Miami Preschool Program

The curriculum is based on the belief that children learn best through play. When children engage in joyful, hands-on experiences with people, objects, events, and ideas, they build a lifelong love of learning. Our program encourages each child to follow their natural curiosity, and our knowledgeable educators offer guidance and support. Whether an activity is thoughtfully planned or sparked by a child’s inquiry, play is the foundation.

The space and materials in our classroom are carefully selected and arranged to promote playful learning. The classrooms present an open concept to allow the children to move freely and fully engage in their environment.

We provide children with consistency through our daily routines that enable them to anticipate what will happen next. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, some of our daily routine components include morning assembly, classroom exploration, project-based learning, and family style dining.

The preschool curriculum is thoughtfully designed to blend the foundational structure of HighScope with the creativity and child-centered philosophy of the Reggio Emilia approach. We also place strong emphasis on playful learning and museum education. Our curriculum values each child as capable, curious, and full of potential, encouraging exploration through open-ended projects, natural materials, and environments that provoke inquiry. Museum education further enriches this experience by extending learning beyond the classroom, integrating hands-on, experiential opportunities that connect children with art, culture, and the world around them. Together, these elements create a dynamic and responsive educational experience that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and growth.

In our program, we utilize the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) to assess overall development and the Ages & Stages Questionnaire: Social Emotional (ASQ:SE-2) to specifically assess social emotional development. Additionally, our educators regularly use anecdotal notes and children’s portfolios to measure growth and track milestones.