Curious today, confident in kindergarten

The preschool years are where a love of learning is born. Our play-based, standards-guided classrooms turn everyday curiosity into the letters, numbers, and confidence your child needs to thrive in school.

Preschoolers engaged in hands-on learning at 1st Step Learning Academy

Ages 3 – 5 years

Who it's for

Preschoolers and Pre-K children ready to explore, ask "why," and take on bigger challenges. This is the stage that shapes how a child feels about school for years to come.

🎨Learning through playCenters, projects, and discovery that make growth feel like fun.
✏️Kindergarten readinessLetters, sounds, numbers, name-writing, and classroom routines.
🤝Social & emotional growthSharing, turn-taking, problem-solving, and naming big feelings.

Learning & developmental focus

What your child will be growing

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Early literacy

Letters, sounds, rhyming, and a love of stories.

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Early math

Counting, shapes, patterns, sorting, and comparing.

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Thinking skills

Curiosity, focus, memory, and solving little problems.

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Social skills

Friendship, sharing, listening, and independence.

A Pre-K teacher leading circle time at 1st Step Learning Academy

A day in Pre-K

Structured enough to grow, joyful enough to love it

A predictable daily rhythm helps preschoolers feel secure and ready to learn — balancing focused activities with play, movement, meals, and rest.

Morning circle & calendarDays, weather, and a warm start together.
Learning centers & projectsHands-on literacy, math, art, and discovery.
Outdoor play & story timeBig-muscle movement and quiet wind-downs.

Parent questions

Preschool & Pre-K FAQs

Is your Pre-K kindergarten readiness real, or just play?+

Both — and that's the point. Research shows young children learn best through guided play. We intentionally build letters, sounds, numbers, writing, and classroom skills into engaging, hands-on activities.

Do you participate in Georgia's Pre-K program?+

Ask about current Georgia Pre-K availability. The official state profile lists Pre-K slots at the center, and our team can walk you through current openings and program options.

Are children potty trained to join preschool?+

Contact us to talk through classroom readiness, potty-training support, and the best placement for your child's stage of development.

What curriculum do you use?+

Our preschool and Pre-K learning is guided by the Creative Curriculum framework and Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS).