School Day Pre-K Program
A Structured Preschool Program Without Full Day Child Care
Our School Day Pre-K Program is designed for families who want a high quality preschool experience without needing full day child care. Children receive structured kindergarten preparation, hands on learning, outdoor exploration, art, music, science, social and emotional learning, and plenty of opportunities to play and build friendships.
2026–2027 School Year Begins August 24, 2026
Program Hours
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Families must choose one consistent schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
or
Tuesday and Thursday
To maintain consistency for the children and classroom routines, attendance days are not flexible and may not be switched or made up.
Families who need flexible attendance days or extended hours should select our Full Day Preschool Program.
Tuition
$95 registration fee holds child’s spot in class
Potty Trained Children
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$128 per week
Tuesday and Thursday
$105 per week
Children Not Yet Potty Trained
Children who are not yet fully potty trained will have an additional $8 per scheduled day added until they are consistently wearing underwear and no longer having regular accidents.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$152 per week
Tuesday and Thursday
$121 per week
What Your Child Will Learn
Our preschool program prepares children for kindergarten through structured learning, hands on activities, meaningful play opportunities, and engaging daily routines.
We proudly use:
Experience Early Learning Curriculum
Zoo Phonics
Handwriting Without Tears
Children participate in:
Early literacy and phonics
Letter recognition and letter sounds
Handwriting and fine motor development
Early math skills
Science and discovery
Art and creativity
Music and movement
Theme based learning
Learning centers
Social and emotional development
Outdoor learning and play in all seasons
Meet Your Teacher
School Day Pre-K classes are taught by Shanda Kramer, owner of Leap Ahead Preschool.
Shanda has over 25 years of early childhood experience and has taught with the Experience Early Learning Curriculum for more than 13 years. She is passionate about creating engaging, hands on learning experiences that help children build confidence, develop independence, and gain the skills they need to thrive in kindergarten.
Daily Schedule
9:00 to 9:30 AM
Learning centers and social play
9:30 to 9:50 AM
Wash hands and morning snack
9:50 to 10:10 AM
Music, story, and daily theme
10:10 to 10:25 AM
Art activity
10:25 to 11:10 AM
Outdoor learning and play
11:10 to 11:25 AM
Circle time featuring Zoo Phonics, letter of the week, math, and calendar
11:25 to 11:40 AM
Handwriting Without Tears
11:40 AM to 12:00 PM
Prepare for lunch
12:00 to 12:30 PM
Wash hands and lunch
Afternoon Rest Options
Families choose one of the following options for their child:
Option 1: Nap
12:30 to 2:30 PM
Children nap in our toddler classroom.
Option 2: Non-Nap
12:30 to 1:15 PM
Quiet activities and free play
1:15 to 2:30 PM
Outdoor play
2:30 to 2:55 PM
Wash hands and afternoon snack
2:55 to 3:00 PM
Music and dancing while preparing for pickup
3:00 PM
Pickup
Need More Flexibility?
Our Full Day Preschool Program is available from 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM and allows families to:
Choose two, three, four, or five days per week
Select the days that work best for their schedule
Drop off and pick up anytime during business hours
Visit our Full Day Preschool Tuition page for rates and additional information.
Schedule a Tour
We'd love to meet your family and show you everything Leap Ahead Preschool has to offer!
Phone: 208-378-6524
Email: director@leapaheadprek.com