Kindergarten Program

Our unique 5 and 1/4 hour day provides the time needed to establish a strong, basic foundation for academics and the time young children still need to explore, play and socialize.  We know you'll find something special in our intimate and inviting atmosphere where the student/teacher ratio is 11:1.

In our program we address all the key areas of development:  language development, intellectual development, physical development, and social and emotional development.  We take into account the strengths, interests, and needs of all the children.  We offer experiences, materials, and interactions that are safe, interesting, and challenging to kindergarten-age children. 

Please take a tour of our kindergarten program.

   

Arizona's Private Scholarship Tax Credit

The State of Arizona's Private School Tuition Credit offers a way to pay from your child's kindergarten tuition for free!   Dayspring's scholarship funds are managed through the Arizona Scholarship Fund.

    click here for Scholarship Presentation

    click here for Scholarship Brochure

Our Curriculum

Our kindergarten program uses themes to integrate the various areas of the curriculum:

Language and Literary

 

Math

Science

 

Social Studies

Spanish

 

Art

Music

 

Creative Movement

Computers

     

The Kindergarten Day...

8:45 a.m.   Gathering circle to build our community
9:00 a.m.   Center-based activities emphasizing:
   
* Language/Literacy   * Discovery & Inquiry
* Shared Reading   * Art
* Writing & Illustrating   * Problem Solving
* Outside Play    
11:30 a.m.   Lunch is shared in the classroom.  Children provide their own lunch.  After lunch, the children enjoy outside play.
12:30 p.m.   Gathering circle after lunch
12:45 p.m.   Community and special interest activities:
   
* Music   * Movement   * Story Time
* Spanish   * Library   * Small Groups
 * More center-based activities
1:50 p.m.   Gathering circle to prepare for dismissal
2:00 p.m.   Kindergarten day ends
Entrance Requirement:
Children must be 5 before September 1 of the school year