recognition games, and phonemic awareness activities. Children engage in daily reading sessions and letter-focused crafts, laying the foundation for reading and writing skills.
🔢 Mathematics: Oregon Standard: Children understand basic concepts of numbers, patterns, and shapes. Our Approach: Math concepts are integrated into daily routines through counting games, shape sorting, and pattern recognition activities.
Ready to Set Sail?
Enrollment is currently closed. We will add an enrollment link once enrollment has opened for next year.